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South African Airways (SA/SAA) is a carrier based in South Africa. It operates 19 aircraft across 3 types in our latest fleet data. Its tracked network spans 17 destinations from 17 hubs, led by Johannesburg (JNB).
South African Airways
19 aircraft in service3 aircraft types17 destinations
OPERATING AIRPORTS
Operates from 17 airports
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TOP AIRPORT · 01JNB
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport
16
destinations
33–34
flights/day
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TOP AIRPORT · 02CPT
Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport
3
destinations
8–9
flights/day
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TOP AIRPORT · 03MRU
Mauritius
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
2
destinations
1–2
flights/day
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Airports and bases for South African Airways, route snapshot checked August 31, 2026
ROUTES & DESTINATIONS
Flies to 17 cities
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DESTINATIONS
Every 17 direct destinations
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17 / 17
Direct destinations from South African Airways, route snapshot checked August 31, 2026
Data notes and methodology
Fleet totals include corrected aircraft currently in service. Order counts are withheld while source data is revalidated; schedule-derived facts use the latest captured timetable window.
Common questions
Which airports does South African Airways operate from most often?
In FlightQ's recent schedule data, South African Airways has the most departures from Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), Mauritius (MRU). These are observed operating airports, not a claim about officially designated hubs.
How large is South African Airways' fleet?
South African Airways operates 19 aircraft across 3 types in FlightQ's corrected in-service fleet data.
What aircraft does South African Airways fly?
South African Airways operates Airbus A320, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A340-300.
How many destinations does South African Airways fly to?
South African Airways serves 17 direct destinations based on recent route data.
More airline data
Cabin and seat-pitch details for 2 aircraft types
- Airbus A320 — Business Class 39" · Economy Class 31" · 138 seats
- Airbus A340-300 — Business Class 73" · Economy Class 33–34" · 253 seats