C$ 754 Find Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Best South Africa Flight Deals

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town3 stopsC$ 1,160
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsC$ 1,781
East London
East London2 stopsC$ 2,628
Skukuza
Skukuza2 stopsC$ 2,532
Cape Town
Cape Town3 stopsC$ 1,160
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsC$ 1,781
East London
East London2 stopsC$ 2,628
Skukuza
Skukuza2 stopsC$ 2,532

Book Cheap South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to South Africa

Mon, 3 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.YYZ-CPT
48h 35m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.CPT-YYZ
36h 48m2 stops
C$ 1,160Kenya Airways
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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Kenya Airways Logo
6:04 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.YYZ-JNB
46h 51m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 p.m. - 5:28 p.m.JNB-YYZ
35h 18m2 stops
C$ 1,162Kenya Airways
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
KLM Logo
7:05 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.YUL-CPT
28h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
8:00 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.CPT-YUL
40h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,252KLM
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Wed, 29 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
9:15 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.YUL-CPT
40h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:50 p.m. - 3:57 p.m.CPT-YUL
50h 07m2 stops
C$ 1,260United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
KLM Logo
10:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.YUL-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
KLM Logo
6:50 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.JNB-YUL
27h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,291KLM
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Wed, 29 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.YUL-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:48 a.m.CPT-YUL
21h 58m1 stop
C$ 1,318United Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YYZ-JNB
20h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.JNB-YYZ
24h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,377Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:45 a.m. - 3:55 a.m.YYZ-JNB
35h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.JNB-YYZ
39h 55m2 stops
C$ 1,426Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 4 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
British Airways Logo
9:25 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.YVR-CPT
28h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:55 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.CPT-YVR
32h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,540British Airways
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Tue, 25 Nov - Sun, 21 Dec
British Airways Logo
9:25 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.YVR-CPT
24h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:55 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.CPT-YVR
32h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,565British Airways
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Canada to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Canada to South Africa is January, when tickets cost C$ 1,728 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,516 and C$ 2,421 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canada to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Canada to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightC$ 754
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Vancouver to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Which flights to South Africa are the most convenient?

    Flights to South Africa always include at least one layover at an international airport. However, the national carriers Air Canada and South African Airlines jointly offer flights from major Canadian hubs such as Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Edmonton International Airport (YEG), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Johannesburg with just one layover at a major European airport such as London Heathrow (LHR) or Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). Travellers should note that Delta Airlines offers a direct flight from Miami to Johannesburg. This could be a convenient option, as there are many connections between Miami International Airport (MIA) and cities across Canada.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa?

    Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit South Africa for stays of up to 90 days. However, your passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond your expected date of departure from South Africa and it must have at least two blank pages as you will get a 'temporary resident visa' upon arrival. If your passport does not contain at least two empty pages for the temporary resident visa, you will be refused entry into the country.

  • Where should I fly to within South Africa?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is South Africa's most important airport, servicing Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is the perfect starting point for your journey due to its many domestic and international connections. If you are travelling to the southwestern region of the country, then Cape Town International Airport (CPT) might be the best option as it handles international flights from Europe and Asia.

  • I want to visit Kruger National Park. Where should I fly into?

    To visit Kruger National Park, fly into The Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP). This airport is located near the city of Nelspruit and is a common gateway into Kruger National Park. Carriers such as AirLink and SA Express offer flights to domestic destinations such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Once at the airport, you can rent a car and get to the national park in approximately 30min.

  • Are there any events in Cape Town that I should know about booking a flight to the city?

    This city has a couple of very large events that are quite popular with visitors to South Africa. In March, the AFI Cape Town fashion week occurs, as does the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Since both of these large events occur in the same month, it is best to book your tickets as far in advance to the city as possible when travelling here during this month.

  • If I would like to travel along the very famous Garden Route on the southeastern coast of South Africa, which airport should I fly to?

