{"id":105402,"date":"2026-09-17T07:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/?p=105402"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:46:14","slug":"how-to-find-good-prices-for-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/how-to-find-good-prices-for-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find good prices for flights? 2026 Fare Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is R10,000 a good flight price? Depends where you\u2019re going. It could be a steal for London and a little painful for Mauritius. If you\u2019re looking for cheap flights from South Africa, knowing what a great flight price actually looks like makes it much easier to know when to book. So, when should you book flights, when are the cheapest months to travel, what affects flight prices, and what should you expect to pay for popular destinations? We crunched the numbers. Here\u2019s your cheat sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is considered a good price for flights from South Africa?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good fare depends on the destination, season and demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this guide, we\u2019ve used the average fare as a good-price benchmark, then highlighted the prices we\u2019d consider great and exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Destination<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Average fare<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Great fare<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Exceptional fare<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Best months<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-mauritius\">Mauritius<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R11,500<\/td><td>Under R10,200<\/td><td>Under R9,500<\/td><td>Feb, Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-zanzibar\">Zanzibar<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R9,300<\/td><td>Under R8,700<\/td><td>Under R8,300<\/td><td>Jan, Feb, Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-dubai\">Dubai<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R10,300<\/td><td>Under R9,800<\/td><td>Under R8,900<\/td><td>Feb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-bangkok\">Bangkok<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R10,700<\/td><td>Under R10,000<\/td><td>Under R9,700<\/td><td>Oct, Feb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-phuket\">Phuket<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R12,000<\/td><td>Under R11,300<\/td><td>Under R10,900<\/td><td>Nov, Feb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/istanbul-flights\">Istanbul<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R11,400<\/td><td>Under R10,700<\/td><td>Under R9,900<\/td><td>Feb, Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-london\">London<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R16,100<\/td><td>Under R13,500<\/td><td>Under R12,800<\/td><td>Feb, Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-paris\">Paris<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R15,000<\/td><td>Under R13,100<\/td><td>Under R12,400<\/td><td>Feb, Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-amsterdam\">Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R14,300<\/td><td>Under R13,300<\/td><td>Under R12,900<\/td><td>Feb, Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/countries\/singapore-flights\">Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>R14,700<\/td><td>Under R13,700<\/td><td>Under R13,100<\/td><td>Nov<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of these as benchmarks, not permanent price tags. Flights have commitment issues, so prices change quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a good price for flights to Mauritius and Zanzibar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-2-1-1.png\" alt=\"A good price for flights to Thailand, Mauritius, and Zanzibar.\" class=\"wp-image-105411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-2-1-1.png 960w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-2-1-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-2-1-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-from-johannesburg-to-mauritius\">Johannesburg to Mauritius<\/a><\/strong>, the average fare is around <strong>R11,500 return<\/strong>. Under <strong>R10,200<\/strong> is a great fare, while anything below <strong>R9,500<\/strong> is exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-zanzibar\"> <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-from-johannesburg-to-zanzibar\">Johannesburg to Zanzibar<\/a><\/strong>, the average is around <strong>R9,300<\/strong>. Under <strong>R8,700<\/strong> is great, with fares below <strong>R8,300<\/strong> firmly in exceptional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November and February are worth watching for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much should flights to Thailand cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-from-johannesburg-to-bangkok\">Johannesburg to Bangkok<\/a><\/strong>, the average return fare is around <strong>R10,700<\/strong>. Under <strong>R10,000<\/strong> is great, while below <strong>R9,700<\/strong> is exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-phuket\">Phuket<\/a><\/strong>, the average is around <strong>R12,000<\/strong>. Under <strong>R11,300<\/strong> is great, while below <strong>R10,900<\/strong> is exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October and February can be good for Bangkok, while November and February are worth watching for Phuket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re searching for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-bali\">cheap flights to Bali from South Africa<\/a><\/strong>, the same rule applies: compare nearby dates and seasons before deciding whether the fare is actually good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a good price for flights to Dubai?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-3-1-980x551.png\" alt=\"A good price for flights to Dubai. Dubai flight deals.