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 (54%) 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 20h 38m on average, while flying from Vancouver Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 26h 30m on average. Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular airport in South Africa.

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Multiple Airlines

3 Nov

YUL

39h 15m

2 stops

JNB

17 Nov

JNB

28h 36m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,321

Multiple Airlines

3 Nov

YUL

39h 15m

2 stops

JNB

16 Nov

JNB

50h 25m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,386

Multiple Airlines

16 Jan

YUL

47h 50m

2 stops

JNB

31 Jan

JNB

40h 11m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,452

Multiple Airlines

18 Nov

YUL

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB

30 Nov

JNB

33h 31m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,470

Multiple Airlines

18 Nov

YUL

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB

30 Nov

JNB

28h 36m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,491

Multiple Airlines

17 Nov

YUL

36h 50m

2 stops

JNB

2 Dec

JNB

29h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,528

Multiple Airlines

17 Nov

YUL

41h 30m

2 stops

JNB

2 Dec

JNB

29h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,546

Multiple Airlines

16 Jan

YUL

53h 35m

2 stops

JNB

30 Jan

JNB

50h 25m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,556

Multiple Airlines

4 Nov

YUL

32h 45m

2 stops

JNB

19 Nov

JNB

45h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,557

Ethiopian Air

12 Sep

YYZ

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB

19 Sep

JNB

24h 15m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,567

Multiple Airlines

14 Sep

YYZ

51h 10m

3 stops

JNB

20 Nov

JNB

39h 25m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,590

Multiple Airlines

3 Nov

YUL

36h 50m

2 stops

JNB

18 Nov

JNB

29h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,611

Flights to Cape Town

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Multiple Airlines

25 Sep

YUL

64h 20m

3 stops

CPT

10 Oct

CPT

37h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,246

Multiple Airlines

22 Oct

YUL

59h 35m

3 stops

CPT

7 Nov

CPT

48h 10m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,252

Kenya Airways

15 Jan

YYZ

48h 35m

3 stops

CPT

6 Feb

CPT

29h 49m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,258

Kenya Airways

19 Oct

YYZ

49h 35m

3 stops

CPT

2 Nov

CPT

28h 00m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,259

Multiple Airlines

2 Nov

YYZ

48h 35m

3 stops

CPT

10 Nov

CPT

27h 54m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,270

Multiple Airlines

3 Nov

YYZ

33h 05m

2 stops

CPT

3 Dec

CPT

29h 44m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,272

Multiple Airlines

13 Sep

YUL

39h 40m

2 stops

CPT

29 Sep

CPT

34h 36m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,273

Multiple Airlines

20 Sep

YYZ

42h 00m

2 stops

CPT

6 Oct

CPT

33h 10m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,283

Multiple Airlines

13 Sep

YTZ

40h 35m

2 stops

CPT

28 Sep

CPT

30h 16m

3 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,286

Multiple Airlines

20 Sep

YTZ

40h 35m

2 stops

CPT

6 Oct

CPT

30h 09m

3 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,288

Multiple Airlines

20 Sep

YTZ

48h 10m

3 stops

CPT

6 Oct

CPT

30h 09m

3 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,294

Multiple Airlines

19 Jan

YTZ

31h 40m

2 stops

CPT

26 Jan

CPT

31h 12m

3 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,297

Flights to Durban

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Multiple Airlines

9 Sep

YUL

29h 50m

3 stops

DUR

16 Sep

DUR

35h 46m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,586

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9 Sep

YUL

31h 00m

2 stops

DUR

16 Sep

DUR

47h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,900

Turkish Airlines

30 Nov

YYZ

34h 30m

2 stops

DUR

16 Dec

DUR

33h 35m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,931

Emirates

24 Sep

YYZ

43h 40m

1 stop

DUR

28 Sep

DUR

44h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,953

Emirates

24 Sep

YYZ

43h 40m

1 stop

DUR

28 Sep

DUR

44h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,956

Multiple Airlines

11 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Nov

DUR

28h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,973

Multiple Airlines

11 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Nov

DUR

28h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,974

Multiple Airlines

8 Sep

YYZ

24h 30m

2 stops

DUR

15 Sep

DUR

30h 05m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,987

Multiple Airlines

11 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Nov

DUR

28h 55m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,994

Multiple Airlines

11 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Nov

DUR

28h 55m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,997

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11 Nov

YUL

31h 05m

2 stops

DUR

23 Nov

DUR

28h 55m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,001

Emirates

11 Nov

YUL

23h 30m

1 stop

DUR

23 Nov

DUR

43h 25m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 2,018

Flights to Port Elizabeth

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Multiple Airlines

10 Sep

YYZ

24h 50m

2 stops

PLZ

17 Sep

PLZ

30h 10m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,817

Multiple Airlines

27 Oct

YOW

41h 00m

3 stops

PLZ

9 Nov

PLZ

40h 02m

3 stops

YOW

C$ 1,959

Multiple Airlines

27 Oct

YOW

48h 45m

3 stops

PLZ

9 Nov

PLZ

36h 15m

3 stops

YOW

C$ 1,960

Multiple Airlines

27 Oct

YOW

40h 05m

3 stops

PLZ

9 Nov

PLZ

40h 02m

3 stops

YOW

C$ 1,984

Multiple Airlines

10 Sep

YYZ

24h 50m

2 stops

PLZ

17 Sep

PLZ

30h 30m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,000

KLM

6 Nov

YUL

40h 10m

2 stops

PLZ

17 Nov

PLZ

30h 35m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,025

KLM

5 Sep

YUL

41h 35m

2 stops

PLZ

9 Sep

PLZ

27h 55m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,032

KLM

12 Jan

YUL

57h 50m

2 stops

PLZ

22 Jan

PLZ

51h 20m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,036

Multiple Airlines

1 Nov

YUL

52h 10m

2 stops

PLZ

10 Nov

PLZ

36h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,059

Multiple Airlines

1 Nov

YUL

52h 10m

2 stops

PLZ

10 Nov

PLZ

49h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,108

Multiple Airlines

1 Nov

YUL

52h 10m

2 stops

PLZ

10 Nov

PLZ

36h 50m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,124

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6 Nov

YUL

39h 15m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Nov

PLZ

36h 30m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,132

Flights to Hoedspruit

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British Airways

22 Jan

YYZ

31h 20m

2 stops

HDS

26 Jan

HDS

33h 25m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,357

British Airways

22 Jan

YYZ

31h 20m

2 stops

HDS

26 Jan

HDS

