South African Airways online check-in: when it opens and closes
South African Airways online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before departure. The times change with the route, airport or fare, as the table below shows.
- Online check-in opens
- 24 hours before departure
- Online check-in closes
- 90 minutes before departure
- Where to check in
- South African Airways website or mobile app
- Last verified
Open South African Airways online check-in (flysaa.com)
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When does South African Airways online check-in open?
South African Airways online check-in opens 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
When does South African Airways online check-in close?
South African Airways online check-in closes 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
South African Airways check-in times by route and fare
| Applies to | Opens | Closes | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 24 hours before | 90 minutes before | Stays open up to 90 minutes before domestic departures (or 60 minutes on mobile) |
| International | 24 hours before | 2 hours before | Stays open up to two hours (120 minutes) before international flights (or 90 minutes on mobile) |
What South African Airways says
These times come from pages published by South African Airways, last checked on November 5, 2026. Airlines change their rules, so confirm on the airline's page before you travel.
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Flights open for online check-in 24 hours before departure time.
Source: flysaa.com
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up to 90 minutes before domestic departures and up to two hours before international
Source: flysaa.com
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