April has always been an expensive travel month, as the school holidays and Easter period make it a busy and peak travel period. This time around the school holidays take place from the 1st until the 17th of
April 2017, not including Freedom Day on the 27th of April. As always, we surveyed the whole month to help you find affordable flights that suits your pocket and schedule.
Flight prices are the most expensive around Easter with those on a budget advised to avoid travel on the 13th, 16th and 17thof April 2017. Those who chose to follow our earlier advice and take leave from the 14th until the 1st of May (only 8 days' leave required) can make use of cheaper flights on the 15th and 30th of April 2017.
If you are on a really tight budget, try to catch a flight on the 5th, 20th, 24th or 25th as those are generally the cheapest dates to travel on. Find the cheapest travel dates on your route below.
Cheapest Flight Prices
* Please note that these prices were surveyed on the 3rd of March 2017 and that this is meant to serve as a guideline, these prices won't necessarily still be available.
Book flights on the 5th, 19th, 22nd and the 24th as those are the cheapest dates to travel on.
Cheaper flights are easier to find during the second half of the month.
This is one of the most expesnive routes to travel on, and this month is no exception. If you are flexible, schedule your trip towards the end of the month.
Avoid travelling on the 30th at all cost as it is by far the most expensive date to travel on. Budget conscious travellers will want to look at the 1st for the most affordable flight.
With careful planning, this could be one of the cheapest routes to travel on. The cheapest flights are on the 5th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th and the 30th.
If possible, try to travel on one of the dates highlighted in green but avoid the 16th and 17th at all costs if you are on a budget.
P.S. We have included some corrections to the Turkish Airlines sale, ongoing until the end of the month, here.
"I had a sudden urge to travel to Joburg for my June holiday. I wanted to visit my family and to explore Joburg, because I have never seen it before. I'm a university student and studies had taken a toll on me and I needed a break. I was a little low on the budget and seeked an airline who would not throw my entertainment money for Joburg way out. I used Mango airlines. It was a return flight from Cape Town and to Joburg. I chose Mango, because they have a good
reputation amongst my peers and they aren't as costly as their competitors. They departed on time! I had such a wonderful flight to Joburg, it was my first time on a plane ,so I was very excited. I got to sit next to the window. Where I saw the beautiful blue sky, the land below and the well structured wing of the plane. The airhostesses were professional and so helpful. I'm very claustrophobic, but the seating space is quite roomy and it didnt unsettle me at all. I made a few friends on
my return flight, who I still keep in contact with today. I had a great time with Mango, so I would definitely use them the next time I fly." - Aypril Tyers
Views expressed here aren't necessarily those of SouthAfrica.TO's.
Prices subject to change, perhaps even by the time you read this. Errors & omissions occur from time to time
The bottom line: “I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” – Lillian Smith
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