How long is the flight from South Africa to Austria?

The flight from South Africa to Austria depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Vienna Intl (the most popular airport in Austria), then the flight time is 14h 05m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Vienna Intl, then the average flight time is 14h 40m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Austria?

Austria is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (78%) visit Vienna more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Austria include Salzburg and Innsbruck.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Austria

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Flights to Vienna

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Condor

Feb 8

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

VIE

Feb 23

VIE

14h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R9 264

Ethiopian Air

Mar 5

JNB

16h 35m

1 stop

VIE

Mar 9

VIE

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R9 804

Multiple Airlines

Feb 11

CPT

13h 45m

1 stop

VIE

May 8

VIE

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R10 026

SWISS

Feb 8

CPT

13h 45m

1 stop

VIE

Feb 22

VIE

13h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R10 137

Lufthansa

Feb 8

CPT

16h 00m

1 stop

VIE

Apr 20

VIE

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R10 153

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

13h 30m

1 stop

VIE

Mar 9

VIE

20h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R10 232

Lufthansa

Mar 12

JNB

13h 30m

1 stop

VIE

Mar 19

VIE

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R10 327

Turkish Airlines

Mar 19

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

VIE

Mar 20

VIE

14h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R10 359

Multiple Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

13h 30m

1 stop

VIE

Mar 19

VIE

20h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R10 406

Multiple Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

26h 05m

2 stops

VIE

Mar 19

VIE

28h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R10 533

Lufthansa

Mar 15

JNB

13h 30m

1 stop

VIE

Mar 22

VIE

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R10 613

Turkish Airlines

Mar 15

DUR

22h 05m

2 stops

VIE

Mar 22

VIE

29h 45m

2 stops

DUR

R10 613

Flights to Salzburg

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KLM

Mar 13

CPT

20h 35m

2 stops

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R12 691

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

CPT

19h 50m

2 stops

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

15h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R12 707

KLM

Mar 14

CPT

29h 25m

2 stops

SZG

Mar 21

SZG

35h 25m

1 stop

CPT

R12 929

KLM

Mar 14

CPT

30h 45m

2 stops

SZG

Mar 21

SZG

38h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R13 452

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

CPT

18h 30m

2 stops

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

18h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R13 579

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

CPT

18h 30m

2 stops

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

18h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R13 627

KLM

Mar 13

CPT

31h 00m

1 stop

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R14 087

KLM

Mar 13

CPT

36h 45m

1 stop

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R14 515

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

CPT

33h 25m

3 stops

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

44h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R15 911

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

CPT

28h 15m

2 stops

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

44h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R16 085

KLM

Mar 14

CPT

21h 00m

1 stop

SZG

Mar 21

SZG

30h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R17 339

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

CPT

35h 00m

3 stops

SZG

Mar 20

SZG

30h 55m

3 stops

CPT

R17 815

Flights to Innsbruck

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British Airways

Feb 19

JNB

17h 50m

1 stop

INN

Feb 23

INN

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R14 578

British Airways

Feb 19

JNB

15h 25m

1 stop

INN

Feb 23

INN

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R14 626

British Airways

Feb 19

JNB

15h 25m

1 stop

INN

Feb 23

INN

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R14 658

Multiple Airlines

Apr 17

CPT

22h 40m

2 stops

INN

Aug 6

INN

26h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R16 530

Multiple Airlines

Apr 17

CPT

32h 10m

1 stop

INN

Aug 6

INN

26h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R29 633

British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

18h 30m

1 stop

INN

Feb 16

INN

15h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R32 393

British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

16h 40m

1 stop

INN

Feb 16

INN

35h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R32 504

British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

16h 40m

1 stop

INN

Feb 16

INN

44h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R32 552

British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

16h 40m

1 stop

INN

Feb 16

INN

35h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R32 568

British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

30h 25m

2 stops

INN

Feb 16

INN

15h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R32 679

British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

19h 00m

2 stops

INN

Feb 16

INN

61h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R32 726

British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

16h 40m

1 stop

INN

Feb 16

INN

40h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R32 742

