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Cheap flights from South Africa to Qatar from R5 913

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DOH
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Qatar

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Qatar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Qatar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2026.

Fri 12/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/622:55
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R8 111
Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/617:35
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R8 128
Fri 5/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/622:55
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R8 231
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop22h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/510:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R8 265
Sat 25/49:45
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/410:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R8 486
Wed 6/53:10
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop19h 10m
RwandAir
Thu 14/58:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 23/3R8 742
Mon 20/43:10
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop19h 10m
RwandAir
Sat 2/51:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 23/3R8 929
Sun 6/93:10
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop26h 00m
RwandAir
Mon 21/98:40
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 25/3R8 946
Sat 6/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 13/615:40
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R9 083
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
DOH
Nonstop8h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/58:40
DOH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R9 304
Fri 3/416:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop12h 20m
RwandAir
Tue 7/48:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 22/3R9 424
Thu 7/512:05
DUR
-
DOH
1 stop10h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/51:00
DOH
-
DUR
1 stop10h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R9 696

Find flight deals from South Africa to Qatar

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Qatar flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 111

One-way from

R5 913

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 424

Good round-trip deal

R10 055 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 716 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • South Africa to Qatar
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 10m total
  • South Africa to Qatar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 222 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 638 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Qatar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Qatar that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

9:45-2:05

1 stop15h 20m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 28/4

10:45-8:15

1 stop22h 30m

R8 486

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

3:10-23:20

1 stop19h 10m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 28/4

8:45-2:20

1 stop18h 35m

R9 509

DurbanDoha

DUR - DOH

DURDOH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/5

12:05-23:45

1 stop10h 40m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 14/5

1:00-10:35

1 stop10h 35m

R9 781

Cape TownDoha

CPT - DOH

CPTDOH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-23:35

Nonstop9h 35m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 13/5

2:40-11:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R10 446
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

20:40-6:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Doha Hamad Intl

Mon 27/4

1:20-8:50

Nonstop8h 30m

R11 042

Cape TownDoha

CPT - DOH

CPTDOH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:00-23:35

Nonstop9h 35m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 12/5

2:40-11:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R11 145

DurbanDoha

DUR - DOH

DURDOH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/6

12:05-23:40

1 stop10h 35m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 17/6

1:10-10:35

1 stop10h 25m

R11 928

Cape TownDoha

CPT - DOH

CPTDOH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-23:30

Nonstop9h 30m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 28/4

2:40-11:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R11 963

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

18:00-4:55

1 stop33h 55m

Doha Hamad Intl

Mon 7/9

1:45-9:40

2 stops32h 55m

R12 286

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

14:45-0:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 19/6

8:50-9:25

1 stop25h 35m

R12 337

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Qatar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Qatar from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Qatar

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Qatar (average of R7 293). Flying from South Africa to Qatar in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 963). 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 QA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Qatar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Qatar in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Qatar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Qatar. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Qatar flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from South Africa to Qatar delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between South Africa and Qatar have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Qatar flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Qatar flights?

Over the past year, Qatar Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Qatar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Qatar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Qatar. Reviews last updated 26 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Qatar, such as RwandAir,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 430 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
981 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
413 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Qatar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Qatar?

    For as low as R9 781, Etihad Airways can have you in Qatar from South Africa in 10h 40m. The distance between South Africa and Qatar is about 6476 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    R4 824 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and RwandAir, with prices starting from R4 978 and R5 394, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Qatar?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Qatar 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 Qatar?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Qatar (average of R7 293). Flying from South Africa to Qatar in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 963). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Qatar

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Qatar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 805AverageR9 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 097AverageR8 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 767AverageR8 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 340AverageR9 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search RwandAir flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 649AverageR12 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 811AverageR13 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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