Cheap flights from Hong Kong to South Africa from HK$3,083

HKG — JNB
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to South Africa

Sun 8-1123:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Sat 21-1113:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 27-10HK$5,444
Thu 12-1123:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Wed 25-1115:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 29-10HK$5,617
Thu 19-1123:55 -
1 stop20h 15m
Thu 26-1115:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 28-10HK$5,640
Fri 13-1123:55 -
1 stop19h 35m
Sat 21-1114:30 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 28-10HK$5,836
Thu 5-1119:45 -
1 stop18h 40m
Wed 18-1109:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 30-10HK$5,907
Mon 2-1119:45 -
1 stop18h 40m
Sun 15-1109:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 26-10HK$6,189
Mon 2-1107:50 -
2 stops30h 35m
Sun 15-1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 30-10HK$6,268
Sat 14-1119:45 -
1 stop18h 40m
Wed 25-1109:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 28-10HK$6,425
Sat 28-1119:45 -
1 stop18h 40m
Sun 6-1209:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 26-10HK$6,433
Thu 3-1207:50 -
2 stops30h 35m
Mon 7-1209:15 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 30-10HK$6,448
Thu 5-1107:25 -
2 stops31h 00m
Wed 18-1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 30-10HK$6,480
Fri 6-1123:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Sat 21-1113:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 27-10HK$6,558

Find flight deals from Hong Kong to South Africa

Round-trip from

HK$5,617

One-way from

HK$3,083

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

HK$9,210

Good round-trip deal

HK$10,006 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12-11-25-11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
10-11-31-12
  • 10-11-31-12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 50m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (HK$3,067 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (HK$722 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hong Kong Intl to South Africa.

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Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG Hong Kong Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 10-11

13:35-08:25

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,083

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG Hong Kong Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 15-11

10:45-08:25

3 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,742

Hong KongCape Town

HKG Hong Kong Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 13-11

23:55-14:10

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$4,260

Hong KongCape Town

HKG Hong Kong Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 19-1

00:25-17:25

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$4,370

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG Hong Kong Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 9-1

18:05-13:55

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$4,417

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG Hong Kong Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 10-11

19:45-08:25

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$4,542

Hong KongCape Town

HKG Hong Kong Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 16-11

23:55-13:00

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$4,668

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG Hong Kong Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 20-1

14:00-20:10

3 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$4,817

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG Hong Kong Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 15-11

18:05-08:40

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$4,824

Hong KongCape Town

HKG Hong Kong Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 16-11

21:00-11:35

2 stops44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$5,076

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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of HK$7,131). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of HK$9,390). 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 HKG 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.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to South Africa

The most flights from HKG 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 23% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 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 Wednesday 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 3 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hong Kong to South Africa, such as Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

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

  • 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.

  • 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 40m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Emirates 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$2,948 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from HK$3,313 and Qatar Airways from HK$3,585 one-way.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to South Africa?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Hong Kong to South Africa are Japan Airlines (54%), LATAM Airlines (54%) and Cathay Pacific (54%).

  • 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$11,503, our data indicates the cheapest price to be HK$10,006. The most popular route (Hong Kong Intl - Cape Town Intl), is priced around HK$5,617.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to South Africa (average of HK$7,131). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of HK$9,390). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestHK$5,139AverageHK$7,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestHK$5,389AverageHK$7,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestHK$5,753AverageHK$7,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestHK$7,503AverageHK$11,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestHK$7,880AverageHK$9,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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