Flight specials South Africa: find a fare that works for your trip.
Search current options for your dates, then compare the complete fare. This page does not publish verified live promotional prices or guarantee a cheapest airline.
Content updated 1 October 2026
Written and reviewed by Kyle Govender, founder and editor · Johannesburg
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How to tell whether a flight special saves you money.
| Check | What matters |
|---|---|
| Travel dates | An advertised promotion may cover only selected dates, routes or flights. Search your exact journey. |
| Price basis | Check whether the advertised price is one-way or return, and whether it applies per person. |
| Included items | Compare the selected fare with the bags and extras you need. |
| Checkout total | Review the complete payable amount and conditions before confirming. |
Make the right booking
Compare fare inclusions across airlines.
There is no permanent winner for every route and date. Use each airline guide to understand the selected fare, then compare live options.
| Airline guide | Before comparing the price |
|---|---|
| FlySafair | Check the fare’s baggage allowance, required extras and change conditions. |
| LIFT | Check the fare’s baggage allowance, required extras and change conditions. |
| Airlink | Check the fare’s baggage allowance, required extras and change conditions. |
| CemAir | Check the fare’s baggage allowance, required extras and change conditions. |
| SAA | Check the fare’s baggage allowance, required extras and change conditions. |
Where specials land
Start with a route you actually need.
Use these route guides to check the airports and journey costs, then search your own dates. A route guide does not confirm a live sale.
| Route | Typical one-way from | Route guide |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg → Durban | Compare live | JNB–DUR guide → |
| Durban → Johannesburg | Compare live | DUR–JNB guide → |
| Johannesburg → Cape Town | Compare live | JNB–CPT guide → |
| Cape Town → Johannesburg | Compare live | CPT–JNB guide → |
| Lanseria → Durban | Compare live | HLA–DUR guide → |
| Lanseria → Cape Town | Compare live | HLA–CPT guide → |
| Cape Town → Durban | Compare live | CPT–DUR guide → |
| Durban → Cape Town | Compare live | DUR–CPT guide → |
| Johannesburg → Gqeberha | Compare live | JNB–PLZ guide → |
| Johannesburg → George | Compare live | JNB–GRJ guide → |
Illustrative advance-purchase fares observed in 2026 — sale fares can drop below these. Run a live search for today's prices.
Make the right booking
A practical way to compare a promotion.
- Search your intended departure and return dates, with all passengers.
- Compare one nearby date pair if your trip is flexible.
- Keep the required bags and stops comparable.
- Add airport transport and any extra night caused by the flight times.
- Read the final conditions and payable total before confirming.
Use the total-cost calculator to compare two quoted options. It uses your inputs and does not fetch live airline prices.
Compare dates without a guaranteed-cheapest claim
Start with your own travel dates, then compare nearby departures and returns with the same passengers, baggage and stops. A public holiday or school break is a reason to check dates; it is not proof that every flight will cost more.
| Period | What to compare |
|---|---|
| December 2026 | Compare your preferred dates around 16, 25 and 26 December, including the return and airport transfers. |
| Easter 2027 | Good Friday is 26 March and Family Day is 29 March. Check nearby dates if your plans are flexible. |
| School breaks | Use the relevant school calendar. Public-school dates do not cover every independent school or regional country. |
Calendar sources: South African public holidays · Public-school calendars. Calendar references checked 24 September 2026.
We do not have a route-wide historical fare dataset supporting a fixed cheapest weekday, month or booking window. Use any price returned by a search as a dated quote for its stated conditions, not a permanent market average.
Flight specials FAQs
Questions travellers ask.
Where can I find flight specials in South Africa?
Search your route and dates, and check official airline promotions for any eligibility conditions. Compare the final total with the bags and extras you need; this guide does not maintain a live list of verified sale fares.
Which airline has the cheapest flight specials?
Compare available options for your actual dates and passengers. Check what the selected fare includes and the final amount before payment. A promotion does not guarantee that it is the lowest total for your journey.
When do South African airlines run flight sales?
No fixed booking window or weekday guarantees the lowest fare. Compare dates and usable times for your trip, then review the full cost and conditions.
Are flight specials refundable?
Compare available options for your actual dates and passengers. Check what the selected fare includes and the final amount before payment. A promotion does not guarantee that it is the lowest total for your journey.
Today's fares
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