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Flights to South Africa starting at $1,081

Have you been telling yourself, “2026 is the year I travel more and sit less”? Well, here we are and there you are. So, where are you going? Looks like a flight to South Africa is calling. Good thing we can help you bag that flight out of town for cheap, so you can get your resolutions resolved.

Travel like you mean it

When you land it’s not straight to the tourist traps for you. You have things to do and see in South Africa that aren’t on a map or in the “Best of. . .” guides. You know this region is filled with hidden haunts, locals-only know favorites, and the off-beat-so-weird-it’s-amazing places. And you plan to find every last one of them. Good thing you’ll save a grip of cash on your flight so you can daytrip far and wide.

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  • Departure or Arrival: Like to arrive in the a.m. to get your day going? Or are you a night owl that knows the best fun happens late night? The choice is yours.

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,954 reviews)
"Great rooms, perfect location for an overnight layover. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Staying on the Executive Floor is the only way to go. You are pampered from the moment you arrive. On arrival you can wait in the club having breakfast and other refreshments until your room is ready. Each evening from 5:00-7:00 there is happy hour with a buffet of interesting canapés that vary throughout ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"Staff were ALL super helpful, friendly and professional. I felt the staff really represented the hotel well. Check-in was easy and relatively quick. I used the gym and it was extremely clean, in good working order and water and towels were available. The gym is a good size for a hotel gym. The hotel ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (686 reviews)
"I have travelled around the world and stayed in many 5 Star hotels but The Palace at Sun City is the best I have stayed by a long shot. The building is out of this world and the Staff will treat you like royalty...You are really in a Palace...Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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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.