What are the most popular cities to visit in South Africa?

South Africa is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (52%) visit Johannesburg more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in South Africa include Cape Town and Durban.

How long is the flight from Canada to South Africa?

The average flight duration from Canada to South Africa depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 21h 15m on average, while flying from Vancouver Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 24h 10m on average. Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular airport in South Africa.

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Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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American Airlines

2 Feb

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34h 41m

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1 Mar

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28 Apr

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30 Jan

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3 Feb

YVR

24h 10m

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1 Mar

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3 Feb

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24h 10m

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1 Mar

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Iberia

10 Mar

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42h 15m

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30 Mar

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48h 27m

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Finnair

1 Feb

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55h 51m

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Delta

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37h 23m

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3 Mar

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34h 45m

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Flights to Cape Town

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26 Apr

YVR

38h 08m

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28 May

CPT

33h 20m

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1 Feb

YUL

46h 10m

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31 Jan

YVR

41h 20m

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39h 05m

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7 Feb

YUL

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29 May

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34h 03m

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YUL

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British Airways

16 Feb

YVR

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27 Feb

YVR

43h 01m

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Flights to Durban

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KLM

21 Jan

YYZ

52h 40m

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18 Feb

DUR

39h 00m

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59h 05m

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30h 36m

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31h 33m

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6 Feb

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34h 10m

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4 Feb

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36h 10m

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YUL

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YUL

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19 Feb

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19 Feb

YYZ

55h 40m

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26 Feb

PLZ

36h 20m

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24h 15m

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26 Feb

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YUL

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YYZ

35h 55m

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29 Jan

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15 Mar

YUL

34h 15m

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11:52 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

YVR

CPT

38h 08m2 stops

6:50 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.

CPT

YVR

33h 20m1 stop

C$ 767American Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 28 May

7:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

YUL

CPT

46h 10m2 stops

6:55 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

CPT

YUL

30h 50m1 stop

C$ 789American Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

7:09 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.

YVR

CPT

38h 56m2 stops

6:55 p.m. - 9:29 p.m.

CPT

YVR

35h 34m2 stops

C$ 832British Airways

Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

9:25 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.

YVR

JNB

24h 10m1 stop

10:00 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.

JNB

YVR

33h 21m2 stops

C$ 833British Airways

Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

2:25 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YYZ

JNB

21h 35m2 stops

9:55 p.m. - 4:12 p.m.

JNB

YYZ

25h 17m2 stops

C$ 1,163KLM

Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

10:20 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.

YYZ

JNB

19h 45m1 stop

2:30 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.

JNB

YYZ

24h 35m2 stops

C$ 1,167Ethiopian Air

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

12:21 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YYZ

JNB

23h 39m1 stop

9:55 p.m. - 4:12 p.m.

JNB

YYZ

25h 17m2 stops

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Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

10:20 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.

YYZ

JNB

19h 45m1 stop

2:30 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.

JNB

YYZ

24h 35m2 stops

C$ 1,181Ethiopian Air

Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

12:05 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

YYZ

CPT

21h 05m2 stops

8:50 p.m. - 9:36 a.m.

CPT

YYZ

19h 46m1 stop

C$ 1,247United Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

2:57 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

YYZ

CPT

20h 03m1 stop

8:50 p.m. - 2:01 p.m.

CPT

YYZ

24h 11m2 stops

C$ 1,250United Airlines

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Price

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 26/4

11:52 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

6:50 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop33h 20m

C$ 767

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/2

7:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

6:55 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop30h 50m

C$ 789

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/2

7:09 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops38h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

6:55 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

2 stops35h 34m

C$ 832

VancouverJohannesburg

YVR - JNB

YVRJNB

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/2

9:25 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

10:00 p.m.-9:21 p.m.

2 stops33h 21m

C$ 833

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 16/1

2:25 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

9:55 p.m.-4:12 p.m.

2 stops25h 17m

C$ 1,163

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 22/1

10:20 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

2:30 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops24h 35m

C$ 1,167

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 16/1

12:21 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

9:55 p.m.-4:12 p.m.

2 stops25h 17m

C$ 1,169

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 24/1

10:20 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

2:30 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops24h 35m

C$ 1,181

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 5/2

12:05 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

8:50 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

1 stop19h 46m

C$ 1,247

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 16/1

2:57 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

8:50 p.m.-2:01 p.m.

2 stops24h 11m

C$ 1,250

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South Africa flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Canada according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap South Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about South Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 859
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 767
Fastest flight time	30h 40m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to South Africa from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 859 (Vancouver Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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The best round-trip flight price to South Africa from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 767 (Vancouver Intl to Cape Town Intl).

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The fastest flight to South Africa from Canada takes 30h 40m (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Cape Town Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to South Africa, with a 14% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South Africa

What popular landmarks are in South Africa?

While there are more than just a few landmarks in South Africa, most momondo users find Montecasino, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Addo Elephant National Park, and Camps Bay Beach to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Montecasino?

The closest airport to Montecasino is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which is located in Sandton. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

If you are looking to fly to South Africa for less, look to airlines like FlySafair, South African, and Airlink, with prices starting at C$ 74, C$ 112, and C$ 147 respectively.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Of the 17 airlines that fly to South Africa, KLM, British Airways and United Airlines happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. KLM is the most popular among the three airlines, with 38% of users choosing them for their travels to South Africa.

What is the most popular airport in South Africa to fly to?

47% of our momondo users travelling to South Africa in the past year chose to fly into Johannesburg OR Tambo, making it the most popular airport in South Africa. The Johannesburg OR Tambo airport serves the city of Johannesburg.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Africa?

Prices for flights to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Africa?

As of January 2026, there are 24 operators available to choose from for flights to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South Africa?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to South Africa. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to South Africa on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to South Africa?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South Africa.

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