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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 591. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 912 while deals on Emirates start at R12 168 one-way.

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

To save up to 14% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 24 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Hong Kong to South Africa from R15 108 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R19 127 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to South Africa?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Hong Kong. Users have commonly found prices around R18 725 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R8 633. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?

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

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

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

R23 158+ Flights from Hong Kong to South Africa - Compare & Save Big

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa

Round-trip from	R13 452
One-way from	R7 591
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R19 350
Good round-trip deal	R26 178 or less

Qatar Airways
10/6-18/6
2 total stops
46h 35m total
Hong Kong to South Africa

Search Deals

Ethiopian Air
12/5
2 total stops
21h 40m total
Hong Kong to South Africa

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R38 955 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 472 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to South Africa.

Search Deals

Find flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 May 2025.

Tue 10/61:25HKG - JNB

1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 18/613:55JNB - HKG

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/5R13 452

Wed 11/622:05HKG - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 18/622:50JNB - HKG

2 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/5R16 243

Wed 11/619:40HKG - JNB

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/613:55JNB - HKG

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/5R16 522

Sun 15/619:40HKG - CPT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 22/613:00CPT - HKG

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/5R17 434

Wed 14/518:15HKG - JNB

1 stop28h 00mEmirates

Sat 17/513:25JNB - HKG

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R19 238

Sun 15/616:55HKG - CPT

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/613:00CPT - HKG

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/5R19 927

Wed 4/69:05HKG - JNB

1 stop15h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 6/819:50JNB - HKG

1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/5R21 080

Wed 4/620:10HKG - JNB

3 stops41h 30mAir China

Wed 6/810:10JNB - HKG

2 stops26h 50mAir China

Deal found 1/5R21 992

Mon 30/619:00HKG - DUR

2 stops30h 50mEmirates

Thu 28/810:55DUR - HKG

2 stops53h 00mEmirates

Deal found 1/5R24 411

Sun 24/80:25HKG - DUR

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/912:05DUR - HKG

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/5R24 932

Tue 3/61:25HKG - JNB

1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 6/811:20JNB - HKG

Nonstop13h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 2/5R25 453

Sat 19/70:25HKG - CPT

1 stop18h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 3/813:50CPT - HKG

2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/5R30 216

Best flights from Hong Kong to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 May 2025.

Tue 10/61:25HKG - JNB

1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 18/613:55JNB - HKG

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/5R13 452

Wed 11/622:05HKG - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 18/622:50JNB - HKG

2 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/5R16 243

Wed 11/619:40HKG - JNB

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/613:55JNB - HKG

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/5R16 522

Wed 14/518:15HKG - JNB

1 stop28h 00mEmirates

Sat 17/513:25JNB - HKG

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R19 238

Wed 4/69:05HKG - JNB

1 stop15h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 6/819:50JNB - HKG

1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/5R21 080

Wed 4/620:10HKG - JNB

3 stops41h 30mAir China

Wed 6/810:10JNB - HKG

2 stops26h 50mAir China

Deal found 1/5R21 992

Tue 3/61:25HKG - JNB

1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 6/811:20JNB - HKG

Nonstop13h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 2/5R25 453

Sun 15/619:40HKG - CPT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 22/613:00CPT - HKG

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/5R17 434

Sat 13/90:25HKG - CPT

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1016:35CPT - HKG

1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R18 457

Mon 15/919:00HKG - CPT

1 stop22h 35mEmirates

Thu 9/1013:05CPT - HKG

1 stop26h 50mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R20 504

Mon 20/1019:40HKG - PLZ

3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/108:35PLZ - HKG

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R20 708

Sat 13/90:05HKG - CPT

2 stops46h 40mSWISS

Tue 7/1011:05CPT - HKG

2 stops47h 35mSWISS

Deal found 30/4R52 208

Last-minute flights from Hong Kong to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa. Data last updated 2 May 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 13/51:25HKG - JNB

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/511:20JNB - HKG

Nonstop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R21 490

Tue 13/51:25HKG - JNB

1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways

Sat 17/514:40JNB - HKG

3 stops25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4R23 369

Wed 14/522:05HKG - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 17/514:30JNB - HKG

1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/4R18 290

Wed 14/518:15HKG - JNB

1 stop28h 00mEmirates

Sat 17/513:25JNB - HKG

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R19 238

Sat 24/50:45HKG - JNB

Nonstop12h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 30/511:20JNB - HKG

Nonstop13h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/5R135 655

One-way flights from Hong Kong to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Hong Kong to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 May 2025.

