Whether you’re going to Upington for a business trip, to visit family or for a bit of rest and relaxation, the best way to ensure your trip starts off well is to book your flights to Upington with SAA. We are known for our award-winning service and have been crowned ‘Africa’s Best Airline’ for the past 11 years. We’ve also extended our range of services and are now able to assist you with booking transport and arranging accommodation. There is also a list of noteworthy attractions in Upington at the bottom of this page, just to ensure that all aspect of your trip are taken care of. As you can see, flights to Upington from SAA come with so much more than just flight tickets.
You can also use this page to find out more about our check-in options.
Check-in for flights to Upington
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
SAA Flights
Upington Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Arranging transport for trip just got easier thanks to South African Airways. After booking your flights to Upington, follow one of these links and book your transport with one of our partners.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Things to do inUpington
- Sakkie Se Arkie. This floating bar is in the style of a double decked ark and can be boarded for a sunset cruise on the Orange River.
- The Orange River Wine Cellars. This 5-cellar winery is the largest in South Africa and the second largest in the world. An extensive range of wines are produced here and range from dry white wine and natural sweet wines to dry red wine. There is also a selection of dessert wines. The Orange River Wine Cellars are open to the public for tours and wine tastings.
- The Mill. This little farm stall is definitely worth a visit. Here you’ll find a wide range of products including dried fruit, freshly baked home products, goat’s milk feta cheese, arts and crafts, as well as body products and home décor.
- Spitskop Nature Reserve. This Reserve is just outside Upington and has abundant wildlife and loads of hiking trails and picnic areas.
Learn more about Upington at South Africa Tourism