South African Airways Adds Flights to Lagos, Accra, and São Paulo

South African Airways (SAA) will add flights across key regional and international routes to meet growing demand during the upcoming festive season.

Starting, Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the airline will increase frequencies on the following routes:

• Johannesburg–Lagos: Additional flights commence on 6 October 2025, now flying six times a week, with new flights added on Mondays and Tuesdays.

• Johannesburg–Accra: Additional flights commence on 1 October 2025, now flying six times a week, with new flights added on Wednesdays and Fridays.

• Johannesburg–São Paulo : Additional flights commence on 10 December 2025, with new flights added on Wednesdays and Sundays.

These seasonal uplifts are designed to offer customers greater flexibility, convenience, and choice during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, culminating on 11 February 2026.

Whether traveling for family reunions, business, or cultural celebrations such as Detty December, AfroFuture, or the Brazilian Carnival build-up, SAA is proud to connect Africa to the world with warm, authentic African hospitality.

“South African Airways is strengthening its network with more flights, more frequencies, and more opportunities to connect Africa to the world. We are aiming higher to serve our customers better this festive season,” said Mr Tebogo Tsimane, SAA’s Chief Commercial Officer.

Here's why you should fly South African Airways this festive season:

• Transparent, all-inclusive fares

• Voyager miles earned on every flight

• Business Class comfort and premium lounge access

• Direct flights with seamless onward connections

• Warm, authentic African service onboard

South African Airways encourages customers to book early to take advantage of competitive fares and secure seats during this high-demand period.

For bookings, visit www.flysaa.com.