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Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 4 May
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,295 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,295
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Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 4 May
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,308 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,308
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Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 4 May
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,348 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,348
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Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,447 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$1,447
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Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 17 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,781 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,781
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found 5 days ago
Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 29 May
MEL
Melbourne
DUR
Durban
AU$1,852 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,852
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found 3 days ago
Thu, 16 Apr - Fri, 1 May
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,902 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,902
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found 1 day ago
Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 1 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,920 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,920
Return
found 5 days ago
Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,945 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$1,945
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found 20 hours ago
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 4 May
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,957 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,957
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Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Score Epic South Africa Accommodation Deals
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
The price is AU$111 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$111
per night
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
Everything
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Road Lodge Gqeberha
Boardwalk Casino and, Entertainent World Marine Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape
The price is AU$67 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$67
per night
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (456 reviews)
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$207 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$207
per night
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,795 reviews)
Clean room, great amenities
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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The Commodore Hotel
Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape
The price is AU$346 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$346
per night
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (906 reviews)
Room very clean. Staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotels With Airport Transportation
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$151 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$151
per night
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and so kind. Very good hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$134 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
AU$134
per night
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel was an easy walk from the airport where we overnighted before catching our flight to Zambia. The bar was friendly and the bartender was punctual.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
2 Hulley Road, Isando, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (855 reviews)
Lovely!
Excellent place to stay near the airport. Breakfast was outstanding!
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
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Sunrock Guesthouse
Park Street 11 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$176 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$176
per night
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (828 reviews)
Lovely room and lovely staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Score Epic South Africa Accommodation Deals
Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel
Corner of Burg & Wale Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Cape ...
Great location walking distance to everything
Great location we could walk to long street that had all the bars and restaurants. Also the rooftop bars were close and walking distance as well. There are a lot of homeless people around. But I found that’s in every downtown area and was in the same in Johannesburg. They do not bother you and at ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2019
Circa On The Square Hotel
14 Jetty Street, Roggebaai, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
Needs renovation
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024
Cape Royale Luxury Suites
47 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Cape Town Stadium and Long Street are ...
The couch, carpet and chair in the lounge were filthy. The place also smelled like it was standing closed for months. We kept the door open constantly for fresh air. The bathrooms can also do with extractor fans. Coffee machine missing, as well as docking station, but there was a used (dirty) espresso ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2020
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Icon Luxury Apartments
36 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are ...
I paid for Superior Apartment and was checked into a standard apartment which was very discouraging till I managed to realized I was in the wrong apartment, then I screamed at the management. That was very heart breaking after paying so much.
Reviewed on 2 July 2020
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Family Friendly Hotels in
The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort
Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg Moses Kotane North West
The price is AU$250 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$250
per night
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (829 reviews)
Families like: Kids' swimming pool, free water park access, children's club, playground
Travellers say...
Awesome staff
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Pilanesburg National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, North West
The price is AU$552 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$552
per night
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa lodge in Pilanesberg National Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (627 reviews)
Families like: Kids' swimming pool, children's club, playground, cots
Travellers say...
Excellent service and great place for vacation
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg
R24 - Rustenburg/Krugersdorp Road Rustenburg North West
The price is AU$193 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$193
per night
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rustenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cynthiana Park and Ster-Kinekor Rustenburg ...
7.8/10 Good! (204 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, mini golf, games room
Travellers say...
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort
Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West
The price is AU$711 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$711
per night
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (653 reviews)
Families like: Kids' swimming pool, free water park access, children's club, playground
Travellers say...
All of the above
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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FAQs about airfare deals to South Africa
How many airlines fly to South Africa?
With Wotif you have the choice of 21 Airlines to choose from for your South Africa trip.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?
The most popular airlines flying to South Africa include Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, South African Airways.
What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to South Africa?
Flights to South Africa start as low as AU$1,295, with this particular journey taking you from Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How do I save money on flights when booking with Wotif?
Everyone loves a bargain, so maximise your saving potential by mixing and matching airlines according to their fare types. Wotif data indicates that travellers who booked flights using Wotif in 2019 saved almost 55% on average when their return flights were made up of two different airlines or fare types.
When can I get cheap flights to South Africa?
Wotif data shows us that February is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and April is your best bet for the round-trip Journey.
Which airport in South Africa is the cheapest to fly to?
If you're looking to save money on your flight to South Africa, then the airport you choose is important. On this occasion, Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) is the cheapest journey at AU$1,295.
What happens if my flight to South Africa is cancelled because of covid-19?
If your flight is cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 then visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information. Furthermore, you can log into your Itinerary to view the airline's cancellation policy, including what they will and won't let you do with regards to your flight.
Is it possible to cancel my flight to South Africa due to covid-19?
Cancellation is dependent on the airline and will differ across companies, but many airlines will continue to travel to impacted areas. Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change frequently across South Africa, which is why it is vitally important for travellers to confirm with their airline that their upcoming flight is due to go ahead. If you’re still unsure, please visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information regarding cancellation due to COVID-19.
