Cheap flights from Indonesia to South Africa from Rp 9,252,038
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DPS — JNB
3 Oct — 10 Oct1
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1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indonesia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 September 2026.
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Best flights from Indonesia to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Indonesia to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 September 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Indonesia to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Indonesia to South Africa. Data last updated 3 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 31/8Rp 16,572,138
One-way flights from Indonesia to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Indonesia to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 September 2026.
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Find flight deals from Indonesia to South Africa
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indonesia to South Africa that are best for you.
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JakartaCape Town
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
CGKCPT
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Mon 5/10
15.50-13.00
2 stops50h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00.00-05.00
Nonstop0h 00m
Rp 11,219,426
JakartaCape Town
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
CGKCPT
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Mon 5/10
21.00-11.50
1 stop43h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00.00-05.00
Nonstop0h 00m
Rp 11,325,771
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Mon 28/12
23.20-08.20
1 stop38h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00.00-05.00
Nonstop0h 00m
Rp 11,538,462
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Sun 4/10
18.25-13.30
3 stops24h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00.00-05.00
Nonstop0h 00m
Rp 12,743,708
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Mon 5/10
14.20-07.55
1 stop22h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00.00-05.00
Nonstop0h 00m
Rp 13,878,057
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Wed 20/1
23.20-08.20
1 stop38h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/2
09.50-08.35
1 stop17h 45m
Rp 14,498,405
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Sun 17/1
23.20-08.20
1 stop38h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 1/2
09.50-08.35
1 stop17h 45m
Rp 14,711,095
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Mon 1/2
18.00-08.20
1 stop19h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/2
09.50-20.20
1 stop29h 30m
Rp 16,199,929
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Thu 18/2
19.10-16.35
2 stops26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 22/2
10.25-23.10
2 stops31h 45m
Rp 16,678,483
JakartaJohannesburg
CGK Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CGKJNB
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Fri 16/10
08.35-05.30
2 stops25h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 23/10
14.05-07.15
1 stop36h 10m
Rp 17,635,590
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indonesia to South Africa?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indonesia to South Africa (average of Rp 13,842,609). Flying from Indonesia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of Rp 20,932,294). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific
from Indonesia to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
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How long is the flight from Indonesia to South Africa?
Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Indonesia to South Africa in just under 24h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 15m. Indonesia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 9442 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 Indonesia to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as Rp 7,223,502. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Indonesia to South Africa for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Indonesia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Indonesia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Indonesia to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indonesia to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Indonesia to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indonesia 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 Indonesia to South Africa?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indonesia to South Africa (average of Rp 13,842,609). Flying from Indonesia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of Rp 20,932,294). 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.
Top 5 airlines flying from Indonesia to South Africa
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