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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopC$ 1,197
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopC$ 1,197

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to South Africa

Sun, 12 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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6:55 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.YUL-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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6:55 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CPT-YUL
28h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,197Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 12 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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9:55 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.YUL-CPT
28h 00m1 stop
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6:55 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CPT-YUL
28h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,200Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 8 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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7:00 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.YUL-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
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7:55 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.CPT-YUL
38h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,251Delta
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Mon, 9 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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9:15 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.YUL-CPT
23h 55m1 stop
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8:50 p.m. - 3:02 p.m.CPT-YUL
25h 12m1 stop
C$ 1,262United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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1:20 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.YYZ-CPT
22h 30m1 stop
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8:05 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.CPT-YYZ
22h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,263Delta
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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5:00 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.YUL-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
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7:40 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.JNB-YUL
26h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,264KLM
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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2:13 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.YUL-CPT
18h 57m1 stop
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8:50 p.m. - 7:48 p.m.CPT-YUL
29h 58m1 stop
C$ 1,271United Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov
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8:10 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YUL-JNB
19h 55m1 stop
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7:40 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.JNB-YUL
23h 35m1 stop
C$ 1,307KLM
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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
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10:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YYZ-JNB
20h 20m1 stop
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2:30 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.JNB-YYZ
24h 35m2 stops
C$ 1,377Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
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11:05 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YYZ-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
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2:30 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.JNB-YYZ
24h 35m2 stops
C$ 1,395Ethiopian Air
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South Africa

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Canada to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Canada to South Africa is November, when tickets cost C$ 1,588 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,527 and C$ 2,278 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canada to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Canada to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightC$ 791
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Toronto to Cape Town

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Which flights to South Africa are the most convenient?

    Flights to South Africa always include at least one layover at an international airport. However, the national carriers Air Canada and South African Airlines jointly offer flights from major Canadian hubs such as Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Edmonton International Airport (YEG), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Johannesburg with just one layover at a major European airport such as London Heathrow (LHR) or Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). Travellers should note that Delta Airlines offers a direct flight from Miami to Johannesburg. This could be a convenient option, as there are many connections between Miami International Airport (MIA) and cities across Canada.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa?

    Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit South Africa for stays of up to 90 days. However, your passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond your expected date of departure from South Africa and it must have at least two blank pages as you will get a 'temporary resident visa' upon arrival. If your passport does not contain at least two empty pages for the temporary resident visa, you will be refused entry into the country.

  • Where should I fly to within South Africa?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is South Africa's most important airport, servicing Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is the perfect starting point for your journey due to its many domestic and international connections. If you are travelling to the southwestern region of the country, then Cape Town International Airport (CPT) might be the best option as it handles international flights from Europe and Asia.

  • I want to visit Kruger National Park. Where should I fly into?

    To visit Kruger National Park, fly into The Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP). This airport is located near the city of Nelspruit and is a common gateway into Kruger National Park. Carriers such as AirLink and SA Express offer flights to domestic destinations such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Once at the airport, you can rent a car and get to the national park in approximately 30min.

  • Are there any events in Cape Town that I should know about booking a flight to the city?

    This city has a couple of very large events that are quite popular with visitors to South Africa. In March, the AFI Cape Town fashion week occurs, as does the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Since both of these large events occur in the same month, it is best to book your tickets as far in advance to the city as possible when travelling here during this month.

  • If I would like to travel along the very famous Garden Route on the southeastern coast of South Africa, which airport should I fly to?

    Since this route travels the southeastern coast of the country along the Indian Ocean from Mossel Bay to Storms River, a great place to start your journey at the eastern end of this course is at the Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). There are a number of two-stop flights to this airport from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with layovers at airports like Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canada to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Canada to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canada to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Canada to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canada to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Canada to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Canada to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Canada to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Africa is Tuesday when round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 1,732. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when round-trip prices are C$ 1,896 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 1,075 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,486.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Africa flight deals.
  • Most flights from Canada to South Africa involve a layover within Europe. Due to South Africa's colonial past and European ties, you can find frequent and cheap connections to western European cities such as London, Frankfurt or Amsterdam.
  • If you are looking for cheap flights between major South African cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, consider checking South Africa's low-cost carriers Mango and Kulula, as they frequently offer cheap connections.
  • To visit the Valley of a 1,000 Hills and Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, catch a flight into King Shaka International Airport (DUR) which is located near Durban.
  • Travellers who want to explore the Northern Cape, which is home to the Augrabies Falls National Park and Kalahari Desert, can fly into Kimberly Airport (KIM). This airport is serviced by South African Airways from either Johannesburg or Cape Town.
  • Travellers who are hoping to visit South Africa's beautiful beaches or the Kragga Kamma Game Park should fly into Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). This airport is located on Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape Province.
  • When you want to travel to the city of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), you will find that there are a number of flight options from several cities in Canada. There is a one-stop flight aboard United Airlines from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport with a layover at Newark International Airport (EWR).
  • If you plan on travelling to the northern part of South Africa, another airport option in neighbouring Botswana is the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). From Toronto Pearson International Airport, you can find two-stop flights to this airport aboard a combination of Ethiopian Air and Airlink.
  • If you plan on travelling with children to South Africa, you should know that the law in this country requires that all children up to the age of three travel in an appropriate child restraint. It also states that any child under the age of 14 years old needs to travel with a seatbelt on.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Canada to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7964 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

8.0 ExcellentOlaf, Sep 2025ATL - CPT
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The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

It was beautiful easy and smooth experience. Thank you. Will definitely get Delta for my next travel.

Our flight was canceled after several delays. No hotel vouchers offered, minimal help for resolution leave me ultimately to cancel and book on an other airline. Then waited to get bags for more than 3 hours This whole experience has been awful!!!

Leaving on time and having my luggage on my connecting flight

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

After I checked in, I realized we had no seat assignment. It said they would be assigned at the gate. This was really frustrating because I usually use a lounge before flights, but I couldn't because I had to be at the gate to ensure we got our seat assignments. The gate agent arrived an hour before the flight left. I was the first one up to ask about seat assignments. She told us to wait for names to be called. Dozens of other passengers were paged, but we were not. Finally, I asked my husband to ask. He went up and was also told to wait. About 10 minutes later, they called for boarding. We still had not been told our seats. We went back to the desk and they were in a panic, saying we actually weren't on that flight. Then they made an announcement telling the stand by passengers to not board (in case we needed their seats). It was so stressful and unprofessional. Finally they gave us our seats. I have no idea what happened and why the two desk agents seemed to have conflicting ideas about our seats, whether we were on that flight etc.

Delta is a cut above the others in customer service.

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

Did not use entertainment Food great Stewards had an attitude, not the best but below average from my other flights with AA or BA

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Old tired plane, Uncomfortable business class seat. Breakfast dreadful and meagre. At least flight was on time!

The crew is very friendly and helpful. The food is good for airplane food. The flight is long and hard to sleep. The leg space is great. The plane arrived in plenty of time.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

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