33h 25m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,359

British Airways

22 Jan

YYZ

31h 20m

2 stops

HDS

26 Jan

HDS

33h 25m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,362

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YUL

CPT

64h 20m

3 stops

2:20 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.

CPT

YUL

37h 35m

2 stops

C$ 1,246Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

8:00 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

YUL

CPT

59h 35m

3 stops

2:20 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

CPT

YUL

48h 10m

2 stops

C$ 1,252Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.

YYZ

CPT

41h 00m

2 stops

11:25 p.m. - 11:14 a.m.

CPT

YYZ

42h 49m

2 stops

C$ 1,258Kenya Airways

Sun, 17 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

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

YYZ

CPT

49h 35m

3 stops

2:25 p.m. - 11:19 a.m.

CPT

YYZ

27h 54m

3 stops

C$ 1,258Kenya Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

10:45 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

YYZ

CPT

21h 25m

1 stop

1:50 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

CPT

YYZ

24h 55m

2 stops

C$ 1,470Ethiopian Air

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

10:45 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

YYZ

CPT

21h 25m

1 stop

1:50 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

CPT

YYZ

24h 55m

2 stops

C$ 1,481Ethiopian Air

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

1:40 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.

YYZ

JNB

36h 40m

1 stop

9:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.

JNB

YYZ

29h 10m

1 stop

C$ 1,664Etihad Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

1:40 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.

YYZ

JNB

36h 40m

1 stop

9:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.

JNB

YYZ

29h 10m

1 stop

C$ 1,667Etihad Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

9:35 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.

YUL

CPT

30h 40m

1 stop

1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

CPT

YUL

31h 30m

1 stop

C$ 1,773Qatar Airways

Sun, 30 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

9:35 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.

YUL

CPT

37h 50m

1 stop

6:55 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

CPT

YUL

26h 10m

1 stop

C$ 1,804Qatar Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

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Return

Price

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MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 25/9

3:15 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops64h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

2:20 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops37h 35m

C$ 1,246

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 22/10

8:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops59h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

2:20 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops48h 10m

C$ 1,252

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 17/1

6:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

11:25 p.m.-11:14 a.m.

2 stops42h 49m

C$ 1,258

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 30/10

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

3 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

2:25 p.m.-11:19 a.m.

3 stops27h 54m

C$ 1,258

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TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 13/9

10:45 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

1:50 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops24h 55m

C$ 1,470

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 13/9

10:45 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

1:50 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops24h 55m

C$ 1,481

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 7/9

1:40 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 1,664

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 7/9

1:40 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 1,667

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 30/8

9:35 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

1:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop31h 30m

C$ 1,773

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 23/10

9:35 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

6:55 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,804

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Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, United Airlines and Ethiopian Air 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 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 15 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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Summary info about South Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 853
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,246
Fastest flight time	23h 15m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to South Africa from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 853 (Toronto Pearson Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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The best round-trip flight price to South Africa from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 1,246 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Cape Town Intl).

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The fastest flight to South Africa from Canada takes 23h 15m (Toronto Island to Cape Town Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to South Africa, with a 13% 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 Camps Bay Beach, Boulders Beach, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Clifton Beaches to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Camps Bay Beach?

The closest airport to Camps Bay Beach 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$ 90, C$ 96, and C$ 106 respectively.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Of the 15 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 44% 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 July 2026, there are 23 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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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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Montreal to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,246

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Toronto to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,304

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Vancouver to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,401

Ottawa to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,567

Ottawa to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,673

Calgary to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,718

Windsor to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,759

Halifax to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,786

Toronto to Port Elizabeth flightsfrom C$ 1,817

C$ 1,246 Cheap flights to South Africa

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