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Book flights in South African Rand with Alternative Airlines
When you choose to book your flights in South African Rand (ZAR) through Alternative Airlines, you:
- Have the convenience of seamless payment in your local currency.
- Our user-friendly platform enables you to easily search, compare, and purchase flights, with all prices displayed in ZAR, ensuring transparency and making your travel planning straightforward.
- Embrace the simplicity and ease of booking your flights with us while enjoying the advantages of your home currency.
Did you know? If you're a resident of South Africa and using South African Rand to pay for your flights, you can use PayJustNow, Payflex or HappyPay to spread the cost of your flights over time.
How to book flights in South African Rand
Search for flights 🔍
Navigate to our search form at the top of the page and fill in your departure and arrival airports. Select the dates you plan to travel, how many passengers will be flying and the cabin class you'd like to purchase.
Press the 'Search Flights' button when you're ready!
How to book flights in South African Rand
Select our currency converter 💻
If your default currency isn't already set to South African rand (R ZAR), you can use our currency converter at the top of the page to search for South African rand.
How to book flights in South African Rand
Search for South African rand 💰
Searching for any currency of your choice is easy through Alternative Airlines. To book flights in South African rand, search for 'ZAR' in the search field and select R ZAR.
How to book flights in South African Rand
Confirm your booking ✈️
You'll now be able to see all available flights based on your search criteria with the cost of the flight displayed in South African Rand. You can also change the currency you're searching in through the 'Currency' filter above the search results.
Click on 'Confirm Selection' once you've found the best flights for you to proceed with your booking.
Book flights on finance, pay in South African Rand
Want to pay in South African Rand and spread the cost of your airline tickets over time?
If you’re a South African resident and booking your flights in South African Rand (ZAR), then you’ll be pleased to hear that we offer lots of payment plan options that let you spread the cost of your flights over time. Depending on the cost of your flights, you can choose from popular payment partners like Payflex, PayJustNow, HappyPay, Afterpay, or one of our other payment plan options.
Benefits of financing your flights:
- Budget-friendly – Spread the cost of your trip into simple, manageable instalments.
- Secure low fares – Lock in today’s flight prices before they rise, even if you’re not ready to pay in full.
- Travel now, pay later – Book last-minute or emergency trips without waiting for payday.
- Pay your way – Choose the payment plan that suits you, from interest-free instalments to longer-term finance options.
About the South African Rand
Planning a trip to or from South Africa? Good news — you can book flights with South African Rand and keep things simple.
Here’s a quick lowdown on the currency:
- What is the South African Rand?
The Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa, issued by the South African Reserve Bank. - Where does the name come from?
It’s named after the Witwatersrand (meaning “White Waters Ridge”) — the area where most of South Africa’s gold was discovered and where Johannesburg was founded. - Currency symbol
You’ll spot it as R (e.g. R500).
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FAQ's
Do I need to exchange my ZAR when paying for flights at Alternative Airlines?
You don’t need to exchange your South African Rand (ZAR) when paying for flights at Alternative Airlines.
We accept South African Rand directly at checkout, along with over 160 other currencies, so you can book your flights in ZAR without worrying about currency conversion fees or switching currencies.
Can I pay later for flights from South Africa and pay with ZAR?
Yes, you can pay later for flights from South Africa and pay in South African rand (ZAR).
You can spread the cost or delay payment using flexible pay later options in South Africa, such as Payflex and PayJustNow. These options help you book now without paying everything upfront.
Can I pay in the South African Rand using a credit card?
Yes, you can pay in South African rand with a credit card at Alternative Airlines.
Both the South African rand and credit cards are available at checkout for customers to purchase their flights. This means no need to handle currency conversions, and no stress to find other payment methods, making the whole booking process simpler.