South African Airways

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  • Popular Routes
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  • Schedule and Timetable

About South African Airways

Air travel is obviously the fastest way to get to your destination. Gone are the times when it was inevitably very expensive. With the introduction of low-cost airlines worldwide, travelling by plane has also become much more affordable than before. Even if you are on a budget, do not overlook flight tickets as the airfares are now not higher than what you pay for a train or bus trip. When booking a flight, always check the airport of departure and arrival as some of the destinations, both bigger and medium-sized, are served by more than one air haven or have several terminals within one and the same airport which can be located a long way from one another. Studying the schedule and other travellers’ reviews will help you to plan your journey to avoid mistakes and disappointment. Before you fly, remember to read your airline’s travel rules and requirements which can differ greatly from one airline to another. Calculate the time you need to get to the airport terminal and go through check-in and security formalities, and in the case of international flights ensure you carry a valid passport with you.

South African Airways offers easy and straightforward online reservations for flights to various destinations. Double-check the date and the price before you confirm your booking.

South African Airways Popular Airports

South African Airways can help you travel between international or domestic airports across the country. Here are the main airports the carrier uses:

  • Harare Airport
  • Kinshasa Airport
  • Addis Ababa Airport
  • Hosea Kutako Airport
  • Dar es Salaam Airport
  • Accra Airport
  • Durban Airport
  • Zurich Airport
  • Frankfurt Airport
  • Lusaka Airport
  • Abidjan Airport
  • Lilongwe Airport
  • Dubai International Airport
  • Port Elizabeth Airport
  • Cape Town Airport
  • Jomo Kenyatta Airport
  • Maputo Airport
  • Victoria Falls Airport
  • Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
  • OR Tambo Airport
  • Lagos Airport
  • Cairo Airport

South African Airways Top Destinations

Here is the list of the routes of South African Airways which enjoy the greatest popularity with travellers
and are always in high demand:

South African Airways Ticket Prices & Flight Classes

Ticket price depends on the seat class, departure time and day of the week, length of the route and demand. Obviously, the cheapest seats sell out very fast, and an advance reservation is a must to secure one. Many airlines run promotions – to grab the best deals, subscribe to
airlines’ social media accounts, and become a member of their frequent flier programs. Some airlines allow members of such programs to get discounted tickets or access to the best deals a couple of days before such tickets are available to all travellers.

Please note that some ticket classes do not include anything but the trip itself. You may be asked to pay extra for offline check-in, and choosing your seat, luggage, and meals. It may look inconvenient but if you are ready to travel light, can survive a couple of hours without eating on board, are ready to depart or arrive out of rush hours and to and from less convenient airports, such fares provide a good opportunity to save some money on your further travels.

Travel by Flight: Pros & Cons

Pros of Flight Travel

  • Without a doubt, planes are the best choice for long-haul travel covering the
    distance between the two destinations in the shortest time possible. Even if
    you add the time for getting to and from the airport and the time necessary to
    go through all the airport formalities, you still win time-wise. Sometimes it is also the only way to get to your destination without many connections, too.
  • With many budget airlines introducing domestic and international routes, flying becomes more and more affordable. Sometimes an air ticket will cost you even less than a train or bus ticket. Do check your options even if you are used to bussing or rail travel, especially if you travel domestically.
  • While very often there are enough options in the sense of departure and arrival times,
    price, and ticket class to choose from with direct flights, connecting flights offer even a wider choice and may prove a better option to grab.

