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Cheap flights from South Africa to Europe from R5 925

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 313

One-way from

R5 925
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 25/1-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m 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 17 January 2025.

Sat 25/123:55JNB - MXP
1 stop19h 10mSWISS
Fri 7/210:40MXP - JNB
1 stop33h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/1R8 313
Thu 23/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/26:00LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R8 407
Tue 4/119:30CPT - LHR
2 stops38h 10mSWISS
Tue 25/1117:10LHR - CPT
2 stops36h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R8 445
Sun 26/120:25JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Sun 2/219:30LHR - JNB
2 stops36h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R8 464
Mon 10/219:35JNB - LCY
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R8 520
Tue 4/119:30CPT - LHR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/118:45LHR - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R8 539
Sun 26/110:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 4/69:00LHR - JNB
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R8 558
Thu 30/110:10JNB - MXP
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/219:00MXP - JNB
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R8 576
Tue 28/19:30CPT - LHR
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Thu 13/119:30LHR - CPT
2 stops20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R8 633
Mon 27/120:25JNB - LCY
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Mon 3/219:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/1R8 633
Sat 15/223:55JNB - LGW
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Sat 22/218:45LGW - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/1R8 708
Tue 21/19:30CPT - LCY
2 stops25h 15mSWISS
Sun 23/319:20LCY - CPT
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R8 765

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

23:55-18:05

1 stop19h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 7/2

10:40-21:35

1 stop33h 55m

R8 313

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-13:00

1 stop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

19:30-21:35

2 stops24h 05m

R8 407

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:35-9:25

1 stop15h 50m

London City

Mon 17/2

19:10-21:35

1 stop24h 25m

R8 520

JohannesburgMilan

JNB - MXP

JNBMXP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

10:10-23:20

1 stop14h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 12/2

19:00-21:35

1 stop25h 35m

R8 539

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

19:50-13:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

14:25-7:40

2 stops39h 15m

R8 595

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

9:30-22:55

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

9:30-7:40

2 stops20h 10m

R8 633

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/1

20:25-12:50

1 stop18h 25m

London City

Mon 3/2

19:10-10:25

1 stop13h 15m

R8 633

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

19:35-10:25

2 stops16h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

20:05-21:35

1 stop23h 30m

R8 689

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

23:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/2

18:45-10:25

1 stop13h 40m

R8 708

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

19:50-8:05

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

11:10-7:40

1 stop18h 30m

R9 028

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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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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 Etihad Airways (R5 925), Virgin Atlantic (R6 075), and Qatar Airways (R6 207).

  • 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Austrian AirlinesCheapestR7 470AverageR14 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Austrian Airlines flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 016AverageR13 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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CondorCheapestR8 080AverageR14 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 143AverageR15 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 307AverageR15 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 591AverageR15 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 686AverageR12 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR9 907AverageR14 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR9 973AverageR15 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
Search TAAG flights
SAUDIACheapestR10 012AverageR10 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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