Mon 12/522:05HKG - CPT

2 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/4R7 591

Tue 16/916:55HKG - CPT

3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R8 745

Wed 28/519:40HKG - CPT

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4R8 912

Wed 27/810:35HKG - JNB

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/5R9 080

Thu 25/90:25HKG - JNB

1 stop18h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/5R10 550

Fri 23/51:25HKG - JNB

1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/5R12 038

Thu 8/521:30HKG - CPT

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R12 168

Wed 23/722:05HKG - DUR

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/5R14 271

Fri 26/914:25HKG - JNB

1 stop34h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/5R14 699

Wed 27/818:35HKG - JNB

3 stops43h 05mAir China

Deal found 1/5R17 192

Wed 23/719:00HKG - DUR

2 stops30h 50mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R19 090

Fri 26/912:40HKG - JNB

3 stops30h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 1/5R21 062

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hong Kong to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 10/6

1:25-16:10

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

13:55-21:45

1 stop25h 50m

R13 452

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 11/6

22:05-13:05

2 stops21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

22:50-16:45

2 stops35h 55m

R16 243

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 11/6

19:40-17:20

3 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

13:55-21:45

1 stop25h 50m

R16 522

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 15/6

19:40-10:50

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/6

13:00-21:45

1 stop26h 45m

R17 434

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 13/9

0:25-13:00

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

16:35-8:50

1 stop34h 15m

R18 457

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 14/5

18:15-16:15

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

13:25-21:15

1 stop25h 50m

R19 238

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 15/9

19:00-11:35

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

13:05-21:55

1 stop26h 50m

R20 504

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 4/6

9:05-18:35

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

19:50-13:55

1 stop36h 05m

R21 080

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 4/6

20:10-7:40

3 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

10:10-19:00

2 stops26h 50m

R21 992

Hong KongDurban

HKG - DUR

HKGDUR

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 30/6

19:00-19:50

2 stops30h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/8

10:55-21:55

2 stops53h 00m

R23 741

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

Showing 1-10 of 31 results

Best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Hong Kong 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.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Hong Kong to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 HK to ZA?

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

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa

The most flights from HK0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches 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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Hong Kong to South Africa have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8,2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Asiana Airlines

8,2

Very Good

442 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8,2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8,2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 218 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8,2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

855 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8,2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8,2

Very Good

442 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hong Kong to South Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 591. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 912 while deals on Emirates start at R12 168 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hong Kong to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa 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 Hong Kong to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 5 airlines flying from Hong Kong to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 328	AverageR18 521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air China	CheapestR15 334	AverageR18 736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 646	AverageR22 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 912	AverageR23 815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR26 178	AverageR30 516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?

Deals for Hong Kong to South Africa flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Hong Kong to South Africa?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Hong Kong to South Africa with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Hong Kong to South Africa flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Hong Kong to South Africa become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Hong Kong to South Africa on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Hong Kong to South Africa from R7 591

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hong Kong to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 2 May 2025.

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Find flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 May 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 May 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hong Kong to South Africa that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Hong Kong with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Hong Kong to South Africa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 May 2025.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 May 2025.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Hong Kong to South Africa have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?

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

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Hong Kong to South Africa

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 5 airlines flying from Hong Kong to South Africa

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Hong Kong to South Africa?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Hong Kong to South Africa with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Hong Kong to South Africa become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 May 2025.