Cons of Flight Travel

  • Travelling to and from the airport may take quite a lot of time as very often they are situated in the outskirts or out of town. Not all airports can boast easy and straightforward transport solutions for travellers to get to and from the air haven. Do check your options before you book the ticket as in some cases this trip to the airport can be even more expensive than your air ticket itself.
  • All airlines require you to arrive well in advance to check in, register your luggage and go through security checks. For short-distance flights, these formalities may result in longer travel time than that offered by buses or trains.
  • There are people who suffer from aerophobia, and flying may be a stressful experience for them, especially if flying domestically on smaller planes prone to turbulence.
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South African Airways Popular Routes

Abidjan - Accra
18:00
Windhoek - Gaborone
11:50, 17:45
Victoria Falls - Benoni
14:05, 14:10
Frankfurt - Windhoek
22:00, 22:05
Durban - Windhoek
08:05, 18:40, 20:05
Benoni - Windhoek
09:05, 15:00
Harare - Cape Town
07:20, 12:25
Sao Paulo - Cape Town
18:15
Durban - Cape Town
08:05, 15:10, 18:40, 20:05
Cairo - Nairobi
22:45, 23:30
Benoni - Mpumalanga
06:05, 18:30, 20:30
Durban - Mpumalanga
07:00, 08:05, 18:40, 20:05
Kinshasa - Cairo
00:50
Nairobi - Benoni
03:35, 06:30, 07:45, 12:35, 13:05, 21:00
Nairobi - Dubai
21:00
Nairobi - Victoria Falls
12:35, 21:00
Durban - Port Elizabeth
07:00, 08:05, 18:40, 20:05
Lusaka - Harare
13:30
Dubai - Sao Paulo
04:00, 09:10
Kinshasa - Lubumbashi
00:50
Durban - Lusaka
08:05, 20:05
Benoni - Mbombela
11:45, 16:55, 18:30, 20:35
Addis Ababa - Accra
08:40
Addis Ababa - Benoni
08:40, 23:25
Benoni - Victoria Falls
11:45, 11:50
Benoni - Munich
21:45
Durban - Phuket
19:10
Lagos Nigeria - Nairobi
22:30
Benoni - Maputo
08:50, 12:55, 13:10, 16:00, 17:00, 19:30
Durban - George
18:40, 20:05
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South African Airways Schedule & Timetable

Flight numberClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
SA581EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport20:4016:3019h 50m
SA581EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport20:3514:5518h 20m
SA369EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport20:3022:402h 10m
SA24EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport20:1017:5021h 40m
SA359EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport18:3020:402h 10m
SA359EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport17:4519:552h 10m
SA359EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport17:3019:402h 10m
SA571EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport16:5511:0518h 10m
SA357EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport16:4018:502h 10m
SA343EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport14:5517:002h 5m
SA343EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport14:3016:402h 10m
SA337EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport13:0515:152h 10m
SA337EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport13:0015:102h 10m
SA333EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport12:0014:102h 10m
SA333EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport11:5514:052h 10m
SA323EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport09:5512:052h 10m
SA317EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport09:1511:202h 5m
SA317EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport09:0511:152h 10m
SA317EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport09:0011:052h 5m
SA313EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport08:1010:202h 10m
SA307EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport07:1009:202h 10m
SA303EconomyOR Tambo AirportCape Town Airport06:0508:152h 10m
SA76EconomyOR Tambo AirportHosea Kutako Airport15:0016:551h 55m
SA74EconomyOR Tambo AirportHosea Kutako Airport09:0511:001h 55m
SA77EconomyHosea Kutako AirportOR Tambo Airport17:4519:301h 45m
SA75EconomyHosea Kutako AirportOR Tambo Airport11:5013:351h 45m
SA374EconomyCape Town AirportHarare Airport21:1511:4014h 25m
SA372EconomyCape Town AirportHarare Airport20:2021:4525h 25m
SA366EconomyCape Town AirportHarare Airport19:2521:4526h 20m
SA354EconomyCape Town AirportHarare Airport17:2008:4015h 20m

South African Airways Stations

Harare AirportKinshasa AirportAddis Ababa AirportHosea Kutako AirportDar es Salaam AirportAccra AirportDurban AirportZurich AirportFrankfurt AirportLusaka AirportAbidjan AirportLilongwe AirportDubai International AirportPort Elizabeth AirportCape Town AirportJomo Kenyatta AirportMaputo AirportVictoria Falls AirportSao Paulo Guarulhos AirportOR Tambo AirportLagos AirportCairo Airport