How long is the flight from South Africa to Karachi?

For as low as R11 861, Etihad Airways can have you in Karachi from South Africa in 14h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7044 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Karachi at least 59 days early can save you up to 4% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 59 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Karachi for as little as R11 184 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R11 983 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Karachi?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Karachi from South Africa. Prices for October average R11 696 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R9 360. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in December

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?

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Round-trip from	R9 430
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R11 323

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2 total stops
40h 05m total
South Africa to Karachi

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Karachi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Sun 30/119:50JNB - KHI

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Tue 20/111:55KHI - JNB

1 stop23h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R9 430

Thu 13/119:50JNB - KHI

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Thu 27/1111:55KHI - JNB

1 stop23h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R10 281

Mon 1/1213:45JNB - KHI

1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 15/19:30KHI - JNB

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R11 861

Sun 30/119:25JNB - KHI

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 19/14:20KHI - JNB

1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R12 122

Sun 30/119:25JNB - KHI

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 14/14:20KHI - JNB

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R12 156

Tue 30/910:05JNB - KHI

1 stop11h 45mEmirates

Mon 6/102:45KHI - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R12 521

Sat 27/910:05JNB - KHI

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Sat 4/1022:55KHI - JNB

1 stop24h 55mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R12 677

Tue 30/98:20JNB - KHI

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1021:35KHI - JNB

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 972

Thu 25/1218:50JNB - KHI

1 stop12h 40mEmirates

Mon 23/33:00KHI - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R12 990

Sat 15/1113:45JNB - KHI

1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 22/119:30KHI - JNB

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R13 233

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Thu 13/119:50JNB - KHI

1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways

Thu 27/1111:55KHI - JNB

1 stop23h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R10 281

Thu 5/314:30JNB - KHI

1 stop22h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 9/317:20KHI - JNB

1 stop22h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/9R10 437

Mon 1/1213:45JNB - KHI

1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 15/19:30KHI - JNB

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R11 861

Tue 30/910:05JNB - KHI

1 stop11h 45mEmirates

Mon 6/102:45KHI - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R12 521

Tue 30/914:30JNB - KHI

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1021:35KHI - JNB

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R13 094

Sat 27/910:05JNB - KHI

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Sat 4/1022:55KHI - JNB

1 stop24h 55mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R12 677

Sat 11/1014:30JNB - KHI

2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/105:15KHI - JNB

1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R13 737

Sat 18/1010:05JNB - KHI

1 stop15h 00mEmirates

Fri 31/103:00KHI - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R14 379

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Thu 18/99:50JNB - KHI

1 stop14h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/920:35KHI - JNB

1 stop14h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 395

Thu 18/99:50JNB - KHI

2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/95:15KHI - JNB

1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R13 493

Sat 27/910:05JNB - KHI

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Sat 4/1022:55KHI - JNB

1 stop24h 55mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R12 677

Tue 30/910:05JNB - KHI

1 stop11h 45mEmirates

Mon 6/102:45KHI - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R12 521

Tue 30/98:20JNB - KHI

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1021:35KHI - JNB

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 972

Sat 11/1019:10JNB - KHI

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1021:35KHI - JNB

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 052

Sat 11/1013:25JNB - KHI

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

Fri 17/102:45KHI - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R14 396

Sat 18/1010:05JNB - KHI

1 stop11h 45mEmirates

Sat 1/1112:00KHI - JNB

1 stop11h 35mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R14 379

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

9:50-5:30

1 stop16h 40m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Thu 27/11

11:55-8:20

1 stop23h 25m

R10 281

JohannesburgKarachi

JNB - KHI

JNBKHI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-16:20

1 stop22h 50m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Mon 9/3

17:20-13:05

1 stop22h 45m

R10 437

JohannesburgKarachi

JNB - KHI

JNBKHI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

13:45-6:55

1 stop14h 10m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Thu 15/1

9:30-3:55

1 stop21h 25m

R11 861

JohannesburgKarachi

JNB - KHI

JNBKHI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

10:05-0:50

1 stop11h 45m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Mon 6/10

2:45-20:50

1 stop21h 05m

R12 521

JohannesburgKarachi

JNB - KHI

JNBKHI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

10:05-10:45

1 stop21h 40m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sat 4/10

22:55-20:50

1 stop24h 55m

R12 677

JohannesburgKarachi

JNB - KHI

JNBKHI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

14:30-1:45

3 stops32h 15m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Tue 7/10

21:35-13:05

2 stops18h 30m

R13 094

JohannesburgKarachi

JNB - KHI

JNBKHI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

14:30-10:30

2 stops17h 00m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sat 18/10

5:15-8:20

1 stop30h 05m

R13 737

JohannesburgKarachi

JNB - KHI

JNBKHI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

10:05-4:05

1 stop15h 00m

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Fri 31/10

3:00-16:35

1 stop16h 35m

R14 379

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Karachi (average of R597). Flying from South Africa to Karachi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R734). 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.

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.

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 250 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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 R11 861, Etihad Airways can have you in Karachi from South Africa in 14h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7044 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Karachi (average of R597). Flying from South Africa to Karachi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R734). 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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Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 359	AverageR10 165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 367	AverageR11 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 778	AverageR12 577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 688	AverageR12 246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 799	AverageR12 945	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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