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Flight Mate Leisure Travel (FMLT) helps you search domestic and international flights from South Africa, understand the full journey and book with confidence.
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DURDurbanWarm coast. Easy escapes.
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Popular domestic flight routes
CPT
JNB → CPT
Johannesburg to Cape Town
Route guide, airlines, timing and FAQs →DUR
CPT → DUR
Cape Town to Durban
Route guide, airlines, timing and FAQs →DUR
JNB → DUR
Johannesburg to Durban
Route guide, airlines, timing and FAQs →GRJ
CPT → GRJ
Cape Town to George
Route guide, airlines, timing and FAQs →PLZ
JNB → PLZ
Johannesburg to Gqeberha
Route guide, airlines, timing and FAQs →GRJ
DUR → GRJ
Durban to George
Route guide, airlines, timing and FAQs →Route and fare comparison
Compare what the headline price leaves out.
The right option depends on the whole journey. Use this grid before choosing between apparently similar fares.
CompareLowest headline fareBetter whole-journey value
Airport and timeMay use an inconvenient airport or departure timeWorks with check-in, transport and arrival plans
BaggageMay exclude checked bags or cabin-bag allowancesIncludes the baggage you genuinely need
ConnectionsLong or risky transit can reduce the apparent savingConnection time, terminal changes and transit rules are manageable
FlexibilityChanges and cancellations may be highly restrictedConditions match how certain your plans are
Final costSeats, meals, bags and transfers can be additionalAll expected journey costs are compared together
Travel Intelligence
Go beyond the cheapest fare.
A low headline price can hide baggage charges, inconvenient connections, airport transfers and exhausting arrival times. We help you compare the whole journey.
Read Navi's travel intelligence →Plan accommodation together
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Check documents early
Passport validity and entry conditions can determine whether your trip happens.
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International routes travellers ask about
Dubai
Johannesburg to Dubai
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Open route guide →LondonJohannesburg to London
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Open route guide →MauritiusCape Town to Mauritius
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Open route guide →ZanzibarDurban to Zanzibar
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Open route guide →More ways to compare
Supporting travel tools
Find a better place to stay
Compare locations, rate conditions, deposits and check-in details before you commit.
Explore hotels →Plan airport transport
Understand rental deposits, insurance, fuel policies, collection and road-trip costs.
Explore car hire →Compare complete trip value
Use live search alongside baggage, timing and flexibility guidance—not price alone.
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Get practical answers about documents, airports, baggage, changes and disruption.
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Plan with Navi
Turn travel questions into a clearer decision.
These planning tools provide general guidance. Live prices and official entry rules must still be confirmed before booking.
Navi Smart Trip Finder
Choose the kind of journey you are considering and Navi will suggest a useful starting point.
Total Journey Cost Calculator
Build a planning estimate in South African rand so a low airfare does not hide the wider cost.
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Travel Readiness Checker
Use this private, on-page checklist before booking. Your selections are not submitted or stored.
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The FMLT Traveller Intelligence
Answers for every stage of the journey.
Explore connected information hubs designed around real traveller decisions—not a collection of disconnected articles.
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Before booking
Fare comparison, flexible dates, passenger names, payment and booking checks.
Open information hub →02Flights and airports
Airlines, terminals, check-in, connections, baggage and disruption.
Open information hub →03Documents and safety
Passports, visas, transit, insurance, scams and data security.
Open information hub →04Hotels and stays
Location, rate conditions, deposits, check-in and accessibility.
Open information hub →05Car hire and transfers
Deposits, insurance, fuel, tolls, collection and road-trip planning.
Open information hub →06Help after booking
Where to get assistance with changes, refunds and provider support.
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