South African Airways Route Map 2026
Uhambo Oluhle — Africa's Premier Airline Since 1934. Explore 56 destinations across 26 countries — filter by hub and click any destination to compare fares.
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26
Countries
56
Destinations
52
Fleet Size
9M+
Annual Passengers
Founded
1934
IATA Code
SA
Alliance
Star Alliance
Hubs
JNB, CPT
Hub Airports
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South African Airways Route Map — FAQs
What are South African Airways's main hub airports?+
South African Airways's main hubs are O.R. Tambo Int'l (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town Int'l (CPT) in Cape Town.
How many destinations does South African Airways fly to?+
South African Airways flies to 56 destinations across 26 countries. The network spans domestic, regional, and international markets across the airline's core operating regions.
What is South African Airways's busiest route?+
One of South African Airways's busiest routes is Johannesburg to Cape Town (JNB–CPT), operated 10× daily.
Is South African Airways part of an airline alliance?+
South African Airways is a member of Star Alliance, giving passengers access to interline agreements and codeshare partnerships with member airlines worldwide.