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 20h 40m on average, while flying from Vancouver Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 24h 50m on average. Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular airport in South Africa.

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 (53%) visit Johannesburg more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in South Africa include Cape Town and Durban.

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Multiple Airlines

31 Oct

YUL

38h 40m

2 stops

JNB

22 Nov

JNB

25h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,324

Multiple Airlines

3 Nov

YUL

37h 40m

2 stops

JNB

23 Nov

JNB

25h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,386

Multiple Airlines

1 Oct

YVR

31h 35m

2 stops

JNB

2 Nov

JNB

38h 10m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,446

Kenya Airways

12 Aug

YYZ

36h 15m

2 stops

JNB

22 Sep

JNB

24h 25m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,459

Kenya Airways

4 Dec

YYZ

45h 55m

2 stops

JNB

14 Dec

JNB

42h 34m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,461

Multiple Airlines

12 Aug

YTZ

43h 30m

2 stops

JNB

22 Sep

JNB

32h 24m

2 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,468

Multiple Airlines

30 Aug

YYZ

27h 50m

2 stops

JNB

23 Sep

JNB

32h 45m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,478

Kenya Airways

4 Sep

YYZ

46h 55m

2 stops

JNB

19 Sep

JNB

29h 15m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,482

Qatar Airways

21 Sep

YYZ

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB

11 Oct

JNB

30h 55m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,492

Qatar Airways

21 Sep

YYZ

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB

11 Oct

JNB

30h 55m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,494

Qatar Airways

21 Sep

YYZ

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB

11 Oct

JNB

30h 55m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,495

Kenya Airways

2 Nov

YUL

37h 40m

2 stops

JNB

23 Nov

JNB

25h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,496

Flights to Cape Town

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Multiple Airlines

5 Nov

YTZ

60h 35m

3 stops

CPT

19 Nov

CPT

36h 50m

3 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,225

Multiple Airlines

5 Nov

YTZ

60h 35m

3 stops

CPT

19 Nov

CPT

36h 50m

3 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,249

Kenya Airways

18 Sep

YYZ

49h 25m

3 stops

CPT

26 Sep

CPT

27h 05m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,252

Kenya Airways

22 Sep

YYZ

34h 00m

2 stops

CPT

27 Sep

CPT

33h 10m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,253

Kenya Airways

6 Oct

YYZ

34h 10m

2 stops

CPT

13 Oct

CPT

33h 01m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,254

Multiple Airlines

6 Sep

YTZ

40h 35m

2 stops

CPT

13 Sep

CPT

30h 09m

3 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,299

Multiple Airlines

18 Oct

YYZ

42h 00m

2 stops

CPT

28 Oct

CPT

43h 44m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,299

Multiple Airlines

2 Sep

YTZ

48h 10m

3 stops

CPT

9 Sep

CPT

50h 39m

2 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,303

Kenya Airways

15 Sep

YYZ

34h 00m

2 stops

CPT

26 Sep

CPT

27h 05m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,303

Multiple Airlines

6 Sep

YYZ

42h 00m

2 stops

CPT

13 Sep

CPT

33h 10m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,313

Multiple Airlines

5 Nov

YYZ

57h 40m

3 stops

CPT

19 Nov

CPT

48h 48m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,315

Multiple Airlines

2 Sep

YYZ

58h 00m

2 stops

CPT

9 Sep

CPT

52h 00m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,316

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Qatar Airways

3 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Mar

DUR

32h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,734

Qatar Airways

9 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

13 Nov

DUR

32h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,793

Qatar Airways

9 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

13 Nov

DUR

32h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,794

Qatar Airways

6 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

17 Nov

DUR

32h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,817

Qatar Airways

18 Sep

YUL

31h 00m

2 stops

DUR

28 Sep

DUR

32h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,824

Multiple Airlines

26 Jun

YVR

32h 45m

2 stops

DUR

5 Jul

DUR

33h 30m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,896

Multiple Airlines

18 Sep

YUL

37h 25m

3 stops

DUR

28 Sep

DUR

32h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,007

Multiple Airlines

3 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Mar

DUR

34h 30m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,036

Qatar Airways

3 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Mar

DUR

41h 04m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,058

Emirates

3 Nov

YUL

48h 00m

2 stops

DUR

23 Mar

DUR

43h 05m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 2,068

Multiple Airlines

19 Sep

YUL

44h 25m

3 stops

DUR

29 Sep

DUR

32h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,070

Emirates

3 Nov

YUL

23h 30m

1 stop

DUR

23 Mar

DUR

43h 05m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 2,105

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6 Nov

YUL

34h 45m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

29h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,984

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

YUL

34h 45m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

29h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,986

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

YUL

34h 45m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

29h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,989

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

YUL

34h 45m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

29h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,990

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

YUL

29h 55m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

36h 50m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,082

Multiple Airlines

6 Nov

YUL

29h 55m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

36h 50m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,084

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6 Nov

YUL

29h 55m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

36h 50m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,088

SWISS

27 Oct

YOW

48h 45m

3 stops

PLZ

9 Nov

PLZ

32h 11m

2 stops

YOW

C$ 2,145

SWISS

27 Oct

YOW

48h 45m

3 stops

PLZ

9 Nov

PLZ

40h 02m

3 stops

YOW

C$ 2,148

Qatar Airways

6 Nov

YUL

37h 55m

3 stops

PLZ

17 Nov

PLZ

36h 50m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,194

Lufthansa

6 Nov

YUL

34h 35m

3 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

29h 10m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,284

Lufthansa

6 Nov

YUL

34h 35m

3 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

29h 10m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,285

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Qatar Airways

2 Nov

YUL

34h 15m

2 stops

SZK

6 Nov

SZK

30h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,268

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

YUL

34h 15m

2 stops

SZK

6 Nov

SZK

30h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,270

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

YUL

34h 15m

2 stops

SZK

6 Nov

SZK

30h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,271

