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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to South Africa from R8 230

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — JNB
May 12 — May 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 April 2026.

Tue 23/620:10
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 6/89:50
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop17h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R12 214
Sat 23/520:10
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/59:45
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop17h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R12 345
Mon 1/618:15
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 312
Thu 4/618:15
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/619:30
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R13 476
Tue 2/618:15
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R13 509
Mon 25/518:15
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R13 525
Wed 27/518:15
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/619:30
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 558
Wed 22/418:15
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/512:40
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R13 558
Fri 17/418:15
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/519:30
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop38h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R13 574
Wed 10/618:15
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/614:45
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 574
Mon 27/41:25
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/519:30
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop38h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R13 591
Wed 22/418:15
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/512:40
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R13 591

Find 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 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 214

One-way from

R8 230

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R19 099

Good round-trip deal

R20 552 or less

Good one-way deal

R19 276 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/6-6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 096 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 003 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong Intl to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Hong Kong Intl to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Hong Kong to South Africa 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 12 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hong Kong to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 25/5

18:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-9:10

1 stop31h 40m

R13 525

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 27/5

18:15-10:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

12:40-16:25

1 stop21h 45m

R13 574
Fastest return journey

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 10/6

18:15-10:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

20:55-21:55

1 stop19h 00m

R13 591

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 31/5

18:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

19:30-16:25

1 stop38h 55m

R14 099

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 11/6

18:15-10:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:50-21:55

1 stop20h 05m

R14 279

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 29/4

18:15-10:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

12:40-16:25

1 stop21h 45m

R14 279

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 8/5

18:15-10:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

12:40-16:25

1 stop21h 45m

R14 279

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 8/5

1:25-10:30

1 stop39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

12:40-16:25

1 stop21h 45m

R15 312

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 1/6

15:35-12:55

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-21:55

1 stop20h 25m

R15 476

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 26/5

18:15-10:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

9:25-16:25

3 stops25h 00m

R15 476

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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.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of R10 754). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R13 705). 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 HKG 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 12 April 2026.

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.

How often are flights from Hong Kong to South Africa delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Cathay Pacific have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 12 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from Hong Kong to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 273 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 000 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    Hong Kong Intl (HKG), located 26,0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Hong Kong to South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Hong Kong to South Africa in about 24h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Hong Kong and South Africa is about 11829 km.

  • 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 R5 055. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 442 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R7 343 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    Most travellers choose Hong Kong Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Hong Kong Intl - Cape Town Intl or Hong Kong Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Hong Kong to South Africa.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Hong Kong to South Africa are Japan Airlines (37%), LATAM Airlines (37%) and Cathay Pacific (37%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Hong Kong to South Africa? While on average our users pay R20 352, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R18 622. The most popular route (Hong Kong Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R13 558.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of R10 754). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R13 705). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hong Kong to South Africa. 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 12 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 155AverageR12 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 564AverageR15 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 140AverageR13 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 512AverageR19 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR17 732AverageR20 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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