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 (48%) 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 20m on average, while flying from Vancouver Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 24h 55m on average. Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular airport in South Africa.

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Qatar Airways

4 May

YYZ

31h 30m

1 stop

JNB

26 May

JNB

34h 20m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,217

Qatar Airways

3 May

YYZ

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB

28 May

JNB

27h 10m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,268

Multiple Airlines

21 Sep

YYZ

45h 20m

2 stops

JNB

10 Oct

JNB

61h 25m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,273

Multiple Airlines

21 Sep

YYZ

45h 20m

2 stops

JNB

10 Oct

JNB

61h 25m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,275

Qatar Airways

29 Sep

YYZ

36h 20m

1 stop

JNB

20 Oct

JNB

30h 15m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,280

Multiple Airlines

21 Sep

YYZ

27h 50m

2 stops

JNB

11 Oct

JNB

45h 40m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,291

Multiple Airlines

12 May

YUL

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB

19 May

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 1,294

Multiple Airlines

28 May

YUL

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB

10 Jun

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 1,305

Multiple Airlines

9 May

YUL

32h 00m

2 stops

JNB

3 Jun

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 1,326

Multiple Airlines

9 May

YUL

29h 15m

1 stop

JNB

3 Jun

JNB

27h 15m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 1,329

Multiple Airlines

12 May

YYZ

46h 55m

2 stops

JNB

19 May

JNB

25h 27m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,330

KLM

15 Jun

YUL

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB

28 Jun

JNB

30h 25m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 1,331

Flights to Cape Town

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Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

