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Price, demand and travel trends for Omaha to South Africa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Omaha to South Africa right now?

The cheapest fares from Omaha to South Africa on KAYAK in the last week were to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,372 round-trip, and to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,868 round-trip.

Which airport in South Africa is the cheapest to fly to from Omaha?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Africa are:

• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,544
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,930
• Port Elizabeth (PLZ) from $2,307

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Omaha to South Africa?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Omaha to South Africa, while Sunday is the most expensive. Fares run about 38% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Omaha to South Africa?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to South Africa during the evening with average prices of $1,670. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,922.

Key details for Omaha to South Africa flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,027
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 2% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Omaha to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Your Omaha to South Africa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Omaha to South Africa?

    Yes. Fares from Omaha to South Africa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,467 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Omaha to South Africa?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Omaha to South Africa have ranged from $1,467 to $2,119.

  • What are the main airports serving South Africa?

    South Africa has 4 airports. The three busiest are Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) (75% of arrivals), Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) (16%) and Port Elizabeth (PLZ) (6%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Omaha to South Africa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Omaha to South Africa. However, Delta offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Omaha to South Africa?

    On flights from Omaha to South Africa you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in South Africa?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in South Africa include:

    • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    • Camps Bay Beach
    • Sea Point Pavilion
    • Sandton Convention Centre

  • Which airline provides a more comfortable economy seat from Omaha to South Africa?

    Ethiopian Air offers one of the most comfortable economy flights from Omaha to Johannesburg in South Africa. On each leg of the flight, economy passengers will have 32 inches of seat pitch, on-demand seat-back video, a USB outlet, and a complimentary meal provided. This flight allows one carry-on and one checked bag.

  • Can I rent a car at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg has several on-site car rental companies located in a dedicated parking lot. When you exit the International Terminal, turn left and then cross the street. The rental car lot e and counters are behind the P2 parking lot. Certain car rental companies will have a representative waiting for you at arrivals in order to escort you to the lot and to your rental car.

  • Do I need a visa in order to fly from Omaha to South Africa?

    Americans traveling to South Africa for reasons of tourism or business do not need a visa as long as you intend to depart South Africa within 90 days. Your passport needs to remain valid for at least 30 days after your stated date of departure from South Africa. This passport must have at least two consecutive blank pages.

  • Where else can I fly to in South Africa from Omaha?

    You can find flights from Eppley Airfield in Omaha to Cape Town, on the southwestern tip of South Africa. You will be landing at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), a hub for FlySafair, Airlink, South African Airways, and others. Delta offers one-stop flights from Eppley Airfield to Cape Town International Airport that have a connection at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Your guide to booking Omaha to South Africa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for November when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 38% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Omaha. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in East London, which is the most popular destination in South Africa. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
  • Airline passengers flying from Omaha to South Africa will depart from Eppley Airfield (OMA), also known as Omaha Airport. Situated about 4 miles northeast of Downtown Omaha, Eppley Airfield serves eastern Nebraska, as well as western Iowa.
  • Flights from Omaha, Nebraska in the United States destined for South Africa will most likely land at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), serving Johannesburg. This airport, a gateway to South Africa, is a hub for Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair, South African Airways, and LIFT.
  • One of the cheapest flights from Omaha to Johannesburg in South Africa is aboard Ethiopian Air and has three stops. Connection cities on this flight include New York City, Lome, and Addis Ababa. This flight does not include any self-transfers or airport changes.
  • If you are traveling from Omaha to South Africa with a baby, you can find convenient facilities at Eppley Airfield. Baby care rooms for changing diapers and breastfeeding are available on both Concourse A and Concourse B. A family restroom is also available and can be found in the Central Terminal on the lower level.
  • When you fly from Eppley airfield to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, the cheapest flights generally allow one checked bag and one carry-on. However, a slightly more expensive Economy Classic flight aboard Qatar Airways with stops in Dallas and Doha allow one carry-on and two checked bags.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Omaha to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Omaha 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8633 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Gate agent and flight attendants were efficient, but more stern than warm.

8.0 ExcellentConor, Oct 2026
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Gate agent and flight attendants were efficient, but more stern than warm.

The only issue is that the plane was HOT. This was not the case on my first flight so not sure why, but thankfully I had a portable fan with me. Everything else was great!

13 hour delay stuck in Detroit and missed a day of meetings. It was terrible

My flight was so delayed I would’ve missed my connection and had to cancel my trip

Seemingly unnecessary delays were compounded by a lack of communication from the flight crew which turned a four hour delay into an overly stressful experience.

I like Delta. I dislike the volume of announcements from the crew. They are not always easy to hear and typically repetitive.

I think the crew makes way too many announcements that are: 1) hard to hear in some cases and 2) repetitive. This detracts from entertainment and concentration if working or reading.

