Flights to South Africa — from African airports
Travelers reach South Africa from 7 African airports on 7 catalogued routes, served by Airlink, TAAG Angola Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, FlySafair, Kenya Airways, South African Airways. This corridor sits in the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. This page aggregates every catalogued route to South Africa — with the airlines, weekly frequency and a link to each route’s fare guide. Fares are quoted in USD.
Routes to South Africa
| Route | Carriers | Frequency | Per-route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town (CPT) -> Johannesburg (JNB) | SA, FA | ~35/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Cape Town (CPT) | FA, SA | ~140/wk | guide |
| Durban (DUR) -> Johannesburg (JNB) | SA, FA | ~35/wk | guide |
| Dar es Salaam (DAR) -> Johannesburg (JNB) | 4Z, KQ | ~15/wk | guide |
| Harare (HRE) -> Johannesburg (JNB) | SA, FA | ~14/wk | guide |
| Luanda (LAD) -> Johannesburg (JNB) | DT, SA | ~11/wk | guide |
| Abuja (ABV) -> Johannesburg (JNB) | SA, ET | ~4/wk | guide |
Visa & currency
Visa: requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa; some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
Currency: ZAR. Plan on-the-ground spending in ZAR; compare airfares in USD.
When to book
Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest. See each per-route guide above for month-by-month fare seasonality.
Departure airports for South Africa
- Abuja (ABV) airport guide
- Cape Town (CPT) airport guide
- Dar es Salaam (DAR) airport guide
- Durban (DUR) airport guide
- Harare (HRE) airport guide
- Johannesburg (JNB) airport guide
- Luanda (LAD) airport guide
FAQ
Do I need a visa for South Africa? Visa requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa, and some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
What currency is used in South Africa? South Africa uses ZAR. Plan on-the-ground spending in ZAR and compare airfares in USD.
How many routes go to South Africa from Africa? Our catalogue lists 7 routes to South Africa from 7 African airports — see the table above.
When are flights to South Africa cheapest? Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Which airlines fly to South Africa? Carriers on routes to South Africa include Airlink, TAAG Angola Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, FlySafair, Kenya Airways, South African Airways. See the per-route airlines in the table above.
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