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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Europe

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20:55 - 11:55

JNB

IST

14h 00m

1 stop

20:05 - 4:00

IST

JNB

32h 55m

1 stop

R9 668Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

9:45 - 12:35

JNB

IST

25h 50m

1 stop

13:50 - 8:20

IST

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

R9 765Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 27

18:00 - 17:40

CPT

LHR

24h 40m

1 stop

15:30 - 9:30

LHR

CPT

17h 00m

1 stop

R11 598Lufthansa

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31

13:30 - 16:20

JNB

STN

28h 50m

2 stops

10:55 - 9:40

STN

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

R11 793Turkish Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Jan 7

13:30 - 16:50

JNB

STN

28h 20m

2 stops

10:50 - 9:40

STN

JNB

21h 50m

2 stops

R11 809Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 18

17:55 - 7:40

CPT

LHR

14h 45m

1 stop

17:30 - 9:30

LHR

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

R11 826Lufthansa

Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 27

23:15 - 17:20

JNB

LCY

19h 05m

1 stop

20:15 - 21:20

LCY

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

R12 004KLM

Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 17

23:15 - 17:20

JNB

LCY

19h 05m

1 stop

20:15 - 21:20

LCY

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

R12 053KLM

Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 24

13:15 - 12:55

CPT

STN

24h 40m

1 stop

14:55 - 11:30

STN

CPT

19h 35m

1 stop

R12 118Emirates

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

13:15 - 12:55

CPT

STN

24h 40m

1 stop

21:05 - 16:40

STN

CPT

18h 35m

1 stop

R12 182Emirates

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 13/10

20:05-4:00

1 stop32h 55m

R9 668

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 27/9

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R9 765

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

18:00-17:40

1 stop24h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 31/8

15:30-9:30

1 stop17h 00m

R11 598

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

13:30-16:20

2 stops28h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 7/1

10:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R11 793

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 18/10

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

R11 809

Fastest return journey

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LHR

CPTLHR

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

17:55-7:40

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

17:30-9:30

1 stop15h 00m

R11 826

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Mon 17/8

20:15-21:20

1 stop24h 05m

R12 004

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

23:15-17:20

1 stop19h 05m

London City

Mon 24/8

20:15-21:20

1 stop24h 05m

R12 053

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Mon 14/9

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

R12 118

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 24/9

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

R12 182

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Flight prices to countries in Europe

Interested in flights to Europe? Find the countries in Europe that you can fly to for the biggest savings

	Price	R12 096 - R26 032

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Switzerland	18% cheaper	Users typically spent R2 693 less on flights to Switzerland
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Sweden	76% more expensive	Users typically spent R11 242 more on trips to Sweden
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	United Kingdom	482% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit United Kingdom than any other country in Europe

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Europe?

The most popular flight destination in Europe, according to our users, is United Kingdom, followed by Portugal, Italy, France and Turkey.

Cheap Europe flight deals and tips

Summary info about Europe flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 029
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 668
Fastest flight time	11h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Europe from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 029 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Gatwick).

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The best return flight price to Europe from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 668 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).

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The fastest flight to Europe from South Africa takes 11h 45m (Cape Town Intl to London Gatwick).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Europe, with a 2% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Europe

Where is it cheapest to fly into Europe?

When travelling to Europe, London Heathrow airport in London offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of R3 290, while the second most affordable option is Munich Franz Josef Strauss airport with an average airfare of R6 729 for Munich.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Europe?

Prices for flights to Europe were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Europe?

As of July 2026, there are 30 operators available to choose from for flights to Europe.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Europe.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Europe 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 Europe. 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 Europe?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Europe. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Europe which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Europe?

Once all potential Europe flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Europe right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Europe now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Europe and let you know when they change.