Cheap flights to Pretoria

Most popular in	April	High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Cheapest in	June	Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average price	R2742	Price for this month
Cheapest price	R26030	From Cape Town to Pretoria

Cheapest prices for Pretoria flights by month

January

R2074

February

R1960

March

R2742

April

R3665

May

R2159

June

R1633

July

R1875

August

R1747

September

R1960

October

R1761

November

R1847

December

R2117

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Pretoria is June. The most expensive month for flights is April. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Pretoria?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Base

Price	1189 - 3956 ZAR
Temperature	70.3 - 85.8 °F
Rainfall	3.2 - 113.1 mm

Peak season:

Pretoria’s peak touristic season runs from December to February, which is when summer is in full swing and the weather is pleasantly hot and the days are cooled down by afternoon thundershowers. Flights to Pretoria might not be at their cheapest during this time since school holidays also run over this time, but if you’re keen on doing a lot of exploring and soaking up the sun, this might be the ideal time to fly to Pretoria.

Off season:

June through to August is the off season for travel in Pretoria since the winter weather ushers in thinner crowds. You may also want to consider booking a cheap flight to Pretoria during the shoulder seasons, which run from March to May and September to November. These times might see you landing cheap flight deals to Pretoria and the weather is also ideal for sightseeing and exploring.

When is the best time to book flights to Pretoria?

There isn’t really a bad time to boo a flight to Pretoria, but booking your flights during the shoulder seasons of March to May or September to November might better suit your budget. Ensure that you book your flight to Pretoria at least 3 weeks in advance to avoid overpaying for late bookings or having a hard time finding availability at local hotels and inns.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Pretoria?

The cheapest day to fly to Pretoria is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Sunday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

To get the best value, try booking a flight in the evening when visiting Pretoria. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.

The Jacaranda City is what is known as the administrative capital of South Africa, but it’s not only a handsome city, Pretoria might just be one of the country’s most diverse destinations.

The city offers you all the hustle and bustle of a modern metropolis, but it also has that small-town feel to it. Not nearly as busy as Johannesburg, but also not as laid-back as Cape Town or Durban, Pretoria provides tourists with the perfect balance of entertainment and relaxation.

How long is the flight to Pretoria?

Cape Town to Pretoria 2 hours, 15 minutes
Durban to Pretoria 1 hour

Which airlines operate flights to Pretoria?

There are quite a lot of airlines which offer cheap flights to and from Pretoria. If you are on a tight budget, you may want to consider making use of budget airlines such as Kulula or Mango. Alternatively, you may be able to find a more comfortable flight ticket by booking with an airline such as South African Airways or British Airways, although they are much more expensive than the budget airlines.

How to get from the airport to the city center?

Getting from OR Tambo International Airport to the Pretoria city center is relatively easy. You can make use of Uber or take any one of the other metered taxis parked outside of the arrivals terminal. You may also want to consider using the Gautrein, which runs from the airport all the way to Hatfield, Pretoria’s city center.