Flights to St Helena

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to St Helena Airport? If you want to travel to St Helena Airport next month, return fares start from R 17,007. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to St Helena.

Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to St Helena. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 15,218.
The cheapest month to fly to St Helena is usually February.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to St Helena but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and St Helena Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to St Helena is R 15,314. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to St Helena Airport is Tuesday, 9 February 2027.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to St Helena is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Airlink offers the cheapest flight tickets to St Helena.

Flying to St Helena

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 9,344
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Saint Helena Airport (HLE)

  • Currently, R 9,344 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Saint Helena Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to HLE for R 15,314.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to HLE rises or falls.

  • We recommend booking roughly three months before takeoff. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to St Helena, where Saint Helena Airport is located.

  • Broaden your search for cheap flights to St Helena by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to compare fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.

  • If you're not in a rush to get to St Helena, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Saint Helena Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to St Helena

  • The cheapest month to jump on a flight to St Helena is typically August.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to HLE that fits your schedule and budget.

  • If you'd like to experience St Helena at its busiest, lock in your flights to HLE for January. Holidaying during high seasons typically means more things to do compared to other times.

  • Travel in March if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to St Helena are typically more affordable.

Travelling to Saint Helena Airport (HLE): What you need to know

  • Get to St Helena sooner with a direct Airlink flight to Saint Helena Airport.

  • Airlink offers the most punctual service. Up to 0% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a smart pick when booking your HLE plane ticket.

  • Your flight will land in the UTC+0 timezone at HLE.

  • Looking to stay within easy reach of Saint Helena Airport? Step off your flight to HLE and get cosy in bed shortly after at Richards Travel Lodge.

  • Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Saint Helena Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. HLE performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 80% of departing flights landing when they're supposed to.

Getting to central St Helena from Saint Helena Airport (HLE)

  • HLE is about 18 kilometres from central St Helena.

  • After landing from your flight to HLE, driving to the centre will take around 30 minutes.

  • Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.

  • If you'd love to stay near all the action in St Helena, book a room at one of these top hotels:

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.