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Cheap flights from South Africa to Europe from R5 291

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPH
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Europe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Europe (EU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R8 679

One-way from

R5 291
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/2-19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Fri 27/129:30CPT - LHR
2 stops35h 45mSWISS
Tue 18/212:05LHR - CPT
1 stop31h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R8 824
Fri 27/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/218:40LHR - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R8 878
Sun 22/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/118:40LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R9 114
Sun 22/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 20/113:50LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R9 168
Sun 22/1220:25JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Sun 29/126:00LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R9 186
Sat 21/1220:25JNB - LGW
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Sat 15/218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R9 331
Thu 19/1220:25JNB - LCY
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Tue 21/119:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R9 748
Tue 24/1219:40JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 20mAir France
Sun 26/19:00LHR - JNB
1 stop22h 25mAir France
Deal found 17/12R10 400
Wed 25/129:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Mon 20/113:50LHR - CPT
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R10 454
Tue 24/1219:40JNB - LHR
2 stops17h 05mKLM
Tue 28/117:50LHR - JNB
1 stop26h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/12R10 907
Wed 25/1223:55JNB - LCY
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Mon 20/118:55LCY - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/12R11 016
Tue 24/1219:40JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R11 161

Find flights from South Africa to Europe within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/1

23:55-13:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/2

6:00-21:55

1 stop13h 55m

R8 570

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

19:50-8:05

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 22/5

15:30-9:30

1 stop17h 00m

R8 697

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

20:25-8:05

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

R9 023

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

20:25-17:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 27/1

18:45-21:35

1 stop24h 50m

R9 059

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

10:10-7:45

2 stops23h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 26/1

19:15-7:05

1 stop33h 50m

R9 096

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-13:00

2 stops19h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/1

18:40-10:25

1 stop13h 45m

R9 186

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

20:25-12:50

1 stop18h 25m

London City

Wed 29/1

9:25-21:35

1 stop34h 10m

R9 240

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Mon 3/3

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

R9 331

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 29/3

17:55-21:20

1 stop28h 25m

R9 693

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Thu 13/2

17:15-9:30

1 stop14h 15m

R9 748

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Europe

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Europe

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Europe including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Europe?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Europe (average of R587). Flying from South Africa to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R827). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Europe as you normally would.

Rainfall in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Europe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Europe one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Europe are Qatar Airways (R5 291), Kenya Airways (R5 399), and Condor (R5 490).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Europe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Europe (average of R587). Flying from South Africa to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R827). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Austrian AirlinesCheapestR7 197AverageR14 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 668AverageR13 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 916AverageR15 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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CondorCheapestR8 188AverageR13 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 734AverageR14 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LAMCheapestR8 770AverageR12 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR8 877AverageR14 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 253AverageR14 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 331AverageR12 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR9 617AverageR13 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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