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Flights to South Africa in 2023

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Popular inOctoberHigh demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Cheapest inMayBest time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average priceRM 3,980Average for return flights in March 2023
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Return fromRM 4,311From Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
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One-way fromRM 1,833One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Africa
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RM 4,042 - RM 5,835

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Kuala Lumpur IntlCape Town Intl

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

2023-07-28

1 stop19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

2023-08-07

1 stop20h 35m

RM 4,042

Kuala Lumpur IntlCape Town Intl

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

2023-07-28

2 stops21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

2023-08-07

2 stops20h 35m

RM 4,047

Kuala Lumpur IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

2023-05-08

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

2023-05-21

1 stop25h 00m

RM 4,311

Kuala Lumpur IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

2023-08-30

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

2023-09-10

2 stops33h 40m

RM 4,431

Kuala Lumpur IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

2023-05-08

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

2023-05-21

2 stops30h 30m

RM 4,516

Kuala Lumpur IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

2023-08-30

2 stops41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

2023-09-10

1 stop19h 25m

RM 4,704

Kuala Lumpur IntlCape Town Intl

KUL - CPT

KULCPT

Kuala Lumpur Intl

2023-04-27

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

2023-05-07

1 stop26h 00m

RM 5,835

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When is the best time to fly to South Africa?

Average South Africa flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

KUL - JNB

Price

RM 3,439 - RM 5,994

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

JNB

Rainfall

0 - 120 mm

When is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to South Africa, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

At the southern most tip of Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean seamlessly meets the Indian Ocean rests South Africa. Plagued with a turbulent past this remarkable country has finally found its identity; one that intrepid travellers are quickly discovering can be mesmeric. It is this innate characteristic that draws thousands to book flights to South Africa annually.

The most popular stop for travellers taking flights to South Africa is Cape Town. The oldest city in southern Africa is by far the most progressive, with its trendy restaurants, buzzing nightlife and quirky shops. North of Cape Town is the vibrant, brash city of Johannesburg which most travellers visit on their way to Kruger Park – the biggest and most famous wildlife reserve in the world.

The towns along the coast of the country are also well worth a visit. Durban, in the northeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, has the best surf beaches while Port Elizabeth’s quaint cafes provide a good rest-stop on the way to the Garden Route. This coastal strip with its lagoons, forests and stunning beaches has become the second most popular destination after Cape Town.

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South Africa climate

Southern Hemisphere rules apply in South Africa. Winter is May to August; Spring September to October; Summer November to February and Autumn March to April. The climate is, in general, temperate with long sunny days. Most of the provinces have some rain in the summer, however in the Western Cape rain falls during the winter months.

Getting around South Africa

There are eight domestic airlines operating flights around South Africa. British Airways flies from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, and between Cape Town and Durban. South African Airways, the national carrier, flies to several destinations including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, George, Upington, Kimberley, East London, Mthatha, Margate, and Sun City. South African Express flies between Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London and George and several other cities.

Other airlines offering domestic flights include Kululu.com, Mango and Nationwide. There are also smaller charter airlines

Intercape, Greyhound and Translux offer services around the country.

Rail: Spoornet connects the major cities; Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, Cape Town or Durban for example. The Blue Train is a luxury service (scheduled and charter) that runs Pretoria – Cape Town – Pretoria. There are special packaged routes too. Rovos Rail is another luxury service and the Steam Train Company offers scenic tours old-style.

Roads are good and car rental companies with branches at the airports and around the country include Avis, Budget and Europcar. It’s also possible to rent a motorbike or campervan/motorhome. Drive on the left.

What is good to know if travelling to South Africa?

  • South Africa has 20 national parks, of which Kruger is the largest and best-known. It was established in 1898 and is about the size of Wales. It is home to 147 mammals, 114 types of reptiles, and 507 species of birds. Among them are hippos, crocodiles, Impala antelopes (most numerous animal), zebras, buffaloes, giraffes and elephants. The big cats call Kruger home too – there are 1,500 lions, 900 leopards and 300 cheetahs. There are several rest camps throughout the park ranging from huts and family cottages to luxury guest houses.
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is composed of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (of South Africa) and Gemsbok National Park (of Botswana). It has more than 3.6 million hectares. In such a large space, vegetation is sparse and most of the animals concentrate around the Auob and Nossob riverbeds. Ground squirrel and suricate (meerkat) are the most numerous animals; badger, pangolin (anteater) and fox are also in residence. There are raptors (eagles, vultures, falcons and kestrels) as well as predators (cheetah, leopard, hyena and lion).
  • Whales, turtles and penguins: view breaching whales at Hermanus, south of Cape Town. The town has its own whale crier, who blows his horn in a “Morse” code, signaling the location of whales. There are African Jackass Penguins on Boulder’s Beach in Simonstown (Simon’s Town). To spot Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles nesting, head to St Lucia in KwaZulu Natal. The turtles nest between November and January and hatch between January and March.
  • Johannesburg has the Apartheid Museum and MuseuMAfricA, a history and cultural museum. Far from Austria, the South African Lipizzaners, are in action each Sunday morning in Kyalami. During Easter, the horses will dance to the music of the 1970s.
  • Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The cable car whooshes up the mountain (1085m / 3,560 feet) in less than ten minutes and has a rotating floor offering 360-degree views of the city.
  • Trivago is a useful website for user reviews and recommendations on accommodation in South Africa. The site includes pages on a range of hotels across the country, including those in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Hermanus.

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