YUL

46h 00m

2 stops

CPT

12 Oct

CPT

47h 32m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,196

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

YUL

46h 00m

2 stops

CPT

12 Oct

CPT

47h 32m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,199

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

YUL

46h 00m

2 stops

CPT

12 Oct

CPT

47h 32m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,213

Multiple Airlines

3 Oct

YYZ

51h 05m

2 stops

CPT

20 Oct

CPT

27h 57m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,265

Multiple Airlines

3 Oct

YYZ

51h 05m

2 stops

CPT

20 Oct

CPT

27h 57m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,269

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

YUL

66h 25m

3 stops

CPT

12 Oct

CPT

47h 32m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,271

Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

YYZ

51h 05m

2 stops

CPT

20 Oct

CPT

27h 57m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,271

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

YUL

66h 25m

3 stops

CPT

12 Oct

CPT

47h 32m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,272

Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

YYZ

51h 05m

2 stops

CPT

20 Oct

CPT

55h 20m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,272

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

YUL

61h 25m

3 stops

CPT

12 Oct

CPT

47h 32m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 1,273

Multiple Airlines

19 Sep

YUL

61h 25m

3 stops

CPT

30 Sep

CPT

62h 27m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,319

Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

YYZ

58h 40m

3 stops

CPT

20 Oct

CPT

27h 57m

3 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,319

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Qatar Airways

12 May

YYZ

31h 40m

2 stops

DUR

19 May

DUR

35h 00m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,663

Qatar Airways

17 Jun

YYZ

31h 35m

2 stops

DUR

2 Jul

DUR

52h 00m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,748

Qatar Airways

6 May

YUL

37h 40m

2 stops

DUR

10 May

DUR

34h 10m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,787

Qatar Airways

6 May

YUL

37h 40m

2 stops

DUR

10 May

DUR

34h 10m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,788

Emirates

17 Jun

YYZ

43h 40m

1 stop

DUR

2 Jul

DUR

44h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,863

Emirates

17 Jun

YYZ

43h 40m

1 stop

DUR

2 Jul

DUR

44h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,864

Emirates

17 Jun

YYZ

43h 40m

1 stop

DUR

2 Jul

DUR

44h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,865

Qatar Airways

6 May

YUL

37h 40m

2 stops

DUR

10 May

DUR

34h 10m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,889

Qatar Airways

6 May

YUL

37h 40m

2 stops

DUR

10 May

DUR

34h 10m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,890

Qatar Airways

17 Jun

YYZ

31h 35m

2 stops

DUR

2 Jul

DUR

52h 00m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,900

Emirates

12 Jun

YYZ

43h 40m

1 stop

DUR

27 Sep

DUR

44h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,911

Emirates

9 Jun

YYZ

43h 40m

1 stop

DUR

11 Jul

DUR

44h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,914

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Qatar Airways

21 May

YYZ

41h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

25 May

PLZ

55h 15m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,689

Qatar Airways

21 May

YYZ

41h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

25 May

PLZ

55h 15m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,691

Multiple Airlines

5 Jun

YUL

35h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Jun

PLZ

29h 20m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,984

Multiple Airlines

5 Jun

YUL

30h 10m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Jun

PLZ

29h 20m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 1,985

Multiple Airlines

5 Jun

YUL

35h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Jun

PLZ

36h 30m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,036

Multiple Airlines

5 Jun

YUL

30h 10m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Jun

PLZ

31h 10m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,076

Multiple Airlines

5 Jun

YUL

35h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

16 Jun

PLZ

29h 20m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,077

Qatar Airways

21 May

YYZ

41h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

25 May

PLZ

52h 05m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,082

Qatar Airways

21 May

YYZ

41h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

25 May

PLZ

55h 15m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,083

Multiple Airlines

5 Jun

YUL

35h 55m

3 stops

PLZ

16 Jun

PLZ

36h 30m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,133

Multiple Airlines

5 Jun

YUL

35h 55m

3 stops

PLZ

16 Jun

PLZ

36h 30m

3 stops

YUL

C$ 2,134

Emirates

21 May

YUL

51h 45m

2 stops

PLZ

25 May

PLZ

30h 05m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 2,175

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Qatar Airways

7 May

YYZ

34h 30m

2 stops

HDS

11 May

HDS

56h 30m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,016

Qatar Airways

7 May

YYZ

34h 50m

2 stops

HDS

11 May

HDS

58h 50m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,017

Qatar Airways

7 May

YYZ

34h 50m

2 stops

HDS

11 May

HDS

58h 50m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,215

Qatar Airways

7 May

YYZ

34h 50m

2 stops

HDS

11 May

HDS

56h 30m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,217

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YUL

CPT

46h 00m

2 stops

2:25 p.m. - 7:57 a.m.

CPT

YUL

47h 32m

3 stops

C$ 1,196Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

6:10 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.

YUL

CPT

46h 00m

2 stops

2:25 p.m. - 7:57 a.m.

CPT

YUL

47h 32m

3 stops

C$ 1,199Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

6:50 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.

YUL

JNB

20h 30m

1 stop

6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.

JNB

YUL

30h 25m

1 stop

C$ 1,331KLM

Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

6:50 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.

YUL

JNB

20h 30m

1 stop

11:15 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.

JNB

YUL

26h 50m

2 stops

C$ 1,346KLM

Thu, 28 May - Wed, 10 Jun

6:50 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.

YUL

JNB

20h 30m

1 stop

8:25 p.m. - 11:13 p.m.

JNB

YUL

32h 48m

2 stops

C$ 1,355Delta

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun

11:20 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.

YVR

JNB

25h 00m

2 stops

8:25 p.m. - 9:07 p.m.

JNB

YVR

33h 42m

2 stops

C$ 1,724Delta

Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun

5:50 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

YOW

JNB

18h 40m

1 stop

7:00 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.

JNB

YOW

32h 35m

2 stops

C$ 1,780United Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May

5:50 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

YOW

JNB

18h 40m

1 stop

7:00 p.m. - 5:07 p.m.

JNB

YOW

28h 07m

2 stops

C$ 1,781United Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May

6:50 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.

YTZ

JNB

31h 45m

2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 11:52 a.m.

JNB

YTZ

28h 22m

2 stops

C$ 2,007Emirates

Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun

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

YTZ

JNB

27h 25m

2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 11:47 a.m.

JNB

YTZ

28h 17m

2 stops

C$ 2,009Emirates

Mon, 4 May - Wed, 20 May

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MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 5/10

6:10 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

2:25 p.m.-7:57 a.m.

3 stops47h 32m

C$ 1,196

MontrealCape Town

YUL - CPT

YULCPT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 5/10

6:10 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

2:25 p.m.-7:57 a.m.

3 stops47h 32m

C$ 1,199

MontrealJohannesburg

YUL - JNB

YULJNB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 15/6

6:50 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

6:00 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop30h 25m

C$ 1,331

MontrealJohannesburg

YUL - JNB

YULJNB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 28/5

6:50 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

11:15 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

2 stops26h 50m

C$ 1,346

MontrealJohannesburg

YUL - JNB

YULJNB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 29/5

6:50 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

8:25 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

2 stops32h 48m

C$ 1,355

VancouverJohannesburg

YVR - JNB

YVRJNB

Vancouver Intl

Thu 28/5

11:20 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

8:25 p.m.-9:07 p.m.

2 stops33h 42m

C$ 1,724

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 29/4

5:50 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

7:00 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops32h 35m

C$ 1,780

Quickest round-trip

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 29/4

5:50 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

7:00 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops28h 07m

C$ 1,781

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ - JNB

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Thu 28/5

6:50 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

1:30 p.m.-11:52 a.m.

2 stops28h 22m

C$ 2,007

TorontoJohannesburg

YTZ - JNB

YTZJNB

Toronto Island

Mon 4/5

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

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

1:30 p.m.-11:47 a.m.

2 stops28h 17m

C$ 2,009

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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 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 18 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$ 706
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,196
Fastest flight time	27h 15m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to South Africa from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 706 (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 72 hours is C$ 1,196 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Cape Town Intl).

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The fastest flight to South Africa from Canada takes 27h 15m (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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July has the highest demand for flights to South Africa, with a 9% 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 Cape Town International Convention Centre, Camps Bay 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 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$ 83, C$ 97, and C$ 103 respectively.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Of the 18 airlines that fly to South Africa, KLM, United Airlines and British Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. KLM is the most popular among the three airlines, with 41% 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 April 2026, there are 26 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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Montreal to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,199

Toronto to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,200

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Vancouver to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,282

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Toronto to Durban flightsfrom C$ 1,663

Calgary to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,696

Ottawa to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,703

Vancouver to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,735

Ottawa to Johannesburg flightsfrom C$ 1,780

Montreal to Durban flightsfrom C$ 1,788

Calgary to Cape Town flightsfrom C$ 1,842

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