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Cheap flights from Cardiff to South Africa from £542

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — JNB
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Sat 20/1217:25CWL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Tue 10/323:59JNB - CWL
1 stop18h 56mKLM
Deal found 6/12£1,016
Sat 20/1223:45CWL - JNB
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/313:45JNB - CWL
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£1,079

Find flight deals from Cardiff to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cardiff to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£617

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,017
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 41m total
  • Cardiff to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£110 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cardiff to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cardiff

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Tue 20/1

17:25-22:05

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

23:59-09:50

1 stop35h 51m

£617

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Tue 20/1

10:20-22:05

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:59-16:55

1 stop18h 56m

£617

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Tue 27/1

17:25-22:05

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:59-16:55

1 stop18h 56m

£620

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Wed 14/1

17:25-22:05

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-16:55

1 stop18h 56m

£689

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Wed 14/1

10:20-15:50

2 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

01:35-09:50

3 stops34h 15m

£759

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Sun 14/12

18:25-08:20

3 stops59h 55m

£542

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Sat 20/12

20:25-15:35

3 stops41h 10m

£789

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Sat 20/12

17:25-22:05

1 stop26h 40m

£1,127

CardiffJohannesburg

CWL - JNB

CWLJNB

Cardiff Wales

Sun 14/12

17:30-22:05

1 stop26h 35m

£1,252

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Deals found on 9/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to South Africa (average of £375). Flying from Cardiff to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £693). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 9 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and Etihad Airways from Cardiff to South Africa. 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,329 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cardiff to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to South Africa?

    Cardiff Wales (CWL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cardiff to South Africa. It is only a 9.1 mi journey to Cardiff Wales (CWL) from Cardiff’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cardiff to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cardiff to South Africa in 26h 40m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. Cardiff and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5686 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Cardiff to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to South Africa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to South Africa (average of £375). Flying from Cardiff to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £693). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cardiff to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£429Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£524Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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