Flights to South Africa

Flights to South Africa from the US

2 popular destinations across South Africa — compare prices from 500+ airlines and OTAs, find the cheapest fares from any US airport.

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Cities in South Africa

South Africa sits in Africa, with 2 popular destinations featured below. Direct flights run from JFK and IAD to the major African gateways; a North African stop is sometimes faster than a same-continent connection.

Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town
From
$899
Nov–Mar
Long haulWildlife
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg
From
$899
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Long haulSafari gateway

Practical info for US travelers

Visa (US passport)Visa-free for US passport holders up to 90 days.
CurrencySouth African rand (ZAR)
Time zoneSAST (UTC+2)
LanguageEnglish, Afrikaans, Zulu and 8 others

Always confirm visa and entry requirements at travel.state.gov before booking.

Written by Louisa Lowe, Lead Writer.

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