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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to South Africa from HK$3,243

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 4-2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — JNB
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

HK$5,714

One-way from

HK$3,243

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

HK$10,384

Good round-trip deal

HK$8,372 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9-4-24-4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4-2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 10m total
  • Hong Kong to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (HK$3,189 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (HK$1,301 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 13 January 2026.

Thu 9-419:25
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24-409:50
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12-1HK$5,714
Thu 26-218:05
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5-312:35
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12-1HK$5,886
Sat 28-319:35
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11-409:50
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11-1HK$5,893
Thu 22-118:05
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4-218:55
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop20h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11-1HK$5,901
Wed 13-518:15
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19-514:45
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12-1HK$5,917
Thu 26-218:05
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5-312:45
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12-1HK$5,925
Thu 9-419:40
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23-420:40
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12-1HK$5,940
Fri 27-218:05
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6-312:45
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13-1HK$6,003
Sat 11-419:25
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24-409:50
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12-1HK$6,088
Fri 27-200:25
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12-312:35
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12-1HK$6,112
Fri 27-319:35
HKG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10-409:50
JNB
-
HKG
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11-1HK$6,119
Sun 29-319:40
HKG
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9-413:15
CPT
-
HKG
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11-1HK$6,151

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Hong Kong to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 70,647 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Hong Kong to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Hong Kong

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 9-4

19:25-08:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25-4

09:50-08:15

1 stop16h 25m

HK$5,714

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 13-5

18:15-08:50

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19-5

14:45-23:20

1 stop26h 35m

HK$5,917

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 9-4

19:40-09:00

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23-4

20:40-23:20

1 stop20h 40m

HK$5,940

Hong KongCape Town

HKG - CPT

HKGCPT

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 31-3

19:40-17:20

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12-4

19:30-23:20

1 stop21h 50m

HK$6,151

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 26-2

18:05-15:25

1 stop27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5-3

20:30-21:40

1 stop19h 10m

HK$6,158

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 6-4

19:40-09:00

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22-4

20:40-23:20

1 stop20h 40m

HK$6,166

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 6-4

19:40-09:00

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20-4

20:40-23:20

1 stop20h 40m

HK$6,166

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 7-4

19:40-09:00

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24-4

20:40-23:20

1 stop20h 40m

HK$6,166

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 6-4

19:40-09:00

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21-4

20:40-23:20

1 stop20h 40m

HK$6,166

Hong KongJohannesburg

HKG - JNB

HKGJNB

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 8-4

19:40-09:00

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22-4

20:40-23:20

1 stop20h 40m

HK$6,166

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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$3,617). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of HK$7,523). 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?

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 13 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 13 January 2026.

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 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 13 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hong Kong to South Africa, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,464 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,464 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,130 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,714 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
942 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

  • 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 20h 35m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Hong Kong to South Africa is about 10668 km.

  • 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$3,133 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from HK$3,186 and Qatar Airways from HK$3,423 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Hong Kong Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Hong Kong Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Hong Kong Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route 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$8,531, our data indicates the cheapest price to be HK$8,258. The most popular route (Hong Kong Intl - Cape Town Intl), is priced around HK$5,886.

  • 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$3,617). Flying from Hong Kong to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of HK$7,523). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestHK$3,618AverageHK$8,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestHK$5,382AverageHK$6,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestHK$7,395AverageHK$10,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestHK$7,914AverageHK$9,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestHK$8,003AverageHK$9,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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