Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 32 days in advance to save up to 2% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 32 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Belfast to South Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £492, or £502 for flights within the next 24 hours.
May is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Belfast. Prices for May average £496 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £367. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in May
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Belfast and South Africa for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like British Airways, KLM, and Emirates flying from Belfast to South Africa have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Belfast to South Africa for under £580. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £566, but on average you can expect to pay £736.
There are no direct flights from Belfast to South Africa, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
British Airways, Emirates and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Belfast to South Africa.
Most travellers choose Belfast Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Belfast City - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Belfast City - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Belfast to South Africa.
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £446. While the most popular route (Belfast Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for £701 on average our data indicates £563 when flying from Belfast to South Africa
Departing from Belfast to South Africa will take you 20h 20m. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to South Africa, with prices starting at £642. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at £764 return.