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TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 26/1

8:25 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop31h 30m

C$ 957

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 29/1

7:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops44h 45m

C$ 1,026

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 27/1

10:20 a.m.-3:55 a.m.

1 stop34h 35m

C$ 1,132

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 13/11

6:00 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

C$ 1,206

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 6/12

12:45 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop35h 25m

C$ 1,220

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 13/11

8:30 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop30h 55m

C$ 1,388

TorontoPietermaritzburg

YYZ - PZB

YYZPZB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 17/3

2:55 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops40h 45m

C$ 1,602

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 2/1

6:40 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops40h 20m

C$ 1,608

TorontoCape Town

YYZ - CPT

YYZCPT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 15/12

6:15 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop33h 40m

C$ 2,017

TorontoJohannesburg

YYZ - JNB

YYZJNB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/12

12:35 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

1 stop48h 05m

C$ 2,078

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Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 503,521 searches and data was last updated on 4 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 929

One-way from

C$ 957

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Average price

C$ 1,629
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 24/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • Toronto to Johannesburg
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 30m total
  • Toronto to South Africa
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Tue 19/116:00 p.m.YYZ - JNB
1 stop21h 00mKLM
Mon 2/1211:55 p.m.JNB - YYZ
1 stop26h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,127
Mon 2/1211:30 p.m.YYZ - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Mon 9/1211:55 p.m.JNB - YYZ
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,132
Sun 17/119:15 p.m.YYZ - JNB
1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/127:40 p.m.JNB - YYZ
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,148
Tue 26/116:00 a.m.YYZ - JNB
2 stops42h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 2/121:15 a.m.JNB - YYZ
2 stops46h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,165
Thu 21/119:30 p.m.YYZ - JNB
1 stop29h 00mLufthansa
Wed 4/127:35 p.m.JNB - YYZ
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,177
Tue 3/1212:25 p.m.YTZ - JNB
2 stops39h 00mSWISS
Tue 24/1211:55 p.m.JNB - YTZ
2 stops26h 55mSWISS
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,181

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Toronto to South Africa takes 36 hours 38 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to South Africa are American Airlines, Kenya Airways and British Airways.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 4 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Delta, American Airlines and SWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.7
Good
874 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
1,646 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Overview

Despite South Africa’s anguished past, the country that occupies the southern tip of Africa has re-invented itself along the lines of a modern destination featuring a mixture of out-of-this-world scenery with a vibrant cultural heritage that combine to create an unforgettable experience.

Many visitors arriving on cheap flights to South Africa head for Cape Town, the oldest city in southern Africa. Its trendy restaurants and a hopping nightlife scene nestle comfortably in the beautiful coastal setting. Further north lies Johannesburg, a vibrant and edgy city, that many travellers see en route to Kruger Park, the world’s biggest and probably best-known wildlife reserve.

Many of the towns on South Africa’s long coast along both the Indian and Atlantic oceans also attract many visitors. Durban, located in KwaZulu-Natal province, features the best surfing beaches in the country while Port Elizabeth and its café culture attracts many travellers heading for the Garden Route. This area along the country’s coast boasts a combination of forests, beaches and lagoons that are one of South Africa’s most popular destinations.

South Africa climate

South Africa is generally sunny and hot in the summer, which lasts from December to April. The winter is mild. The country is large and has many different climates. The Cape is cold and wet in the winter, with snow falling in the mountains. Northern areas get regular thunderstorms on summer evenings, while winters are warm by day and cold at night. 

What is good to know if travelling to South Africa?

  • There is no shortage of national parks in South Africa. Of these, Kruger is both the largest and best-known. Established in 1898, it features 147 mammals, 114 types of reptile and 507 species of birds. So while hippos, crocodiles and Impala antelopes (most common animal in South Africa) can all be found here, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes and elephants also abound. Big cats also call the park home with 1,500 lions, 900 leopards and 300 cheetahs on display.  Rest camps are scattered throughout Kruger and they range according to your budget from huts to family cottages to luxury guest houses.
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is actually two national parks combined (Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and Gemsbok National Park in Botswana). Although it measures a staggering 3.6 million hectares, vegetation here is limited with many of the local animals congregating around the Auob and Nossob rivers. The most common animals are round squirrel and suricate (meerkat) though badgers, anteaters and fox are also in evidence.
  • On the coast whales, turtles and penguins can all be seen. Watch breaching whales at Hermanus, south of Cape Town, where a whale crier calls out the location of whales. African Jackass Penguins call Boulder’s Beach in Simonstown (Simon’s Town) home and nesting Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles can be seen at St Lucia in KwaZulu Natal. These tend to nest between November and January but do not hatch until the period between January and March.
  • The Apartheid Museum and MuseuMAfricA in Johannesburg offer a glimpse at the country’s history and culture, respectively. South African Lipizzaners jump into action on Sunday mornings in Kyalami.
  • In Cape Town a cable car whisks visitors to the top of Table Mountain. The ride covers the 1085m of elevation in under ten minutes and features a rotating floor offering unobstructed views of the city below.

South Africa airport overview

The spacious and attractive Durban King Shaka International Airport, known also as La Mercy Airport, was built in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Replacing the cramped Durban International Airport, the facility is large and modern, with state-of-the-art facilities that rival higher-traffic destinations Cape Town and Johannesburg for convenience. Named for the famous Zulu king of the 19th century, the architecture of the airport contains hints at the region’s culture, and eagle-eyed passengers will find many traditional Zulu shields.

Handling a little more than half of its 7.5 million passenger capacity, the airport rarely feels crowded. This is partly due to the limited number of destinations available on direct flights to Durban King Shaka Airport. Air traffic is primarily focused on local flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, George and East London. Most international flights to Durban International Airport connect via Johannesburg, but there are flights available to Mauritius, Maputo and Dubai.

The main annoyance of the airport is not the service or facilities, but its remote location 22 miles (35km) north of Durban. The current total lack of public transport options make getting into town an expensive prospect if you don’t have someone to pick you up.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost C$ 59, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 141.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to South Africa?

    A round-trip flight to South Africa will typically cost around C$ 237, however they can be found for as little as C$ 170.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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