By using our smart “No change fee” filter, that’s how. Just enter your origin, destination and dates, click the “Search” button, then tick the checkbox directly underneath the “Flexible change policies” subheading (top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find low-cost, flexible flights to South Africa.

Pack your bags and jump on board one of these two airlines that service South Africa:

• United Airlines - 56 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 26 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.
• Delta Air Lines - 43 flights to or near South Africa each month, including 30 flights to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) and 13 flights to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) per month.

Book ahead of time, consider alternative airports, avoid peak travel periods — there are lots of ways! Another one is to make the most of Expedia’s “flexible dates” function. Find your South Africa flight, then compare the prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to South Africa was S$234.

One-way trips departing from Johannesburg (JNB) sold for as low as S$89 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a return ticket to South Africa varied between S$234 and S$946. If you spot a bargain, book quickly — these fares don’t stick around for long.

Depending on your carrier and point of origin, one of these busy airports will be your entry point to South Africa:

• O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 60 flights per month.
• Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 39 flights per month.

Jet off on a Tuesday to boost your chances of securing the cheapest airfare to South Africa. Mondays are usually the next most affordable day to depart. Saturday is generally the most expensive day to fly anywhere.

Seats ranged from just S$234 to S$946 over the last seven days. When you’re ready to book, we’re here to help you grab a cheap flight to South Africa.

August, September and October is when you’ll see the cafés and restaurants of busy cities like Cape Town packed with visitors and locals. It’s an appealing time to discover South Africa, so consider planning your trip then. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, summer here starts December 1. Throughout this period, temperatures normally range from 18ºC to 27ºC in Cape Town.

A good month to book affordable flights to South Africa is February. It’s worth noting that in the United States, the most expensive time to purchase a ticket is the month of December.