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South African Airways
ICAO · SAA IATA · SA
- Flights observed
- 3,063
- Fleet tracked
- 19
- Active routes
- 25
Top routes 25
| # | Route | Flights | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JNB → CPT | 638 | 2026-06-29 |
| 2 | CPT → JNB | 625 | 2026-07-09 |
| 3 | DUR → JNB | 307 | 2026-06-16 |
| 4 | JNB → DUR | 99 | 2026-06-30 |
| 5 | PLZ → JNB | 94 | 2026-06-14 |
| 6 | JNB → PER | 90 | 2026-07-07 |
| 7 | JNB → GBE | 87 | 2026-06-13 |
| 8 | GBE → JNB | 86 | 2026-06-13 |
| 9 | JNB → WDH | 84 | 2026-06-13 |
| 10 | VFA → JNB | 84 | 2026-07-07 |
| 11 | HRE → JNB | 77 | 2026-06-12 |
| 12 | FBM → JNB | 73 | 2026-07-08 |
| 13 | JNB → PLZ | 69 | 2026-06-15 |
| 14 | WDH → JNB | 58 | 2026-07-06 |
| 15 | MRU → JNB | 54 | 2026-06-15 |
| 16 | DAR → JNB | 47 | 2026-06-12 |
| 17 | PER → JNB | 46 | 2026-06-12 |
| 18 | JNB → ACC | 39 | 2026-07-04 |
| 19 | JNB → LOS | 39 | 2026-07-03 |
| 20 | LUN → JNB | 35 | 2026-06-11 |
| 21 | GRU → CPT | 35 | 2026-06-14 |
| 22 | CPT → GRU | 34 | 2026-06-27 |
| 23 | JNB → HRE | 31 | 2026-06-05 |
| 24 | MRU → CPT | 27 | 2026-07-07 |
| 25 | FIH → JNB | 26 | 2026-06-10 |
Fleet 19 aircraft
| Aircraft | Type | Flights | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZS-SZM | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 221 | 2026-06-27 |
| ZS-SZA | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 214 | 2026-07-09 |
| ZS-SZE | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 212 | 2026-06-24 |
| ZS-LIZ | B350 BEECHCRAFT Super King Air 350 | 198 | 2026-07-05 |
| ZS-SZL | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 196 | 2026-07-06 |
| ZS-SZC | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 183 | 2026-07-08 |
| ZS-SZB | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 182 | 2026-07-06 |
| ZS-SZO | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 180 | 2026-07-03 |
| ZS-SZI | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 178 | 2026-07-06 |
| ZS-KDR | GLEX BOMBARDIER BD-700 Global 6000/6500 | 178 | 2026-07-07 |
| ZS-SZN | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 171 | 2026-07-02 |
| ZS-SZK | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 170 | 2026-07-07 |
| ZS-SZJ | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 169 | 2026-07-07 |
| ZS-SZH | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 169 | 2026-07-08 |
| ZS-SXJ | A333 AIRBUS A-330-300 | 138 | 2026-07-04 |
| ZS-SXM | A333 AIRBUS A-330-300 | 118 | 2026-07-03 |
| ZS-SXF | A343 AIRBUS A-340-300 | 82 | 2026-07-07 |
| ZS-SXD | A343 AIRBUS A-340-300 | 71 | 2026-07-06 |
| ZS-SZD | A320 AIRBUS A-320 | 33 | 2026-07-07 |
Recent flights last 25
| Date | Flight | Route | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | SAA342 | CPT → JNB | 009A53 |
| 2026-07-08 | SAA342 | CPT → JNB | 00A51A |
| 2026-07-08 | SAA051 | FBM → JNB | 00AF60 |
| 2026-07-07 | SAA280 | JNB → PER | 00B1F4 |
| 2026-07-07 | SAA342 | CPT → JNB | 00B22D |
| 2026-07-07 | SAA041 | VFA → JNB | 009AD8 |
| 2026-07-07 | SAA051 | FBM → JNB | 00B22C |
| 2026-07-07 | SAA195 | MRU → CPT | 009893 |
| 2026-07-06 | SAA280 | JNB → PER | 00B1F2 |
| 2026-07-06 | SAA342 | CPT → JNB | 009D4A |
| 2026-07-06 | SAA041 | VFA → JNB | 00B22B |
| 2026-07-06 | SAA075 | WDH → JNB | 00B22E |
| 2026-07-06 | SAA051 | FBM → JNB | 00B22C |
| 2026-07-05 | SAA280 | JNB → PER | 00B1F4 |
| 2026-07-05 | SAA342 | CPT → JNB | 009E06 |
| 2026-07-05 | SAA041 | VFA → JNB | 00B22C |
| 2026-07-05 | SAA280 | JNB → PER | 00B1F2 |
| 2026-07-04 | SAA280 | JNB → PER | 00B1F2 |
| 2026-07-04 | SAA342 | CPT → JNB | 009E06 |
| 2026-07-04 | SAA041 | VFA → JNB | 009893 |
| 2026-07-04 | SAA056 | JNB → ACC | 00B02E |
| 2026-07-03 | SAA060 | JNB → LOS | 00B1FB |
| 2026-07-03 | SAA342 | CPT → JNB | 00B231 |
| 2026-07-03 | SAA041 | VFA → JNB | 009E06 |
| 2026-07-03 | SAA075 | WDH → JNB | 00B22E |
Fleet composition 19 aircraft
| Aircraft type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AIRBUS A-320 | 13 | 68% |
| AIRBUS A-330-300 | 2 | 11% |
| AIRBUS A-340-300 | 2 | 11% |
| BEECHCRAFT Super King Air 350 | 1 | 5% |
| BOMBARDIER BD-700 Global 6000/6500 | 1 | 5% |
Hub airports
South African Airways's most-used departure airports based on observed flights: JNB, CPT, DUR, PLZ, GBE .
About South African Airways
South African Airways operates under ICAO code SAA and IATA code SA. We've tracked 3,063 flights from this airline across 19 distinct aircraft and 25 active routes.
All data on this page is derived from live ADS-B broadcasts and is updated continuously. The flight numbers, fleet, and routes shown reflect what we've actually observed. Schedules and operational details may differ from what appears in the airline's official sources.
South African Airways frequently asked
What does the ICAO code SAA stand for?
SAA is the three-letter ICAO airline code for South African Airways. The two-letter IATA code is SA.
How many aircraft does South African Airways have?
We've tracked 19 distinct aircraft operating under South African Airways. Most common type: AIRBUS A-320 (13 aircraft, 68% of fleet).
What airports does South African Airways fly from?
Top departure airports for South African Airways based on observed flights: JNB, CPT, DUR, PLZ, GBE.
What routes does South African Airways operate?
South African Airways operates 25 distinct routes serving 17 airports in our records. The full list is in the Top Routes table above.
How can I track South African Airways flights live?
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