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— JNB
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 10, 2025.

Sun 12/283:15 amDOH - JNB
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:25 amJNB - DOH
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/92,451﷼
Thu 12/41:45 amDOH - JNB
1 stop25h 35mRwandAir
Fri 12/124:50 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop12h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 11/82,483﷼
Mon 12/298:20 amDOH - JNB
1 stop19h 00mRwandAir
Wed 1/74:50 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop29h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 11/92,651﷼
Sat 12/138:45 amDOH - JNB
1 stop18h 35mRwandAir
Wed 1/74:50 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop29h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 11/92,701﷼
Tue 12/233:15 amDOH - JNB
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:10 amJNB - DOH
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/92,777﷼
Tue 12/238:45 amDOH - JNB
1 stop30h 35mRwandAir
Mon 12/293:10 amJNB - DOH
1 stop19h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 11/82,805﷼

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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 206,823 searches and data was last updated on November 10, 2025.

Return from

2,133﷼

One-way from

1,145﷼

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

1,982﷼

Good round-trip deal

4,216﷼ or less
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 2/13-2/18
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Doha to Johannesburg
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 11/29
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Doha to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (3﷼ potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (109﷼ potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Doha Hamad Intl to South Africa.
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Doha

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 2/14

8:45 am-2:20 am

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

3:10 am-6:10 am

1 stop26h 00m

2,465﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 12/13

8:45 am-2:20 am

1 stop18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

4:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop29h 30m

2,701﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 12/20

10:10 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

3:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 10m

3,031﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 12/13

3:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

12:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

3,099﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 12/21

8:40 am-1:05 pm

3 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

3:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 10m

3,177﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 12/14

12:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/8

12:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

3,195﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 12/5

7:45 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

9:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop27h 05m

3,224﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 12/14

12:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/6

1:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops36h 25m

3,292﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 12/5

3:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

1:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops36h 25m

3,303﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 12/18

3:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

8:20 am-2:05 am

1 stop16h 45m

3,356﷼

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Doha to South Africa takes 9 hours 7 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in Qatar will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from Doha to South Africa are scheduled on a Tuesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Doha to South Africa are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Egyptair.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From 1,154﷼
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From 1,285﷼
Egyptair
Egyptair
From 1,628﷼
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From 1,140﷼

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to South Africa are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and RwandAir.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on November 10, 2025.
The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated November 10, 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,288 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
893 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
382 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to South Africa

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost 110﷼, while return flights cost around 259﷼.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around 422﷼, however they can be found for as little as 386﷼.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Doha Hamad Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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