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Aug 23 — Aug 301
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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 August 18, 2025.

Return from

1,841﷼

One-way from

1,263﷼

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

2,755﷼

Good round-trip deal

4,210﷼ or less

Good one-way deal

3,162﷼ or less
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 2/13-2/18
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Doha to Johannesburg
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 8/30
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 35m total
  • Doha to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (460﷼ potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Doha Hamad Intl to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Doha Hamad Intl to South Africa.
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Sat 8/307:05 pmDOH - JNB
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/204:50 pmJNB - DOH
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/171,841﷼
Wed 10/17:05 pmDOH - JNB
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/84:50 pmJNB - DOH
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/171,852﷼
Tue 9/22:05 pmDOH - JNB
1 stop18h 05mEgyptair
Mon 9/89:45 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop28h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 8/161,921﷼
Sun 8/314:20 amDOH - JNB
1 stop27h 50mEgyptair
Mon 9/89:45 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop14h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 8/162,023﷼
Sat 8/302:05 pmDOH - JNB
1 stop18h 05mEgyptair
Mon 9/89:45 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop14h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 8/162,143﷼
Tue 10/72:05 pmDOH - JNB
1 stop18h 05mEgyptair
Wed 10/159:45 pmJNB - DOH
1 stop14h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 8/182,151﷼

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Doha

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 8/30

7:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/20

4:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 10m

1,841﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 2/14

2:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:45 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

1,841﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 10/1

7:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/8

4:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops19h 40m

1,852﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 9/4

2:05 pm-7:10 am

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/8

9:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

1,921﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 9/2

2:05 pm-7:10 am

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/8

9:45 pm-3:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

1,921﷼

DohaJohannesburg

DOH - JNB

DOHJNB

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 8/31

4:20 am-7:10 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/8

9:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

2,023﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 10/1

7:05 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/8

5:45 am-1:30 pm

3 stops30h 45m

2,842﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 9/7

4:20 am-3:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop9h 35m

3,075﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 9/30

2:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/7

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop9h 35m

3,137﷼

DohaCape Town

DOH - CPT

DOHCPT

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 9/6

2:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 00m

3,191﷼

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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 5 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 Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 318﷼
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From 364﷼
Egyptair
Egyptair
From 461﷼
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From 319﷼

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to South Africa are Qatar Airways, Etihad 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 August 18, 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 August 18, 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
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
835 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
363 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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, Qatar 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?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost 240﷼, while return flights cost around 329﷼.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around 90﷼, however they can be found for as little as 90﷼.

  • 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 25 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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