\" class=\"wp-image-105412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-3-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-3-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-3-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-3-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-3-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average return fare to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-dubai\">Dubai<\/a> is around <strong>R10,300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <strong>R9,800<\/strong> is a great fare. See something below <strong>R8,900<\/strong>? Very nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">February tends to offer better value, while December usually comes with peak-season pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a good price for flights to London and Europe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airports\/cheap-flights-london-heathrow-airport\"> <strong>London Heathrow<\/strong><\/a>, the average return fare is around <strong>R16,100<\/strong>. Under <strong>R13,500<\/strong> is great, while below <strong>R12,800<\/strong> is exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same benchmarks across Europe look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-paris\">Paris<\/a>:<\/strong> Average R15,000, great under R13,100, exceptional under R12,400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-amsterdam\">Amsterdam<\/a>:<\/strong> Average R14,300, great under R13,300, exceptional under R12,900<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/istanbul-flights\">Istanbul<\/a>:<\/strong> Average R11,400, great under R10,700, exceptional under R9,900<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Istanbul, these figures are based on <strong>IST<\/strong>. Flights into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/countries\/turkey-flights\">SAW<\/a><\/strong> can be cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November and February are good months to watch.<br>Christmas and New Year? Your wallet already knows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a good flight price to Singapore?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-from-johannesburg-to-singapore\">Johannesburg to Singapore<\/a><\/strong>, the average return fare is around <strong>R14,700<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <strong>R13,700<\/strong> is a great fare, while anything below <strong>R13,100<\/strong> is exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November is worth watching. December, less so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-4-1-980x551.png\" alt=\"A good price for flights to Europe\" class=\"wp-image-105413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-4-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-4-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-4-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-4-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Image-4-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the best time to book flights?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no magic booking day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>best time to book flights<\/strong> is when you have enough flexibility to compare dates and recognise a good fare when it appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few simple rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start searching a few months ahead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book earlier for December and school holidays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare dates around your ideal departure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t wait forever once the fare hits a good range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more fixed your dates are, the earlier you should look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the cheapest time to travel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cheapest time to travel is often outside peak holiday periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes <strong>off-season flights<\/strong> and <strong>shoulder season travel<\/strong> worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the fare data above, February and November repeatedly show up as good-value months across several destinations. But that doesn\u2019t mean you should leave the bookings to a month before. Best to book more than 6 months ahead for travel in those months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December? Great vibes. Expensive flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do flight prices change?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever wondered why flight prices change, the answer is demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airline ticket prices can move based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seat availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airline competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How close you are to departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the fare you saw last week may not be the fare you see today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to find cheap flights from South Africa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to know <strong>how to find <a href=\"http:\/\/travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travel-deals\">cheap flights<\/a><\/strong>, flexibility helps most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Searching a few different dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparing nearby months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding peak periods where possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowing the typical fare for your route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparing airlines before booking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking what baggage is included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That applies whether you\u2019re looking for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-international-flights\">cheap international flights from Johannesburg<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-international-flights\">cheap international flights from Cape Town<\/a><\/strong> or anywhere else in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should you wait for a cheaper flight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes. But if the fare is already within the usual <strong>great price<\/strong> range, your dates work and the itinerary makes sense, waiting could cost you more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a great flight price for your next trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know what a <strong>good flight price from South Africa<\/strong> looks like, search your dates and compare. Whether you\u2019re looking for <strong>cheap flights to Mauritius<\/strong>, a good price for flights to London or affordable international flights to Asia, check current fares on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/\">Travelstart<\/a> and see how they measure up. Your next trip might already be sitting in the \u201cvery good idea\u201d price range.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is R10,000 a good flight price? Depends where you\u2019re going. It could be a steal for London and a little painful for Mauritius. If you\u2019re looking for cheap flights from South Africa, knowing what a great flight price actually looks like makes it much easier to know when to book. 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