The number of interim flight delays has been higher than I can remember in my history of travel making any connection a mystery as to whether you will actually make it.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Of course, the Gate change was last minute and they were boarding g when we finally got to the change of terminal as well.

Old plane, no amenities. Very abrupt landing. Unnecessarily long taxi time.

The flight was for my mom in wheelchair the staff in Newark wer not friendly took a long time to even get a wheelchair she almost missed her flight because they finally got a chair few minutes before boarding they had to rush her to the gate. They took her carryon and checked it as a bag told her don’t worry free of charge but they charge the credit card anyway. She also told me the seats are not comfortable at all as if they were broken she could feel the bars in the seat SFO staff was much better overall she had the worst experience

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Staff on the plane was incredible. Check-in was very complicated with no staff to help at the airport. I was charged for a second bag even though my ticket says 2 bags are free

Staff could’ve been a little more cordial. The men were much more friendlier than the women. My daughter and I also missed the 2nd to last meal as we were sleeping but that is on us.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

There were issues with the first segment but what really bothered me overall is that you rebooked me and put me in a seat away from my wife and then put her in another booking or boarding group. I don't like having to monitor every little thing you guys do in order to get what I paid for in the first place.

The food needs to be improved, up to the standard of the people and the accommodation.

The staff was phenomenal. I can’t think of anything that could be better. Will be flying with UA again

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

We flew with Qatar Airlines before (2021) , the service was much better than this time, the flight attendants were not very friendly and cheerful . One of the attendants asked the person setting next to me (by the window) are you Mr. ……, if you may need any thing to let her know . I asked for a dinner meal with beef , she said, we are out, only chicken is available, then she said wait I may get you one with beef, she came back and gave me chicken. Then she gave the gentleman next to me the beef meal . The bathrooms were left dirty and full of overfilled paper tissues, urine every where on the floor and on the toilet seat . Qatar Airways has an excellent reputation and deserves better . Thank you 🙏

Horrible horrible plane for such a long flight. I thought Qatar was a reputable airline. Was proven so wrong. Never again…:-(

Qatar Airways has consistently set a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this journey in Economy Class lived up to that expectation. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and levels of hospitality. Yet there is something reassuringly consistent about Qatar Airways. It is not simply the onboard service, but the entire experience: the professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, and genuine sense of hospitality. The cabin crew are exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished in their delivery, yet their interactions rarely feel mechanical. They remain remarkably courteous while retaining a genuine human warmth and an apparent eagerness to assist. On almost every Qatar journey, there are individual crew members who somehow manage to stand out and make the experience even more memorable. What I value most is the consistency. Qatar Airways has established a certain benchmark of expectation for me and, over many journeys, has never underdelivered against it. There is a sense of confidence and ease that comes with boarding a Qatar flight because I know the overall experience will be thoughtfully delivered. For someone who spends a considerable amount of time travelling, that peace of mind matters enormously. Qatar Airways remains one of the airlines I genuinely enjoy flying, not because of any single aspect of the service, but because of the complete package and the remarkable consistency with which it is delivered. The only disappointment on this occasion was that my luggage did not arrive with me at my final destination in Kolkata (CCU), following my journey from Seattle (SEA) via Doha (DOH). Unfortunately, the baggage was delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in CCU. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has built with me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that expectation, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Looking forward to a swift resolution and, notwithstanding this final hiccup, another thoroughly enjoyable Qatar Airways journey.

Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

My seat was defective. The suppor was broken under the cushion so I road on metal for 4 hours

There was an issue with engine, flight delayed for several hours, lost a connection

I always looks forward to the Biscoff cookies and they weren’t offered….

I had to buy another ticket and you haven't reimburse me for it.

I was truly shocked at how poor this flight went. The crew was not friendly during the checking process. The asked for people to gate check and were rude about it. They didn't handle my luggage with care. When I got to my seat I noticed a large section of the ceiling vent area was, no joke, TAPED TOGETHER WITH CLEAR PACKING TAPE! To add insult to injury, the back rest button was disabled on my seat and all the seats I could see. The wifi, never connected for me, despite troubleshooting it for a while. I did everything from restarting my wifi/phone to forgetting the network and restarting the app. But that didn't stop the mandatory 2 ads from playing every single time. Even the bags took over 45 mins to arrive at the carousel. Everything about this flight was a flop and I am beginning to notice that some of these events are becoming a trend. Perhaps it's time I switch loyalty programs.

Had to find alternative flights because of AA lateness and bad planning

Fliy was late missed my connection ,. I had to find altery transportation.

When we landed, there was only one gate agent to handle three planes, including retrieval of carry on luggage. I was stuck in the jet way waiting on my carry on for almost 20-30 minutes. NOT GOOD

I will never but. through kayak again. and American Airlines. I will never fly again on. They're both thieves.

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

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