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VFA
03 Dec - 09 Dec Johannesburg Victoria Falls
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£187 £163
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CPT
01 Dec - 04 Dec Harare Cape Town
£387 £387
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JNB
02 Dec - 08 Dec Harare Johannesburg
£242 £242
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LOS
03 Dec - 07 Dec Johannesburg Lagos
£492 £492
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HRE
03 Dec - 12 Dec Johannesburg Harare
£316 £316
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PER
03 Dec Johannesburg Perth
£1509 £1499
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South African Airways

About South African Airways

South Africa's national flag carrier airline is based at OR Tambo International Airport near the city of Johannesburg. The airline has existed since 1934, emerging out of the previously existing Union Airways that was purchase by the South African state. It is still government-owned to this day. South African Airways owns more than 50 aircraft, and utilises Airbus and Boeing planes for its fleet. The airline serves more than 40 destinations across each of the 6 inhabited continents, including Europe, the Americas, Oceania, Africa and Asia.

Some of its most popular routes are the South African Airways flights to Cape Town, London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Accra, Windhoek, Lagos and Johannesburg. In 2006, it became the first African carrier to become a member of the Star Alliance. On top of its Star Alliance membership, it has codeshare agreements with a large number of other airlines, including Emirates, Jet Airways, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines. It also owns Mango, which operates low-cost domestic flights within South Africa.

Online check-in

Passengers hoping to avoid airport check-in queues are able to check in online for their South African Airways flight. They can do this as early as 24 hours before the flight, up until 90 minutes prior to domestic flight or 2 hours prior to international flights. At the same time as they check in online, passengers can also choose a seat for their flight. If they do wish to check in for their flight at the airport, passengers can do so 2 hours before domestic flights, 3 hours before international flights and 4 hours before flights to America. The airline also offers self-service kiosks for passengers checking in at Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Frankfurt or Sao Paolo.

Hand luggage allowance

Passengers in the Economy class section of a South African Airways flight are allowed 1 item of hand luggage with a maximum weight of up to 8 kg. Business class passengers can carry 2 items of hand luggage, each weighing up to 8 kg. The maximum hand luggage dimensions when traveling with the airline are 56 x 36 x 23 cm. Passengers in all classes are also allowed to take a small personal item such as a handbag or laptop on board their flight. If passengers exceed their allowance they will have to pay to check in their hand baggage.

Checked baggage allowance

South African Airways has a range of different checked luggage allowances that are dependent on a passenger's ticket class and flight route. The airline's standard allowance is 1 item weighing up to 23 kg for Economy class passengers and 2 items weighing up to 32 kg each for Business class passengers, but passengers should check the allowances on their specific route before they fly. On all routes, the maximum size for checked luggage is a combined length, width and height of 158 cm. The airline will refuse to carry any items of luggage that weigh more than 32 kg. Heavier items will only be carried as cargo.

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3.5 /5
Total reviews based on: 51
Johannesburg
Bulawayo
OR Tambo International Airport - Bulawayo ( JNB - BUQ )
5.0 /5
Amadi Ihunwo
Date 2019-06-07 Location JOHANNESBURG Age 51-70 Class Economy

Did not do the booking and so cannot comment on the price

3.4 /5
5 reviews
London
Johannesburg
Heathrow - OR Tambo International Airport ( LHR - JNB )
5.0 /5
Megs
Date 2018-04-30 Location Kent Age 31-50 Class Economy

First time flying with South African Airways - I was very impressed. Seats were a bit hard but the service was excellent and the food was DELICIOUS! Boarding was straightforward check-in was easy and I was really pleasantly surprised

3.2 /5
12 reviews
Harare
Warsaw
Harare - Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport ( HRE - WAW )
5.0 /5
Milly
Date 2019-12-19 Location Zimbabwe Age 31-50 Class Economy

Would do it again

5.0 /5
1 reviews
Johannesburg
Ndola
OR Tambo International Airport - Ndola ( JNB - NLA )
5.0 /5
Nic
Date 2019-11-03 Location South Africa Age 31-50 Class Economy

Thanks no comments, great flight

5.0 /5
1 reviews
London
Durban
Heathrow - Durban International Airport ( LHR - DUR )
4.0 /5
G.S. Easmus
Date 2019-06-08 Location London Age Over 70 Class Economy

Great flight and service

4.0 /5
1 reviews
Antananarivo
Johannesburg
Antananarivo - OR Tambo International Airport ( TNR - JNB )
4.0 /5
Kadhes
Date 2019-06-14 Location Age 51-70 Class Economy

It was fine

4.0 /5
1 reviews
London
London
Heathrow - Heathrow ( LHR - LHR )
4.0 /5
UBG
Date 2019-05-08 Location England Age 31-50 Class Economy

The Asian vegetarian meal option should be provided when booking through third parties

4.0 /5
1 reviews
Harare
Baku
Harare - HEYDAR ALIYEV INTL ( HRE - GYD )
4.0 /5
Akbar
Date 2019-10-13 Location Pakistan Age 51-70 Class Economy

It was a long flight but at the end it was nice to have it over with nicely. The trip was fabtastic

4.0 /5
1 reviews
Bulawayo
Birmingham
Bulawayo - Birmingham Intl ( BUQ - BHX )
3.0 /5
Admire
Date 2020-01-27 Location UK Age 51-70 Class Economy

My flight was changed I had to take the later one long stay In Johannesburg and Frankfurt but not meal service was given I was not pleased with this

3.0 /5
1 reviews
Johannesburg
Tokyo
OR Tambo International Airport - Haneda ( JNB - HND )
2.0 /5
A
Date 2019-11-11 Location Johannesburg Age 31-50 Class Economy

Airbus is a little worn down. Also, the entertainment system is outdated compared to other airlines like Cathay Pacific.

2.0 /5
1 reviews
London
Cape Town
Heathrow - Cape Town International Airport ( LHR - CPT )
1.0 /5
alec
Date 2020-03-17 Location Age Over 70 Class Economy

we missed the flight and had to fly Emirates will you be compensating us ?

1.0 /5
1 reviews
Best offer £163 The best offer we have found is £163
Hand luggage allowance 56 x 36 x 23 cm South African Airways's hand luggage must not exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
Hand luggage weight 8 kg The hand luggage weight must not exceed 8 kg.
Fidelity programme Voyager If you are a frequent flyer, you can benefit from the South African Airways fidelity programme.

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