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Cheap flights from Pakistan to South Africa from R11 718

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHE — JNB
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

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

Find a great deal and save up to 97% by booking at least 46 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Pakistan to South Africa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R13 797.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pakistan to South Africa?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Pakistan. Prices for January average R16 055 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R6 954. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a January flight can save you 49% on your journey compared to booking in April

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

When flying from Pakistan 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.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Pakistan to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Pakistan and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Ethiopian Air flights we've found from Pakistan to South Africa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 110
Tue 3/92:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/98:20JNB - KHI
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 257
Tue 3/92:30KHI - JNB
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/98:20JNB - KHI
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 533
Sat 3/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R15 600
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R15 673
Tue 3/92:30KHI - JNB
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/923:00JNB - KHI
2 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R16 906
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 145
Sat 3/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 163
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/84:00JNB - KHI
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 623

Cheap Emirates flights from Pakistan to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Pakistan and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Emirates flights we've found from Pakistan to South Africa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 4/823:55KHI - JNB
1 stop23h 55mEmirates
Tue 13/813:25JNB - KHI
1 stop18h 05mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R22 811
Sat 10/812:15KHI - JNB
1 stop11h 35mEmirates
Tue 13/813:25JNB - KHI
1 stop23h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R22 940
Mon 5/812:15KHI - JNB
1 stop11h 35mEmirates
Wed 7/813:25JNB - KHI
1 stop18h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R24 853
Mon 5/823:55KHI - JNB
1 stop23h 55mEmirates
Fri 9/819:10JNB - KHI
1 stop22h 55mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R25 828
Mon 5/812:15KHI - JNB
1 stop11h 35mEmirates
Sat 10/819:10JNB - KHI
1 stop19h 55mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R25 956
Sat 10/812:15KHI - JNB
1 stop11h 35mEmirates
Sun 11/819:10JNB - KHI
1 stop12h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R26 214
Tue 24/93:30LHE - CPT
1 stop16h 20mEmirates
Sun 29/913:05CPT - LHE
1 stop15h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R29 562
Tue 6/82:45KHI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEmirates
Wed 7/822:20JNB - KHI
1 stop19h 45mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R32 211
Fri 9/82:45KHI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEmirates
Sat 10/819:10JNB - KHI
1 stop26h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R32 487

Cheap Pakistan to South Africa flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Pakistan to South Africa specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Pakistan to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 110
Sat 24/820:45KHI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/820:20CPT - KHI
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R15 158
Thu 8/820:45KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/89:55JNB - KHI
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/7R15 508
Sat 3/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R15 600
Sat 10/817:00LHE - JNB
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/823:00JNB - LHE
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R15 636
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R15 673
Fri 9/80:35LHE - JNB
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/810:45JNB - LHE
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R16 538
Sat 24/820:45KHI - CPT
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/816:35CPT - KHI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R16 832
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 145

Pakistan to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Pakistan and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Pakistan to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 4/923:55KHI - JNB
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/912:10JNB - KHI
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R12 932
Wed 4/920:45KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/99:55JNB - KHI
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/7R13 889
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 110
Tue 3/92:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/98:20JNB - KHI
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 257
Tue 3/92:30KHI - JNB
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/98:20JNB - KHI
1 stop19h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 533
Sat 24/820:45KHI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/820:20CPT - KHI
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R15 158
Thu 26/95:45LHE - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/91:15JNB - LHE
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R15 176
Thu 26/917:00LHE - JNB
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/914:30JNB - LHE
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R15 305
Thu 8/820:45KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/89:55JNB - KHI
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/7R15 508

Pakistan to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Pakistan to South Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Pakistan to South Africa departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R14 110
Sat 3/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R15 600
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R15 673
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 145
Sat 3/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/814:30JNB - KHI
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 163
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/84:00JNB - KHI
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 623
Mon 5/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop28h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/819:25JNB - KHI
2 stops32h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R17 789
Sun 4/820:45KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 7/89:55JNB - KHI
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/7R18 433
Sat 3/82:00KHI - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/814:30JNB - KHI
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R18 635

One-way flights to South Africa from Pakistan

Search for one-way flight options from Pakistan to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Pakistan to South Africa. Users can also find round-trip Pakistan to South Africa flights by using the search form above.
Fri 15/1120:50LHE - CPT
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R11 718
Thu 14/110:20LHE - CPT
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R12 196
Fri 15/1111:00LHE - CPT
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R16 519
Thu 14/112:55LHE - CPT
1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R18 101

Find flights from Pakistan to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Pakistan 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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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R12 932 - R29 065

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Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KHI - JNB

KHIJNB

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Wed 4/9

2 stops18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/9

2 stops24h 30m

R12 932

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KHI - JNB

KHIJNB

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Wed 4/9

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/9

1 stop14h 05m

R13 889

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KHI - JNB

KHIJNB

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Mon 5/8

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/8

1 stop13h 35m

R14 110

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KHI - JNB

KHIJNB

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Tue 3/9

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/9

1 stop19h 45m

R14 257

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlCape Town Intl

KHI - CPT

KHICPT

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sat 24/8

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/8

2 stops27h 40m

R15 158

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KHI - JNB

KHIJNB

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Thu 8/8

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/8

1 stop14h 05m

R15 508

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KHI - JNB

KHIJNB

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sun 4/8

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/8

1 stop18h 05m

R22 811

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KHI - JNB

KHIJNB

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Wed 7/8

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/8

2 stops37h 55m

R24 706

Islamabad IntlCape Town Intl

ISB - CPT

ISBCPT

Islamabad Intl

Tue 17/9

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/9

1 stop32h 15m

R29 065

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Deals found on 25/7

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Best time to book a flight from Pakistan to South Africa

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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 26 July 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways from Pakistan to South Africa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7,6
Good
4 159 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7,4
Good
3 762 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7,3
Good
787 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

7,3
Good
1 286 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Pakistan to South Africa for under R13 000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Pakistan to South Africa for under R13 000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R12 932, but on average you can expect to pay R15 747.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Pakistan to South Africa for under R14 200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Pakistan to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than R14 200.

  • What does LHE to JNB mean?

    This is defined as Lahore Airport (LHE) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pakistan to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Pakistan to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Pakistan to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Pakistan to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pakistan 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pakistan to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Pakistan to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Pakistan to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Pakistan to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Pakistan to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Pakistan to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/7.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pakistan to South Africa (average of R88). Flying from Pakistan to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R104). 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 5 airlines flying from Pakistan to South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pakistan 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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 435AverageR14 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SAUDIACheapestR6 735AverageR7 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 318AverageR22 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 423AverageR17 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 402AverageR28 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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