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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to South Africa from HK$3,292

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 24-2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — JNB
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Hong Kong to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Sun 1-223:55HKG - CPT
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 14-213:50CPT - HKG
1 stop18h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30-12HK$5,495
Wed 28-100:25HKG - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 5-213:45JNB - HKG
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 30-12HK$6,016
Thu 12-220:55HKG - JNB
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6-309:50JNB - HKG
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31-12HK$6,647
Thu 11-621:30HKG - DUR
3 stops28h 20mEmirates
Sun 14-611:15DUR - HKG
3 stops49h 00mEmirates
Deal found 30-12HK$9,721
Sun 25-118:05HKG - JNB
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 9-213:45JNB - HKG
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1-1HK$6,382
Sun 25-115:10HKG - JNB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9-209:50JNB - HKG
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1-1HK$7,192
Thu 12-223:55HKG - JNB
1 stop34h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 6-314:30JNB - HKG
1 stop17h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31-12HK$7,207
Mon 13-400:55HKG - JNB
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 19-420:40JNB - HKG
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 31-12HK$6,561
Thu 5-318:05HKG - CPT
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12-314:00CPT - HKG
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1-1HK$7,254
Sun 25-118:05HKG - CPT
1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 27-112:35CPT - HKG
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 30-12HK$6,740
Sun 1-223:55HKG - CPT
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14-213:40CPT - HKG
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30-12HK$7,557
Tue 9-600:55HKG - JNB
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 14-614:45JNB - HKG
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 31-12HK$7,230
Wed 10-618:15HKG - DUR
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 14-617:00DUR - HKG
2 stops46h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 29-12HK$7,285
Sun 15-318:05HKG - JNB
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 28-320:30JNB - HKG
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 30-12HK$7,347
Thu 11-618:15HKG - DUR
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 14-617:00DUR - HKG
2 stops46h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 30-12HK$7,441
Sat 14-223:55HKG - DUR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21-210:20DUR - HKG
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31-12HK$10,079
Sun 12-419:40HKG - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 27-413:00CPT - HKG
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 31-12HK$7,472
Thu 5-307:50HKG - CPT
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 12-312:35CPT - HKG
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1-1HK$7,588

Find 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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

HK$5,495

One-way from

HK$3,292

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

HK$9,869

Good round-trip deal

HK$10,022 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1-2-14-2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24-2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (HK$50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (HK$1,047 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 1-2

23:55-13:45

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14-2

13:50-14:25

1 stop18h 35m

HK$5,495

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 28-1

00:25-15:35

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5-2

13:45-21:40

1 stop25h 55m

HK$6,016

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 25-1

18:05-15:35

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9-2

13:45-21:40

1 stop25h 55m

HK$6,382

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 13-4

00:55-17:15

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19-4

20:40-23:20

1 stop20h 40m

HK$6,561

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 12-2

20:55-08:20

2 stops41h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6-3

09:50-08:30

1 stop16h 40m

HK$6,647

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 25-1

18:05-17:30

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27-1

12:35-21:40

1 stop27h 05m

HK$6,740

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 25-1

15:10-08:20

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9-2

09:50-08:30

1 stop16h 40m

HK$7,192

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 12-2

23:55-03:55

1 stop34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6-3

14:30-14:25

1 stop17h 55m

HK$7,207

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 9-6

00:55-02:20

2 stops31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14-6

14:45-21:55

1 stop25h 10m

HK$7,230

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 5-3

18:05-10:30

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12-3

14:00-21:40

2 stops25h 40m

HK$7,254

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Best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hong Kong to South Africa

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of HK$3,611). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of HK$6,818). 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?

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 1 January 2026.

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 1 January 2026.

The most flights from HK0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 13% of flights being delayed.

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 1 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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
3,449 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

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
3,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

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
1,114 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

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
3,700 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
923 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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.

  • 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 19h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Hong Kong to South Africa is about 11829 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$3,128 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from HK$3,180 and Qatar Airways from HK$3,417 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of HK$3,611). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of HK$6,818). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Hong Kong to South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hong Kong to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 70,647 searches. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestHK$3,612AverageHK$8,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestHK$5,374AverageHK$6,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestHK$7,383AverageHK$10,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestHK$7,901AverageHK$9,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestHK$7,990AverageHK$9,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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