How long is the flight from South Africa to Karachi?

For as low as R12 962, Ethiopian Air can have you in Karachi from South Africa in 13h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7044 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Karachi one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Karachi are Ethiopian Air (R3 494), Qatar Airways (R5 103), and Etihad Airways (R6 363).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Karachi ranges from 0.0 - 80.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Karachi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Karachi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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

Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Karachi.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KHI?

When flying from South Africa to Karachi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Karachi from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Karachi from South Africa, you will be flying to Quaid-E-Azam Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) is located 17,2 km from the centre of Karachi.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Karachi that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Karachi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Karachi?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Karachi.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Karachi?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Karachi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	R11 089
One-way from	R6 017
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R9 531

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Karachi?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Karachi (average of R9 830). Flying from South Africa to Karachi in September is currently the most expensive (average of R13 029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Karachi?

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Karachi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Karachi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to Karachi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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3 667 reviews

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Ethiopian Air

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Karachi from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Karachi from South Africa, you will be flying to Quaid-E-Azam Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) is located 17,2 km from the centre of Karachi.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Karachi?
For as low as R12 962, Ethiopian Air can have you in Karachi from South Africa in 13h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7044 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Karachi one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Karachi are Ethiopian Air (R3 494), Qatar Airways (R5 103), and Etihad Airways (R6 363).
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Karachi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Karachi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Karachi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Karachi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Karachi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Karachi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Karachi?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Karachi (average of R9 830). Flying from South Africa to Karachi in September is currently the most expensive (average of R13 029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 693	AverageR11 025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR8 890	AverageR11 105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 250	AverageR12 833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 263	AverageR13 838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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