Things to know before booking a flight to South Africa

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1. There are adequate flights to South Africa.

2. Flights to South Africa are available from all major European capitals and arrive in Cape Town and Johannesburg every day.

3. Some airlines that offer service on the SA route include, Air France, United Airlines, American airlines, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia airways, LTU (air Berlin), and South African Airways (SAA). There are many more.

4. South African Airways and Delta Airlines offer direct flights to the country

5. If you fly with KLM, you will almost certainly fly via Schiphol

6. Lufthansa leaves every day from Frankfurt, Dusseldorf

7. Iberia flights to South Africa are available for around £400.00. It will be necessary to verify if this figure still stands.

8. Airline flight prices to South Africa can vary greatly. There are many different ticket providers offering many different prices.

9. Don’t be fooled into thinking that flights to South Africa are always cheap, they can be a bit pricey.

10. Flights to South Africa are more expensive in December.

11. You can find some cheap ones from London or Amsterdam

12. You need to book well in advance to get the cheapest tickets

13. They can be easily booked by agents

14. You can also book online. Just like anywhere else, simply select your departure airport or country of departure and you’ll get a list to choose from.

15. All or most accept American Express, MasterCard, Visa as well as Visa Debit and Visa Electron.

16. The country’s infrastructure is excellent, which attracts several airlines to serve SA routes.

17. Flights to SA can be booked

18. Most internationals are generally overnight.

19. Many travelers prefer direct night flights to the country.

20. British Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offer daytime flights to SA

21. Most of them land at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport.

22. November to March is tourist season and it is difficult to get cheap reservations during this time.

23. Christmas and New Years get even busier and harder to make a reservation.

24. It is easier to find a cheap plane ticket from June

25. It is advisable to obtain travel insurance when you fly to South Africa, to any country, especially if you travel regularly for business.

26. Many airlines accept a deposit if you book at least ten weeks in advance.

27. Most of the websites that offer airline ticket reservations also offer accommodation and car rental reservations. This makes it quite easy for you to organize your trip. Looking for such sites? keep reading

28. It is always advisable to consider what you want to do while you are on this journey. It can consume you if you live this up to the last minute.

29. Buy a ticket that allows you to travel during the week. This way you can possibly get a better deal.

30. Not all airlines heading to the country are scheduled. Some are chartered.

31. You can book British Airways flights to South Africa starting at around £400.

32. You can book them from NYC or Washington DC

33. Direct flights are a bit expensive

34. During the winter, prices are at a low season price.

35. Indirect flights offer cheaper fares

36. Some flights go through Kenya and Zimbabwe

37. You must have a valid passport and visa if traveling from some countries

38. Some booking agents no longer allow passengers to check in unless their return dates have also been booked.

39. You must be 18 years or older to consume alcohol on all airline flights

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