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

YUL

34h 15m

2 stops

SZK

6 Nov

SZK

30h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,275

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6:00 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

YTZ

CPT

60h 35m

3 stops

2:25 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

CPT

YTZ

36h 50m

3 stops

C$ 1,225Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

7:25 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.

YTZ

CPT

32h 45m

2 stops

2:25 p.m. - 2:34 p.m.

CPT

YTZ

30h 09m

3 stops

C$ 1,242Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

6:00 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

YTZ

CPT

60h 35m

3 stops

2:25 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

CPT

YTZ

36h 50m

3 stops

C$ 1,249Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

9:55 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.

YVR

CPT

28h 15m

1 stop

6:55 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.

CPT

YVR

34h 55m

1 stop

C$ 1,962British Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

9:55 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.

YVR

CPT

28h 15m

1 stop

10:10 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.

CPT

YVR

31h 40m

1 stop

C$ 1,968British Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 3 Feb

12:15 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.

YTZ

JNB

23h 20m

2 stops

7:45 p.m. - 10:06 a.m.

JNB

YTZ

45h 21m

2 stops

C$ 2,037United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

12:15 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.

YTZ

JNB

23h 20m

2 stops

7:45 p.m. - 10:06 a.m.

JNB

YTZ

45h 21m

2 stops

C$ 2,039United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

10:45 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.

YTZ

JNB

39h 50m

2 stops

7:00 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.

JNB

YTZ

46h 50m

2 stops

C$ 2,054Air Canada

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

6:50 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

YTZ

JNB

27h 25m

2 stops

10:05 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

JNB

YTZ

31h 45m

2 stops

C$ 2,091Emirates

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

6:50 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

YTZ

JNB

27h 25m

2 stops

10:05 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

JNB

YTZ

31h 45m

2 stops

C$ 2,093Emirates

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

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Price

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TorontoCape Town

YTZ - CPT

YTZCPT

Toronto Island

Thu 5/11

6:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops60h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

2:25 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

3 stops36h 50m

C$ 1,225

TorontoCape Town

YTZ - CPT

YTZCPT

Toronto Island

Tue 6/10

7:25 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

2:25 p.m.-2:34 p.m.

3 stops30h 09m

C$ 1,242

TorontoCape Town

YTZ - CPT

YTZCPT

Toronto Island

Thu 5/11

6:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops60h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

2:25 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

3 stops36h 50m

C$ 1,249

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/11

9:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

6:55 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop34h 55m

C$ 1,962

VancouverCape Town

YVR - CPT

YVRCPT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 15/11

9:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

10:10 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop31h 40m

C$ 1,968

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ - JNB

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Thu 5/11

12:15 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

7:45 p.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops45h 21m

C$ 2,037

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ - JNB

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Thu 5/11

12:15 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

7:45 p.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops45h 21m

C$ 2,039

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ - JNB

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Thu 17/9

10:45 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

7:00 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops46h 50m

C$ 2,054

Quickest round-trip

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ - JNB

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Sun 6/9

6:50 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

10:05 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops31h 45m

C$ 2,091

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ - JNB

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Sun 6/9

6:50 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

10:05 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops31h 45m

C$ 2,093

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Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, United Airlines and British Airways 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 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 16 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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Best One-Way Price	C$ 899
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,225
Fastest flight time	30h 40m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to South Africa from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 899 (Toronto Pearson Intl to Cape Town Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to South Africa from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 1,225 (Toronto Island 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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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 Cape Town International Convention Centre, Camps Bay Beach, Boulders Beach, and Bloubergstrand Beach to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Cape Town International Convention Centre?

The closest airport to Cape Town International Convention Centre is Cape Town Airport, which is located in Cape Town. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Cape Town 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$ 84, C$ 95, and C$ 105 respectively.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Of the 16 airlines that fly to South Africa, KLM, United Airlines and Ethiopian Air happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. KLM is the most popular among the three airlines, with 43% of users choosing them for their travels to South Africa.

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

48% 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?

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

As of June 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.

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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?

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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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Toronto to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,256

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Montreal to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,287

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Ottawa to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,696

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Montreal to Durban flightsfrom C$ 1,794

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C$ 1,225 Cheap flights to South Africa

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