Getting to South Africa
Air Travel to South Africa / There are frequent direct and indirect flights by major airlines from destinations throughout Europe, North America, the East and Australasia to South Africa.
From the United Kingdom to South Africa
From the United Kingdom, South African Airways and British Airways offer the most direct flights but there are numerous European Airlines offering the same flight. London to Johannesburg is an eleven and a half hour direct flight and London to Cape Town direct is twelve hours flying time.
Getting to South AfricaFrom Germany to South Africa
From Germany, Lufthansa and South African Airways offer direct flights from Frankfurt and Munich to Johannesburg with a flying time of 10 hours and fifty minutes. During South Africa’s summer months Lufthansa also operate a direct flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town and Air Berlin from Munich to Cape Town.
Getting to South AfricaFrom the USA to South Africa
From the U.S.A the only direct flight to South Africa is with South African Airways and Delta Air Lines. SAA from New York (JFK) and Washington Dulles. Delta Airlines from Atlanta. Both Air Lines fly to Johannesburg.
From most other USA Destinations (eg. Washington D.C., New York L.A., Miami or San Francisco) you can fly via a European capital with a European carrier such as British Airways, KLM, Air France or United. Alternatively some of the Middle Eastern carriers are also flying into the USA, such as Emirates and Etihad.
Getting to South AfricaFrom Australia to South Africa
From Australia, Qantas offers direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg and South African Airways offer direct flights from Perth. Total flying time is approximately 11 hours and 5 minutes.
Getting to South AfricaInternational Flights
Based on shortest flight times without disembarking - many, many others available. Speak to your Travel Agent about getting the most convenient flights and cost effective flights for you.
DepartsUSA - Atlanta (ATL)
USA - New York (JFK)
USA - Washington (IAD)Germany - München (MUC)Germany - Frankfurt (FRA) 
Switzerland - Zurich (ZRH)
Netherlands - Amsterdam
France - Paris (CDG)
Turkey - Istanbul (IST)
UK - London (LHR) 
UK - London (LHR) Hong Kong (HKG) 
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Singapore (SIN)
Australia - Perth (PER) 
Australia - Sydney (SYD) Brazil - Sao Paulo (GRU)Argentina - Buenos AiresArgentina - Buenos AiresIsrael - Tel Aviv (TLV)
UAE - Dubai (DLB) 
UAE - Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Qatar - Doha (DOH)
Egypt - Cairo (CAI)
Kenya - Nairobi (NBO) 
Namibia - Windhoek (WDH) 
Domestic Flights
Based on shortest flight times available. Daily flights are available to all centres.
DepartsJohannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg (JNB)Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town (CPT)Durban (DUR)Durban (DUR)Looking for Things To Do on your holiday?
See Things To Do in South Africa or visit South Africa Events to see if any festivals or annual events are taking place during your stay. Also visit Outdoor Activities in South Africa for some inspiration.
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