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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to South Africa from HK$3,559

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 30-3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — JNB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hong Kong to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

HK$5,618

One-way from

HK$3,559

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

HK$6,559

Good round-trip deal

HK$13,152 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12-3-20-3
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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30-3
  • 30-3
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (HK$8,033 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (HK$1,502 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong Intl to South Africa.
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Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Wed 12-322:50HKG - CPT
2 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 20-313:50CPT - HKG
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21-2HK$5,618
Sat 22-323:55HKG - JNB
1 stop26h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 30-307:45JNB - HKG
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20-2HK$6,053
Mon 7-417:45HKG - JNB
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Mon 14-410:10JNB - HKG
2 stops28h 55mAir China
Deal found 21-2HK$6,543
Sun 9-1100:25HKG - CPT
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22-1117:15CPT - HKG
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20-2HK$7,833
Fri 21-300:25HKG - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 30-320:40JNB - HKG
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20-2HK$7,942
Sun 9-318:00HKG - CPT
1 stop23h 40mEmirates
Tue 18-313:40CPT - HKG
1 stop26h 10mEmirates
Deal found 21-2HK$8,012
Mon 7-418:15HKG - JNB
1 stop32h 35mEmirates
Mon 14-413:25JNB - HKG
1 stop25h 50mEmirates
Deal found 21-2HK$8,012
Fri 27-618:50HKG - JNB
1 stop29h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 6-819:50JNB - HKG
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21-2HK$8,050
Mon 7-413:30HKG - JNB
3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13-401:15JNB - HKG
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21-2HK$8,276
Mon 10-1114:10HKG - CPT
1 stop25h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22-1110:40CPT - HKG
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20-2HK$8,664
Tue 11-318:05HKG - CPT
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 19-306:05CPT - HKG
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21-2HK$9,325
Wed 12-323:20HKG - CPT
1 stop42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20-317:15CPT - HKG
1 stop41h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21-2HK$9,581

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Fly from

Hong Kong

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 12-3

22:50-14:30

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20-3

13:50-18:05

2 stops22h 15m

HK$5,618

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 22-3

23:55-20:00

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30-3

07:45-16:45

2 stops27h 00m

HK$6,053

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 7-4

17:45-07:40

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14-4

10:10-21:05

2 stops28h 55m

HK$6,543

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 21-3

00:25-15:35

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30-3

20:40-21:55

1 stop19h 15m

HK$7,942

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 9-3

18:00-11:40

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18-3

13:40-21:50

1 stop26h 10m

HK$8,012

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 7-4

18:15-20:50

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14-4

13:25-21:15

1 stop25h 50m

HK$8,012

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 27-6

18:50-18:35

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6-8

19:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

HK$8,050

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 15-3

23:55-13:00

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30-3

14:30-19:50

3 stops23h 20m

HK$8,190

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 7-4

13:30-19:40

3 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13-4

01:15-23:40

3 stops40h 25m

HK$8,276

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 11-3

18:05-17:25

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19-3

06:05-21:30

2 stops33h 25m

HK$9,325

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Travel insights for flights from Hong Kong to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hong Kong to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HKG to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Hong Kong to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from HKG to ZA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from Hong Kong to South Africa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Hong Kong, you will be flying from Hong Kong Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is located 26.0 km from the centre of Hong Kong.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hong Kong to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as HK$4,049 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from HK$4,538 and Air China from HK$4,546 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    While some choose either Hong Kong Intl - Cape Town Intl or Hong Kong Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Hong Kong Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Hong Kong to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Hong Kong to South Africa? While on average our users pay HK$13,256, our data indicates the cheapest price to be HK$13,149. The most popular route (Hong Kong Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around HK$6,053.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestHK$5,746AverageHK$7,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestHK$5,976AverageHK$10,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapestHK$6,462AverageHK$6,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestHK$7,370AverageHK$9,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestHK$7,887AverageHK$9,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestHK$10,819AverageHK$13,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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