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Virgin Australia
South African Airways
South African Airways
South African Airways
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
Singapore Airlines
Qantas Airways
Singapore Airlines
Etihad Airways
Qantas Airways
Rwandair
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
JNBBloemfonteinApril 14 to May 12AU$305
JNBCape TownMarch 25 to April 2AU$380
LHRJohannesburgMarch 31 to April 23AU$1,245
LHRJohannesburgMarch 31 to April 23AU$1,245
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$85 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$85
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
My stay at the Lodge
"My stay at the Road Lodge Cape Town International was comfortable and pleasant."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Road Lodge Gqeberha

Road Lodge Gqeberha

1 out of 5
Boardwalk Casino and, Entertainent World Marine Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape
The price is AU$69 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$69
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (434 reviews)
"Having more coffees and teas"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Road Lodge Gqeberha
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$176 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,479 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and walking distance from the airport terminals. As a bonus, the buffet breakfast is fabulous."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel

4 out of 5
Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$430 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$430
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (790 reviews)
"Excellent location. The front desk staff were not very welcoming but the dining room staff were excellent. Their attentive and friendly service were much appreciated."

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

The Commodore Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Airport Transportation

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$146 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and safe. Good food"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$101 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Close to Airport"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
2 Hulley Road, Isando, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$137 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (796 reviews)
"It was as expected, there was nothing i didn't like."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
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Sunrock Guesthouse

Sunrock Guesthouse

4 out of 5
Park Street 11, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$179 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly guesthouse in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (671 reviews)
"Lived it"

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

Sunrock Guesthouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner of Burg & Wale Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
Great location walking distance to everything
"Great location we could walk to long street that had all the bars and restaurants. Also the rooftop bars were close and walking distance as well. There are a lot of homeless people around. But I found that’s in every downtown area and was in the same in Johannesburg. They do not bother you and at ..."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2019

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel
Circa On The Square Hotel

Circa On The Square Hotel

4 out of 5
14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$233 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town Stadium ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
"Needs renovation"

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Circa On The Square Hotel
Cape Royale Luxury Suites

Cape Royale Luxury Suites

4 out of 5
47 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town Cruise ...
9/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
"The couch, carpet and chair in the lounge were filthy. The place also smelled like it was standing closed for months. We kept the door open constantly for fresh air. The bathrooms can also do with extractor fans. Coffee machine missing, as well as docking station, but there was a used (dirty) espresso ..."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2020

Cape Royale Luxury Suites
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Icon Luxury Apartments

Icon Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
36 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (552 reviews)
"I paid for Superior Apartment and was checked into a standard apartment which was very discouraging till I managed to realized I was in the wrong apartment, then I screamed at the management. That was very heart breaking after paying so much."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2020

Icon Luxury Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort
Great for families

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort

3 out of 5
Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg, P O Box 3, Moses Kotane, North West
The price is AU$251 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (786 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, free water park access, kids' club, playground

Travellers say...
"The cabanas is a excellence place but some times we don’t understand some of the things their."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Great for families

Bakubung Bush Lodge

4 out of 5
Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West
The price is AU$535 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$535
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa lodge in Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, kids' club, playground, outdoor tennis courts

Travellers say...
"Staff and services were excellent"

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Bakubung Bush Lodge
ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg
Great for families

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

4 out of 5
R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road, Rustenburg, North West
The price is AU$127 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rustenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cynthiana Park and Waterfall Mall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (198 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, playground, mini golf, games room

9
"We had a great time. Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg
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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
Great for families

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort, Moses Kotane, North West
The price is AU$623 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$623
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (602 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, free water park access, kids' club, playground

Travellers say...
"Staff was amazing and everyone was nice"

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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FAQs about airfare deals to South Africa

How many airlines fly to South Africa?

With Wotif you have the choice of 30 Airlines to choose from for your South Africa trip.

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

The most popular airlines flying to South Africa include Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Philippine Airlines, Etihad Airways, Rwandair.

What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to South Africa?

Flights to South Africa start as low as AU$305, with this particular journey taking you from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB).

How do I save money on flights when booking with Wotif?

Everyone loves a bargain, so maximise your saving potential by mixing and matching airlines according to their fare types. Wotif data indicates that travellers who booked flights using Wotif in 2019 saved almost 55% on average when their return flights were made up of two different airlines or fare types.

When can I get cheap flights to South Africa?

Wotif data shows us that January is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and February is your best bet for the round-trip Journey.

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

If you're looking to save money on your flight to South Africa, then the airport you choose is important. On this occasion, Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) is the cheapest journey at AU$305.

What happens if my flight to South Africa is cancelled because of covid-19?

If your flight is cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 then visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information. Furthermore, you can log into your Itinerary to view the airline's cancellation policy, including what they will and won't let you do with regards to your flight.

Is it possible to cancel my flight to South Africa due to covid-19?

Cancellation is dependent on the airline and will differ across companies, but many airlines will continue to travel to impacted areas. Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change frequently across South Africa, which is why it is vitally important for travellers to confirm with their airline that their upcoming flight is due to go ahead. If you’re still unsure, please visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information regarding cancellation due to COVID-19.