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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Portugal are Kenya Airways (R6 858), Etihad Airways (R7 190), and Turkish Airlines (R7 724).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Portugal?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Portugal at least 61 days early can save you up to 10% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Portugal for as little as R12 886 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R16 315 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Portugal?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Portugal from South Africa. Prices for February average R12 972 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 872. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a February flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in August

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Portugal?

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

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

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

R11 571+ Flights from South Africa to Portugal

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Portugal

Round-trip from	R8 627
One-way from	R6 858
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 503

Lufthansa
9/3-16/3
2 total stops
40h 55m total
South Africa to Portugal

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Kenya Airways
20/3
2 total stops
42h 15m total
South Africa to Portugal

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 588 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 465 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Portugal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Portugal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 9/310:10JNB - OPO

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Sun 16/36:00OPO - JNB

1 stop25h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R8 627

Tue 25/210:10JNB - LIS

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/315:25LIS - JNB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R9 107

Sun 13/416:40JNB - LIS

1 stop14h 30mTAAG

Mon 14/422:30LIS - JNB

1 stop15h 10mTAAG

Deal found 20/2R9 162

Thu 6/320:25JNB - OPO

1 stop17h 25mSWISS

Wed 19/314:10OPO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R9 310

Thu 13/320:25JNB - LIS

2 stops19h 55mSWISS

Sat 22/312:35LIS - JNB

1 stop19h 50mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R9 457

Tue 25/210:10JNB - LIS

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Thu 13/314:10LIS - JNB

2 stops17h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R9 678

Sun 13/48:40CPT - LIS

1 stop15h 40mSWISS

Mon 28/412:35LIS - CPT

1 stop20h 25mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R9 973

Mon 19/523:00CPT - LIS

1 stop20h 40mKLM

Fri 30/519:30LIS - CPT

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Deal found 20/2R10 489

Tue 3/623:15JNB - LIS

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Tue 10/65:00LIS - JNB

1 stop15h 20mKLM

Deal found 19/2R10 508

Tue 14/101:15JNB - LIS

2 stops22h 35mKenya Airways

Thu 30/105:00LIS - JNB

2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 19/2R10 637

Thu 15/519:00CPT - LIS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/516:15LIS - CPT

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 747

Tue 11/319:25JNB - LIS

1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 15/318:40LIS - JNB

1 stop37h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 042

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Sun 9/310:10JNB - OPO

1 stop15h 25mLufthansa

Sun 16/36:00OPO - JNB

1 stop25h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R8 627

Sun 13/416:40JNB - LIS

1 stop14h 30mTAAG

Mon 14/422:30LIS - JNB

1 stop15h 10mTAAG

Deal found 20/2R9 162

Thu 6/320:25JNB - OPO

1 stop17h 25mSWISS

Wed 19/314:10OPO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R9 310

Tue 18/310:10JNB - LIS

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/415:35LIS - JNB

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 158

Mon 19/523:00CPT - LIS

1 stop20h 40mKLM

Fri 30/519:30LIS - CPT

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Deal found 20/2R10 489

Tue 11/317:00JNB - LIS

2 stops24h 10mKenya Airways

Sat 15/315:25LIS - JNB

2 stops46h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R10 784

Tue 11/319:25JNB - LIS

1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 15/318:40LIS - JNB

1 stop37h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 042

Mon 24/315:20CPT - LIS

2 stops33h 05mAir France

Mon 21/418:50LIS - CPT

1 stop25h 40mAir France

Deal found 20/2R11 466

Tue 11/314:35JNB - LIS

2 stops27h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 15/316:05LIS - JNB

3 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R12 480

Tue 6/516:35CPT - OPO

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/516:50OPO - CPT

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2R13 918

Mon 21/49:50JNB - LIS

2 stops34h 10mEtihad Airways

Thu 1/59:05LIS - JNB

1 stop22h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R14 822

Sat 31/512:10DUR - LIS

2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways

Sat 21/68:30LIS - DUR

2 stops25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R14 895

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Tue 25/210:10JNB - LIS

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/315:25LIS - JNB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R9 107

Tue 25/210:10JNB - LIS

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Thu 13/314:10LIS - JNB

2 stops17h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R9 678

Tue 25/28:20JNB - LIS

2 stops25h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 13/316:05LIS - JNB