    Since this route travels the southeastern coast of the country along the Indian Ocean from Mossel Bay to Storms River, a great place to start your journey at the eastern end of this course is at the Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). There are a number of two-stop flights to this airport from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with layovers at airports like Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canada to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Canada to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canada to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Canada to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canada to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Canada to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Canada to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Canada to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Africa is Tuesday when round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 1,730. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when round-trip prices are C$ 1,893 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 1,075 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,486.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Africa flight deals.
  • Most flights from Canada to South Africa involve a layover within Europe. Due to South Africa's colonial past and European ties, you can find frequent and cheap connections to western European cities such as London, Frankfurt or Amsterdam.
  • If you are looking for cheap flights between major South African cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, consider checking South Africa's low-cost carriers Mango and Kulula, as they frequently offer cheap connections.
  • To visit the Valley of a 1,000 Hills and Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, catch a flight into King Shaka International Airport (DUR) which is located near Durban.
  • Travellers who want to explore the Northern Cape, which is home to the Augrabies Falls National Park and Kalahari Desert, can fly into Kimberly Airport (KIM). This airport is serviced by South African Airways from either Johannesburg or Cape Town.
  • Travellers who are hoping to visit South Africa's beautiful beaches or the Kragga Kamma Game Park should fly into Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). This airport is located on Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape Province.
  • When you want to travel to the city of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), you will find that there are a number of flight options from several cities in Canada. There is a one-stop flight aboard United Airlines from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport with a layover at Newark International Airport (EWR).
  • If you plan on travelling to the northern part of South Africa, another airport option in neighbouring Botswana is the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). From Toronto Pearson International Airport, you can find two-stop flights to this airport aboard a combination of Ethiopian Air and Airlink.
  • If you plan on travelling with children to South Africa, you should know that the law in this country requires that all children up to the age of three travel in an appropriate child restraint. It also states that any child under the age of 14 years old needs to travel with a seatbelt on.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Canada to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7959 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

10.0 ExcellentDebbie A, Jun 2025JAX - BOS
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Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

After I checked in, I realized we had no seat assignment. It said they would be assigned at the gate. This was really frustrating because I usually use a lounge before flights, but I couldn't because I had to be at the gate to ensure we got our seat assignments. The gate agent arrived an hour before the flight left. I was the first one up to ask about seat assignments. She told us to wait for names to be called. Dozens of other passengers were paged, but we were not. Finally, I asked my husband to ask. He went up and was also told to wait. About 10 minutes later, they called for boarding. We still had not been told our seats. We went back to the desk and they were in a panic, saying we actually weren't on that flight. Then they made an announcement telling the stand by passengers to not board (in case we needed their seats). It was so stressful and unprofessional. Finally they gave us our seats. I have no idea what happened and why the two desk agents seemed to have conflicting ideas about our seats, whether we were on that flight etc.

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

third trip overseas with delta recently where the TV did not work- not acceptable for a 8 hour flight! your food really has declined crew great and I am loyal to delta

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

I loved having a most black flight crew during Black History Month; rather by design or accident I appreciated the representation. ❤️

Typically I give delta excellent reviews. Our flight was delayed 2hrs, I was one of the fortunate ones who were able to get to my connecting flight. Also, annoying that on the connecting flight boarding personnel make me put away a small bag into my carryon. It small enough to put in back pocket seat, why hold me and the line up to just push it into my carryon.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Very dissatisfied with the fact that I had upgraded to first class for the second part of my trip only to find out that the lounge was still not available to me, as well as not having any food or drink service on the flight due to weather, so I lost out more than what I paid for.

Delta cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before departure and provided no alternative options. Left me to fend for myself basically. Scrambled to book flight on another airline and paid a fortune to do so last minute.. Can’t wait to see how Delta deals with my refund.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

I never got the flight. Someone hacked your information and sold me a fake flight. Didn't know this till I tried to check in and was told the flight didn't exsist and it was a fraudulent ticket. I'm not sure how to get this fixed but I had to pay $1500 to book a last minute flight. I understand that this was not Kayak company that sold me a fake flight but I was sold a fake flight based on my booking with Kayak. I ended up having to pay for an extra night hotel stay. I guess I need to start by contacting someone at kayak to get this resolved. My bank has stopped all bank transactions because of it.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Plane is old. Toilet did not work. Once in Singapore the continuation to London was cancelled.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Was 3 hrs delayed and my poor friend I met in Barcelona was waiting at airport for 3 hrs. Dallas airport was awful

Dreadfully long wait for bags at Dublin coming off an already late flight.

Nice flight, attentive crew, soft landing by the Pilot,, comfortable seat.

Flight was okay however bags were left in London even though we had a 7 hour layover. Bags are yet to be confirmed to reach final destination. Horrible work.

Why does a reputable airline like BA allow a miserable domestic airline like AA to operate its flights? There is no comparison between the two

Boarding was efficient. Flight left on time. Wasn’t full so we could spread out a bit. Food was ok.

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