How much does a trip to Bali cost from South Africa?
About R33 230 for 7 days, solo
Or R27 770 each for two people sharing a room. Saving for a trip a year from now means about R2 770 a month.
Estimates from Johannesburg, booked 3 to 6 months ahead, including a 20% buffer and the visa fee. Prices checked Sep 2026.
Join the waitlistTemples, rice terraces, surf beaches and a café culture that makes the long flight worth it, with excellent value once you land.
Cost by trip length and style (solo)
| Length | Tourist | Blend | Niche |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | R28 550 | R28 457 | R28 070 |
| 7 days | R33 230 | R32 841 | R32 126 |
| 14 days | R49 610 | R48 183 | R46 322 |
Tourist covers the famous sights. Niche swaps them for places locals love, usually with cheaper stays but more travel between them. Blend mixes both. Two people sharing pay less each, because the room is split.
Where the money goes (7 days, Tourist, solo)
| Return flight from Johannesburg | R13 500 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation, 7 nights | R9 100 |
| Food, local transport and activities | R4 550 |
| 20% buffer for surprises | R5 430 |
| Visa and entry fees | R650 |
| Total | R33 230 |
Visa for South Africans
Visa on arrival Not in advance. South Africans can get a visa on arrival in Bali (Indonesia), or apply online first.
Buy the e-VOA and the levy online, and file the All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours of landing.
When to go
| Best time | Apr–Oct (dry season) |
|---|---|
| Cheapest time | Nov–Mar (wet season) |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah (Rp) |
Book 3 to 4 months out; November is usually the cheapest month to fly and August the dearest.
Know before you go
| Getting there | About 14 to 20 hours with one stop; there are no direct flights. Singapore Airlines via Singapore avoids Gulf hubs. |
|---|---|
| Health | Low malaria risk in Bali itself, but dengue is common, so use repellent. Drink bottled water. |
| Money | Cash still rules in villages; ATMs are widespread. |
Gulf hubs are operating, but airspace disruption flared again in September 2026. Book flexible fares, or route via Singapore, Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Istanbul.
A 7-day plan that mixes both
- Day 1 Arrive, check in and find dinner nearby
- Day 2 Ubud's Monkey Forest and art market
- Day 3 Sidemen valley's rice fields
- Day 4 Tegallalang rice terraces
- Day 5 Snorkel Amed's reefs and the USAT Liberty wreck
- Day 6 Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak fire dance
- Day 7 Final morning, then fly home
The classics
- Ubud's Monkey Forest and art market
- Tegallalang rice terraces
- Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak fire dance
- Seminyak beach clubs
- Tanah Lot at sunset
- Fast boat to Nusa Penida
- Mount Batur sunrise trek
- Balinese cooking class
Where locals go
- Sidemen valley's rice fields
- Snorkel Amed's reefs and the USAT Liberty wreck
- Munduk's waterfalls and coffee farms
- Canggu surf lesson at dawn
- Tirta Gangga water palace
- Jatiluwih UNESCO rice terraces
- Melukat water blessing at a village temple
- Cycle Nusa Lembongan
Hidden gems near Bali
Sidemen
A green valley in East Bali where rice fields meet Mount Agung, with homestays, weaving villages and quiet walks.
About R800 extra to get there
Amed
A string of fishing villages with black-sand beaches and some of Bali's easiest reef and wreck snorkelling.
About R900 extra to get there
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Quick answers
How much does a trip to Bali cost from South Africa?
About R33 230 per person for 7 days travelling solo, or R27 770 each for two people sharing a room, booked 3 to 6 months ahead. That includes return flights from Johannesburg, mid-range accommodation, daily spending, the visa fee and a 20% buffer. These are estimates checked in Sep 2026.
Do South Africans need a visa for Bali (Indonesia)?
Not in advance. South Africans can get a visa on arrival in Bali (Indonesia), or apply online first. Buy the e-VOA and the levy online, and file the All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours of landing.
When is the best time to visit Bali?
The best time is Apr–Oct (dry season). The cheapest time is usually Nov–Mar (wet season).
How long is the flight from Johannesburg?
About 14 to 20 hours with one stop; there are no direct flights. Singapore Airlines via Singapore avoids Gulf hubs.
Sources
Checked Sep 2026.