Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to South Africa . At this moment in time September is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and George.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to South Africa. At this moment in time September is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

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Bloemfontein Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Bloemfontein Intl typically cost R518, while return flights cost around R1 032.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

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A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around R2 413, however they can be found for as little as R58.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 35 minutes).

Question 8

Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0,0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to South Africa are FlySafair, Airlink and South African.

Question 12

How long is the flight to South Africa?

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On average, a flight from Cape Town to South Africa takes 3 hours 9 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

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The most flights from Cape Town to South Africa are scheduled on a Thursday (81 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to South Africa are Airlink, FlySafair and Cemair.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 17

How long is the flight to Pilanesberg, Sun City, South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There are only two direct flights from Cape Town to Pilanesberg per week, but there are more often direct flights from Cape Town to nearby Johannesburg that are around 2h long. Johannesburg is around 2h 20m away from Pilanesberg by car. There are also flights from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg twice a week. Flights from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to nearby Johannesburg are around 1h 40m.

Question 18

Where can you get direct flights to Pilanesberg from?

Accepted Answer

With the exception of the two flights per week from both Johannesburg and Cape Town to Pilanesberg, there are no other known direct flights to Pilanesberg, South Africa, but numerous flights can be found to Johannesburg, which is only around a 2h 20m drive away. If you plan to visit Pilanesberg, you can fly directly to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth or Cape Town in just a couple hours, and then take the moderate drive to Pilanesberg.

Question 19

How do you get from Pilanesberg International Airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

The main attraction of Pilanesberg, or Sun City, is the Pilanesberg National Park. There is no large downtown area, but there are numerous accommodations, including bed and breakfasts, cabins, tents, and more. If you’ve chartered a flight from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, you can make arrangements with your hotel or lodge to be picked up. If you’ve flown to Johannesburg, there are multiple car rental options that will allow you to drive to the Pilanesberg National Park.

Question 20

What are some things to do in Pilanesberg?

Accepted Answer

Pilanesberg, Sun City, is a great place to get out and enjoy an adventure. There are safaris, tours, camping locations, and more. Game drives take place in open safari vehicles and can bring you close to rhinos, lions, elephants, and other wild safari animals. For a more relaxing activity, you can opt for hot air ballooning. Since this takes place over the national park, there’s no city noise, and the scenery is spectacular. More active or athletic adventurers can go on a walking safari. This intense activity is led by an experienced guide and will bring you closer to details and natural wildlife on the safari that often gets missed in a game drive.

Other activities include relaxing with a spa day, tribal dancing, birding safaris, archery, quad bikes, and more. Located in a special corner of the Pilanesberg National Park is the Black Rhino Game Reserve, where you can see these majestic creatures.

For accommodations, options range from more simple chalets and tents, which bring you close to the nature of the safari, to more luxurious lodges, which are great for relaxing and getting away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The luxury lodges are ideal for a romantic anniversary vacation or a honeymoon. There are also child-friendly lodges, which feature baby cots, as well as playgrounds, swimming pools, and other family-fun options.

Question 21

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Pilanesberg?

Accepted Answer

Since Pilanesberg, Sun City, is located in South Africa, no passport or visa is needed, as long as you are traveling from within the country.

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