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20:45 - 9:50

JNB

VIE

14h 05m

1 stop

17:10 - 8:15

VIE

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

R9 264Condor

Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 23

14:30 - 6:05

JNB

VIE

16h 35m

1 stop

22:30 - 13:05

VIE

JNB

13h 35m

1 stop

R9 804Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

9:25 - 22:10

CPT

VIE

13h 45m

1 stop

20:15 - 10:50

VIE

CPT

13h 35m

1 stop

R10 137SWISS

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 22

18:45 - 9:45

CPT

VIE

16h 00m

1 stop

18:30 - 9:30

VIE

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

R10 153Lufthansa

Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Apr 20

10:10 - 22:40

JNB

VIE

13h 30m

1 stop

18:30 - 9:30

VIE

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

R10 327Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

19:10 - 13:05

JNB

VIE

18h 55m

1 stop

19:20 - 10:50

VIE

JNB

14h 30m

1 stop

R10 359Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 20

16:00 - 13:05

DUR

VIE

22h 05m

2 stops

6:45 - 13:30

VIE

DUR

29h 45m

2 stops

R10 613Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

9:30 - 8:40

CPT

VIE

24h 10m

2 stops

20:05 - 9:25

VIE

CPT

13h 20m

1 stop

R10 755SWISS

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Apr 20

19:10 - 12:25

DUR

VIE

18h 15m

1 stop

14:55 - 17:10

VIE

DUR

25h 15m

1 stop

R12 897Emirates

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

19:10 - 18:50

DUR

VIE

24h 40m

1 stop

14:55 - 17:10

VIE

DUR

25h 15m

1 stop

R13 341Emirates

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

20:45-9:50

1 stop14h 05m

Vienna Intl

Mon 23/2

17:10-8:15

1 stop14h 05m

R9 264

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-6:05

1 stop16h 35m

Vienna Intl

Mon 9/3

22:30-13:05

1 stop13h 35m

R9 804

Cape TownVienna

CPT - VIE

CPTVIE

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

9:25-22:10

1 stop13h 45m

Vienna Intl

Sun 22/2

20:15-10:50

1 stop13h 35m

R10 137

Cape TownVienna

CPT - VIE

CPTVIE

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:45-9:45

1 stop16h 00m

Vienna Intl

Mon 20/4

18:30-9:30

1 stop15h 00m

R10 153

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

10:10-22:40

1 stop13h 30m

Vienna Intl

Thu 19/3

18:30-9:30

1 stop14h 00m

R10 327

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-13:05

1 stop18h 55m

Vienna Intl

Fri 20/3

19:20-10:50

1 stop14h 30m

R10 359

DurbanVienna

DUR - VIE

DURVIE

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/3

16:00-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

Vienna Intl

Sun 22/3

6:45-13:30

2 stops29h 45m

R10 613

Cape TownVienna

CPT - VIE

CPTVIE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

9:30-8:40

2 stops24h 10m

Vienna Intl

Mon 20/4

20:05-9:25

1 stop13h 20m

R10 755

DurbanVienna

DUR - VIE

DURVIE

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/3

19:10-12:25

1 stop18h 15m

Vienna Intl

Sun 22/3

14:55-17:10

1 stop25h 15m

R12 897

DurbanVienna

DUR - VIE

DURVIE

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/3

19:10-18:50

1 stop24h 40m

Vienna Intl

Sun 22/3

14:55-17:10

1 stop25h 15m

R13 341

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Which airlines fly to Austria?

Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Austria from South Africa according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 27% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Austria. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Austria on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Austria flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 743
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 264
Fastest flight time	26h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Austria from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 743 (Cape Town Intl to Vienna Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Austria from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 264 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Vienna Intl).

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The fastest flight to Austria from South Africa takes 26h 00m (Durban King Shaka Intl to Vienna Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Austria

What is the cheapest flight to Austria?

The cheapest flights to Austria recently found by momondo users are R2 259 with Austrian Airlines, R6 261 with Condor, and R8 723 with Lufthansa.

Which airlines fly to Austria?

There are 14 airlines that fly to Austria on a routine basis, but Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 27% of those who searched for flights to Austria looked to travel with Emirates, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

What is the most popular airport in Austria to fly to?

Vienna Intl is the most popular airport in Austria to fly to, with 80% of all users travelling to Austria opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Vienna, which is the city in Austria that is closest to Vienna Intl, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Austria?

Prices for flights to Austria are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Austria?

There are 14 operators available for flights to Austria as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Austria?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Austria.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Austria?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Austria may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Austria. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Austria?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Austria. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Austria with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Austria to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Austria?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Austria.