Cheap flights from Europe to South Africa from R5 629

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Europe is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 335, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until May to fly from Europe, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 725.

Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Europe - South Africa flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Europe when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 295 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Europe for as low as R14 390 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Europe to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

SWISS, Lufthansa, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to South Africa

British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Europe according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of July 2026, there are 33 flights per day flying from Europe to South Africa. The most common time of day flights depart is 23:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of July 2026, there are 233 flights per week flying from Europe to South Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.