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About South African Airways

Air travel is obviously the fastest way to get to your destination. Gone are the times when it was inevitably very expensive. With the introduction of low-cost airlines worldwide, travelling by plane has also become much more affordable than before. Even if you are on a budget, do not overlook flight tickets as the airfares are now not higher than what you pay for a train or bus trip. When booking a flight, always check the airport of departure and arrival as some of the destinations, both bigger and medium-sized, are served by more than one air haven or have several terminals within one and the same airport which can be located a long way from one another. Studying the schedule and other travellers’ reviews will help you to plan your journey to avoid mistakes and disappointment. Before you fly, remember to read your airline’s travel rules and requirements which can differ greatly from one airline to another. Calculate the time you need to get to the airport terminal and go through check-in and security formalities, and in the case of international flights ensure you carry a valid passport with you.

South African Airways offers easy and straightforward online reservations for flights to various destinations. Double-check the date and the price before you confirm your booking.

South African Airways Popular Airports

South African Airways can help you travel between international or domestic airports across the country. Here are the main airports the carrier uses:

Accra Airport
Hosea Kutako Airport
Istanbul International Airport
Cape Town Airport
Sydney Airport Australia
Gaborone Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport
OR Tambo Airport
Dar es Salaam Airport
Perth Airport
Heathrow Airport
Kimberley Airport
Bloemfontain Airport
Mombasa Airport
George Airport
East London Airport
Munich Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
Victoria Falls Airport
Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Angola Airport
Cairo International Airport
Adelaide Airport
Lisbon Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Zurich Airport
Lusaka Airport
Entebbe Airport
Lubumbashi Airport
Lagos Airport
Harare Airport
Kinshasa Airport
Durban Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Hoedspruit Airport
Abidjan Airport
Port Elizabeth Airport
Singapore Airport
Melbourne Airport Australia
Lilongwe Airport
Dubai International Airport
Maputo Airport
Plaine Magnien Airport
Rio Galeao Airport
Barin Field Naval Air Facility
Florianopolis Airport
Maceio Airport
Margate Airport

South African Airways Top Destinations

Here is the list of the routes of South African Airways which enjoy the greatest popularity with travellers
and are always in high demand:

South African Airways Ticket Prices & Flight Classes

Ticket price depends on the seat class, departure time and day of the week, length of the route and demand. Obviously, the cheapest seats sell out very fast, and an advance reservation is a must to secure one. Many airlines run promotions – to grab the best deals, subscribe to
airlines’ social media accounts, and become a member of their frequent flier programs. Some airlines allow members of such programs to get discounted tickets or access to the best deals a couple of days before such tickets are available to all travellers.

Please note that some ticket classes do not include anything but the trip itself. You may be asked to pay extra for offline check-in, and choosing your seat, luggage, and meals. It may look inconvenient but if you are ready to travel light, can survive a couple of hours without eating on board, are ready to depart or arrive out of rush hours and to and from less convenient airports, such fares provide a good opportunity to save some money on your further travels.

Travel by Flight: Pros & Cons

Pros of Flight Travel

Without a doubt, planes are the best choice for long-haul travel covering the
distance between the two destinations in the shortest time possible. Even if
you add the time for getting to and from the airport and the time necessary to
go through all the airport formalities, you still win time-wise. Sometimes it is also the only way to get to your destination without many connections, too.
With many budget airlines introducing domestic and international routes, flying becomes more and more affordable. Sometimes an air ticket will cost you even less than a train or bus ticket. Do check your options even if you are used to bussing or rail travel, especially if you travel domestically.
While very often there are enough options in the sense of departure and arrival times,
price, and ticket class to choose from with direct flights, connecting flights offer even a wider choice and may prove a better option to grab.

Cons of Flight Travel

Travelling to and from the airport may take quite a lot of time as very often they are situated in the outskirts or out of town. Not all airports can boast easy and straightforward transport solutions for travellers to get to and from the air haven. Do check your options before you book the ticket as in some cases this trip to the airport can be even more expensive than your air ticket itself.
All airlines require you to arrive well in advance to check in, register your luggage and go through security checks. For short-distance flights, these formalities may result in longer travel time than that offered by buses or trains.
There are people who suffer from aerophobia, and flying may be a stressful experience for them, especially if flying domestically on smaller planes prone to turbulence.

South African Airways Popular Routes

Accra to Abidjan

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Flight number	Class	Departure station	Arrival station	Departure	Arrival	Travel time
SA77	Economy	Hosea Kutako Airport	OR Tambo Airport	18:10	19:55	1h 45m
SA75	Economy	Hosea Kutako Airport	OR Tambo Airport	14:30	16:15	1h 45m
SA189	Economy	Dar es Salaam Airport	Gaborone Airport	05:10	11:55	6h 45m
SA39	Economy	Gaborone Airport	OR Tambo Airport	18:10	19:10	1h 0m
SA35	Economy	Gaborone Airport	OR Tambo Airport	12:55	13:55	1h 0m
SA35	Economy	Gaborone Airport	OR Tambo Airport	12:45	13:35	0h 50m
SA31	Economy	Gaborone Airport	OR Tambo Airport	07:40	08:30	0h 50m
SA31	Economy	Gaborone Airport	OR Tambo Airport	07:20	08:10	0h 50m
SA39-SA343	Economy	Gaborone Airport	Cape Town Airport	18:10	16:45	22h 35m
SA35-SA359	Economy	Gaborone Airport	Cape Town Airport	12:55	19:45	6h 50m
SA35-SA363	Economy	Gaborone Airport	Cape Town Airport	12:45	21:15	8h 30m
SA31-SA313	Economy	Gaborone Airport	Cape Town Airport	07:40	10:25	26h 45m
SA31-SA313	Economy	Gaborone Airport	Cape Town Airport	07:20	10:25	27h 5m
SA56	Economy	OR Tambo Airport	Accra Airport	10:55	17:00	6h 5m
SA2492	Economy	Heathrow Airport	Istanbul International Airport	16:45	20:35	3h 50m
SA2494	Economy	Heathrow Airport	Istanbul International Airport	06:30	10:25	3h 55m
SA7254	Economy	Sydney Airport Australia	Perth Airport	18:25	23:40	5h 15m
SA7252	Economy	Sydney Airport Australia	Perth Airport	12:30	17:45	5h 15m
SA7253	Economy	Perth Airport	Sydney Airport Australia	23:55	04:15	4h 20m
SA7251	Economy	Perth Airport	Sydney Airport Australia	15:30	19:50	4h 20m
SA188	Economy	OR Tambo Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	22:00	18:50	20h 50m
SA7118	Economy	OR Tambo Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	17:00	21:05	4h 5m
SA7116	Economy	OR Tambo Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	12:10	16:15	4h 5m
SA7116	Economy	OR Tambo Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	12:05	16:10	4h 5m
SA7120	Economy	OR Tambo Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	01:35	05:40	4h 5m
SA7120	Economy	OR Tambo Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	01:15	05:20	4h 5m
SA372	Economy	Cape Town Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	20:25	21:05	24h 40m
SA366	Economy	Cape Town Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	19:35	16:15	20h 40m
SA362	Economy	Cape Town Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	18:10	16:15	22h 5m
SA354	Economy	Cape Town Airport	Jomo Kenyatta Airport	17:25	16:15	22h 50m