3 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R14 305

Tue 25/26:30DUR - LIS

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/315:25LIS - DUR

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R12 075

Wed 26/210:00JNB - OPO

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/311:55OPO - JNB

3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R15 504

Wed 26/219:35JNB - OPO

1 stop18h 05mLufthansa

Wed 5/313:45OPO - JNB

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R16 130

Sat 1/315:00CPT - LIS

1 stop30h 30mTAAG

Tue 3/622:30LIS - CPT

1 stop14h 30mTAAG

Deal found 20/2R16 960

Sat 1/38:30CPT - LIS

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/65:00LIS - CPT

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R17 402

Sat 1/39:30CPT - LIS

2 stops27h 25mLufthansa

Tue 3/68:35LIS - CPT

2 stops31h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R17 624

Sun 2/39:00CPT - LIS

1 stop28h 00mSWISS

Sun 16/312:35LIS - CPT

1 stop20h 30mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R11 282

Sun 2/315:20CPT - LIS

3 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air

Sun 16/314:40LIS - CPT

2 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R55 396

Thu 6/320:25JNB - OPO

1 stop17h 25mSWISS

Wed 19/314:10OPO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R9 310

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Thu 20/31:15JNB - LIS

2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/2R6 858

Fri 21/39:55JNB - LIS

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R7 190

Mon 7/416:35CPT - OPO

1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2R7 724

Mon 7/416:35CPT - OPO

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R8 093

Sun 2/39:00CPT - LIS

1 stop28h 00mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R8 167

Sun 2/313:20JNB - LIS

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R8 369

Sun 2/313:20JNB - LIS

1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R8 646

Mon 3/313:40CPT - LIS

1 stop24h 20mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R9 365

Sun 4/516:40JNB - LIS

1 stop14h 30mTAAG

Deal found 20/2R9 531

Sun 2/35:50CPT - LIS

3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 102

Fri 21/314:35JNB - LIS

3 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R10 158

Mon 21/719:00JNB - LIS

1 stop21h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R14 619

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JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

10:10-23:35

1 stop15h 25m

Porto

Sun 16/3

6:00-9:30

1 stop25h 30m

R8 627

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

16:40-6:10

1 stop14h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 14/4

22:30-14:40

1 stop15h 10m

R9 162

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-11:50

1 stop17h 25m

Porto

Wed 19/3

14:10-10:25

2 stops42h 15m

R9 310

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

20:25-14:20

2 stops19h 55m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 22/3

12:35-10:25

1 stop19h 50m

R9 457

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

8:40-23:20

1 stop15h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 28/4

12:35-10:00

1 stop20h 25m

R9 973

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 7/4

15:35-9:20

1 stop16h 45m

R10 158

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

23:00-18:40

1 stop20h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 30/5

19:30-21:25

1 stop24h 55m

R10 489

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

23:15-22:50

1 stop24h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 10/6

5:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

R10 508

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

19:00-13:45

2 stops19h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 29/5

16:15-9:30

1 stop16h 15m

R10 747

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

17:00-15:10

2 stops24h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 15/3

15:25-16:10

2 stops46h 45m

R10 784

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Portugal

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Portugal

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R556). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R822). 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 PT?

When flying from South Africa to Portugal, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Portugal by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portugal ranges from 6.0 - 122.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Portugal when rainfall is around 6.0 mm.

Temperature in Portugal by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portugal, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portugal

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Portugal, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 568 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Air France

7,4

Good

1 449 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Portugal one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Portugal are Kenya Airways (R6 858), Etihad Airways (R7 190), and Turkish Airlines (R7 724).
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Portugal that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Portugal flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Portugal?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Portugal.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Portugal?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Portugal 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 Portugal?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R556). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R822). 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 Portugal

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 817	AverageR13 530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 011	AverageR16 790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR9 752	AverageR15 877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
TAAG	CheapestR9 775	AverageR14 282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR9 980	AverageR14 502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 057	AverageR12 375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR10 162	AverageR17 971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR10 235	AverageR16 511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
LAM	CheapestR11 043	AverageR13 036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search LAM flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 096	AverageR17 323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Portugal

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

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Rainfall in Portugal by month

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Temperature in Portugal by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Portugal

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Portugal, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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