How long is the flight from Hong Kong to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Hong Kong to South Africa in 18h 45m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Emirates, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Hong Kong to South Africa is about 10668 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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$3,096 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from HK$3,309 and Qatar Airways from HK$3,580 one-way.

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.

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).

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.

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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.

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Sun 7-618:15

HKG

CPT

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Sun 21-613:15

CPT

HKG

1 stop26h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 1-6HK$6,464

Sun 7-618:15

HKG

JNB

1 stop22h 15m

Qatar Airways

Sun 14-612:40

JNB

HKG

1 stop21h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 31-5HK$6,746

Wed 17-620:10

HKG

JNB

1 stop18h 10m

Etihad Airways

Wed 8-709:50

JNB

HKG

1 stop17h 10m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 1-6HK$6,840

Wed 25-1100:25

HKG

CPT

1 stop23h 00m

Qatar Airways

Mon 30-1119:00

CPT

HKG

1 stop20h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 2-6HK$6,934

Sun 21-620:10

HKG

JNB

1 stop18h 05m

Etihad Airways

Sat 4-709:45

JNB

HKG

1 stop17h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 2-6HK$7,004

Sun 19-720:10

HKG

JNB

1 stop18h 10m

Etihad Airways

Wed 29-709:50

JNB

HKG

1 stop17h 10m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 1-6HK$7,137

Sun 29-1118:05

HKG

CPT

1 stop29h 25m

Qatar Airways

Sat 5-1212:35

CPT

HKG

1 stop27h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 31-5HK$7,177

Fri 27-1119:35

HKG

JNB

1 stop18h 45m

Etihad Airways

Mon 30-1109:50

JNB

HKG

1 stop16h 40m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 31-5HK$7,294

Sat 5-901:25

HKG

CPT

1 stop22h 05m

Qatar Airways

Fri 11-919:30

CPT

HKG

1 stop20h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 2-6HK$7,318

Thu 4-618:15

HKG

CPT

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Thu 18-613:15

CPT

HKG

1 stop26h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 31-5HK$7,333

Thu 3-901:25

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CPT

1 stop22h 05m

Qatar Airways

Fri 11-919:30

CPT

HKG

1 stop20h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 2-6HK$7,451

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JNB

1 stop18h 10m

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JNB

HKG

1 stop27h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1-6HK$7,474

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Round-trip from	HK$6,840
One-way from	HK$3,917
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	HK$9,472
Good round-trip deal	HK$10,014 or less
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HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 27-11

19:35-08:20

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30-11

09:50-08:30

1 stop16h 40m

HK$7,294

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HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 17-6

19:10-10:15

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20-6

19:10-22:05

1 stop20h 55m

HK$7,702

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 16-6

19:10-16:15

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19-6

22:20-22:05

1 stop17h 45m

HK$7,702

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 14-6

21:30-20:35

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17-6

13:30-22:05

1 stop26h 35m

HK$7,709

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 7-6

14:30-13:10

2 stops28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21-6

13:15-21:55

1 stop26h 40m

HK$7,796

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 27-11

18:05-10:25

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30-11

13:25-21:50

1 stop26h 25m

HK$7,803

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 30-6

21:30-20:35

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7-7

19:10-22:05

1 stop20h 55m

HK$7,835

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 11-8

19:10-16:40

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23-8

13:15-18:15

2 stops23h 00m

HK$7,921

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 29-6

21:30-16:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6-7

20:00-15:25

1 stop37h 25m

HK$8,062

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 15-6

21:30-20:35

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28-7

10:05-22:05

1 stop30h 00m

HK$8,117

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of HK$4,576). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of HK$6,213). 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.

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

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.

How often are flights from Hong Kong to South Africa delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Cathay Pacific have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Hong Kong to South Africa is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from Hong Kong to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,581 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,581 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,581 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,357 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,581 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,730 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,581 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,006 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,581 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Hong Kong to South Africa in 18h 45m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Emirates, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Hong Kong to South Africa is about 10668 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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$3,096 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from HK$3,309 and Qatar Airways from HK$3,580 one-way.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of HK$4,576). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of HK$6,213). 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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