Africa Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Africa

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Africa with Jetsetz.  Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Africa.  As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Africa.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Africa are: South African Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Africa as well as direct flights to Africa through various airports located in the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe and the UAE.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Africa.

   Top 3 Largest Airports In Africa

The best way to find cheap business class flights to Africa is to book your flights into one of the top 3 largest airports in Africa.  The top 3 airports in Africa are the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, the Cape Town International Airport and the Durban King Shaka International Airport.  These 3 airports are located on opposite ends of Africa.  Johannesburg is located in the very center of the country.  Cape Town is located in the south-western part of the country, off the southern coast of Africa.  Durban is located in the tropical part of the country in the south-eastern part of the country.  When searching for the best flights to Africa, it is important to consider not only the price of the plane ticket but also the cities that you want to fly into and out of.  The top 3 airports for cheap business class flights to Africa are listed below:

   1)  Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

If you are looking for the cheapest flights to Africa, you will want to consider flying into the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).  With over 21 million passengers a year, the Johannesburg International Airport is the largest airport in Africa.  This large volume of flights makes the Johannesburg International Airport the best airport to search for cheap business class flights to the Africa.  If you are searching for flights to the Johannesburg International airport, please enter the airport code JNB into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Johannesburg International Airport.

The Johannesburg International airport is located about 20 km north-east from Johannesburg's city center.  The best way to travel from the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to the Johannesburg city center is to take an airport taxi.  Travel time from the Johannesburg International Airport to Johannesburg takes about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.  Rental Cars are also available at the Johannesburg International Airport and throughout Johannesburg for your convenience.

   2)  Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is one of the largest airport in Africa and is the best airport to search for cheap business class flights to the south-western part of the country.  The Cape Town International Airport is also a great airport to fly into if you are planning to visit the garden route region of Africa. If you are searching for flights to the Cape Town International Airport, please enter the airport code CPT into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Cape Town International Airport.

The Cape Town International Airport is located 18 km south-west of Cape Town's city center.  The best way to travel from the Cape Town International Airport to the Cape Town city center is to take the Cape Town Airport taxi.  The ride from the Cape Town Airport to the Cape Town city center takes about 20 minutes and is the fastest way to get from the Airport to the center of downtown Cape Town.  In addition to taxis, sedan services and car rentals are all available at the Cape Town International Airport for your convenience.

   3)  Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

The Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the primary gateway into the Natal region of Africa and is the best airport to search for cheap business class flights to Durban.  If you are searching for flights to the Durban King Shaka International Airport, please enter the airport code DUR into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Durban King Shaka International Airport.

The Durban International Airport (DUR) is located 33 km north-east from Durban's historic center.  The Durban Airport has an excellent public transportation system.  You can catch a bus from the airport to the center of Durban very easily.  Taxi's are also plentiful and very reasonable. If you are planning on traveling outside of Durban, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Durban Airport or take a taxi into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car stations in Durban.

   Best Time To Fly To Africa

Africa is located in the southern hemisphere.  Subsequently, the best time to fly to Africa is between the months of March – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has ended.  June - September is the low season and is the best time to find cheap business class flights to Africa. August is the cheapest month to fly to Africa.  Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Africa.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.