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Cheap Flights from Boston to South Africa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$861
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,147
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stops$1,854
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops$1,730
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stops$1,706
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$861
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,147
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stops$1,854
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stops$1,730
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stops$1,706

Book Cheap Boston to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to South Africa

Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 10:50 am
BOS
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:05 pm
JNB
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BOS
29h 55m
1 stop
$841Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 10:30 am
BOS
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JNB
30h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 7:55 pm
JNB
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BOS
32h 05m
1 stop
$842Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Etihad Airways Logo
4:40 pm - 8:20 am
BOS
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JNB
33h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 2:40 pm
JNB
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BOS
34h 50m
1 stop
$860Etihad Airways
Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 12:15 am
BOS
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JNB
34h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 2:16 pm
JNB
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BOS
43h 01m
2 stops
$878Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 3:50 pm
BOS
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JNB
37h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 2:16 pm
JNB
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BOS
32h 06m
2 stops
$883Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 1
Etihad Airways Logo
4:40 pm - 8:20 am
BOS
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JNB
33h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 2:40 pm
JNB
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BOS
34h 50m
1 stop
$884Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 10:35 am
BOS
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DUR
30h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:05 pm
DUR
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BOS
33h 50m
2 stops
$1,381Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 10:35 am
BOS
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DUR
30h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:05 pm
DUR
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BOS
33h 50m
2 stops
$1,382Qatar Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 2:05 pm
BOS
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SZK
36h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 10:35 pm
SZK
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BOS
38h 00m
2 stops
$1,762British Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
British Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 2:05 pm
BOS
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SZK
34h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 12:45 pm
SZK
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BOS
28h 10m
2 stops
$1,763British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Boston to South Africa is February, when tickets cost $1,086 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,736 and $1,497 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to South Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Boston to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$581
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Boston to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Boston to South Africa?

    As long as you’re traveling to South Africa for tourism purposes and don’t plan on staying longer than 90 days, a visa is not necessary to be allowed into the country. However, you will still need to produce a valid passport whose validity should extend to at least 30 days after your planned departure from the country. It should also have 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry.

  • What are the layover options when flying from Boston to South Africa?

    There are multiple layovers for the Boston to South Africa flight route, it just depends on the airline you’re traveling with. Most European Airlines such as KLM, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines will have their layovers in European cities such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Istanbul while African Airlines such as Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways will have their layovers in African cities such as Addis Ababa and Nairobi.

  • Where can I exchange currency at O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    Upon arrival in South Africa, you will need to exchange a few US Dollars for the South African Rand to facilitate transactions easily. JNB Airport has multiple currency exchanges where you can do that. The arrivals area of the International Terminal is the most convenient place for arriving travelers and it hosts Bidvest Bank, Master Currency, and Travelex Currency Exchange, all of which provide reliable currency exchange services.

  • Is public transport available from Cape Town International Airport to the city?

    Yes, you can take the MyCiti Bus #A01 from CPT Airport to the city center. This bus runs from the airport ground transportation located outside the arrivals section to the Civic Center, on Hertzog Boulevard. Alternatively, if you would rather go for convenience and comfort, getting a taxi or using the airport shuttle would be a great idea.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Boston to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Boston to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Boston to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Boston to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • When flying Internationally from Boston, you are likely to depart from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) which is one of the busiest airports in the country. For that reason, you need to ensure that you arrive at least three hours early to have enough time to navigate the crazy security lines.
  • While BOS Airport offers a wide range of parking options, you should consider leaving your car at one of the offsite parking garages. In most cases, they charge up to 50% lower compared to airport parking and even offer a free shuttle to the airport terminals.
  • When flying to South Africa, you can either land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). JNB is the most popular airport if you’re visiting the central region of South Africa while CPT is ideal for anyone visiting the southern region of the country including cities like Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
  • BOS Airport has play areas where you can take the kids to wear themselves off before your flight. These playgrounds are located in Terminal A near Gate 18, Terminal B near Gate 16, and Terminal C near Gate 25.
  • JNB has dedicated prayer rooms for anyone who would like a private space to practice their faith. The Christian Chapel is on Terminal B, level 2, while the Muslim Prayer Room is in the basement of Terminal A in the arrivals section.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Boston to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8237 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
ATL - MSY
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two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

There was a delay with the plan which cause the flight to leave later and once arrived in Chicago there was another delay and some passengers missed their connecting flights

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Worst experience ever. Flight could not land in Charlotte for what we were told was a ground stop. Had to be diverted to Raleigh to refuel. Strangely during ground stop, our connecting flight had no issue taking off on time causing us to miss our flight. We were told there were no other flights that day to our final destination and that two days out was the next one. The only flights to get us there were from Chicago the next morning. Completely opposite direction but it was a direct flight. So we get flown to Chicago and have to find a hotel in our own dime. The flight in the morning was also delayed. Thankfully only a short time. The non too of all this, our luggage did not arrive by the time we were there. Communication was terrible, through the entire trip. Complete incompetence. Will never fly American again.

Horrible. Got delayed many hours because their pilot wasn't trained for night landing at the airport and a rain delay made it a night landing. We have to wait hours for a qualified crew. They give us 12 dollar meal vouchers but most everything in the airport was closed and definitely more expensive than the vouchers.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

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