What is the cheapest airline that flies from Europe to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to South Africa

How many flights depart from Europe to South Africa on average per week?

As of May 2026, there are 255 flights per week flying from Europe to South Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from Europe to South Africa?

On average, it takes 10h 05m to fly from Europe to South Africa if you fly out of Madrid (the most popular airport in Europe) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Barcelona and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 13h 10m.

Which airlines fly 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 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Europe to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to South Africa?

As of May 2026, there are 19 operators available to choose from for flights from Europe to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to South Africa?

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 from Europe to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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15:40 - 8:45

LGW

JNB

16h 05m

1 stop

18:35 - 9:00

JNB

LGW

15h 25m

1 stop

R9 559Condor

Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 14

19:45 - 7:50

LGW

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

18:35 - 9:00

JNB

LGW

15h 25m

1 stop

R9 575Condor

Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12

15:35 - 7:30

LGW

JNB

14h 55m

1 stop

18:35 - 14:40

JNB

LGW

21h 05m

1 stop

R9 592Condor

Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9

16:25 - 6:40

LHR

JNB

13h 15m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:40

JNB

LHR

14h 55m

1 stop

R11 060Lufthansa

Fri, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 17

16:25 - 6:40

LHR

JNB

13h 15m

1 stop

19:00 - 8:40

JNB

LHR

14h 40m

1 stop

R11 277Lufthansa

Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jul 7

10:50 - 9:40

STN

JNB

21h 50m

2 stops

13:30 - 9:55

JNB

STN

45h 25m

2 stops

R11 811Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 18

10:50 - 9:40

STN

JNB

21h 50m

2 stops

13:30 - 9:55

JNB

STN

45h 25m

2 stops

R11 827Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 13

7:00 - 21:25

FRA

CPT

14h 25m

1 stop

23:15 - 18:00

CPT

FRA

18h 45m

1 stop

R13 412KLM

Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jul 26

22:05 - 13:00

FRA

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

15:10 - 6:25

CPT

FRA

15h 15m

1 stop

R13 445Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

20:15 - 13:00

LHR

CPT

14h 45m

1 stop

15:25 - 6:35

CPT

LHR

17h 10m

1 stop

R13 929Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 6

Etihad Airways flights from Europe to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Sept 7

CDG21:50Paris Charles de Gaulle

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 14

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 40m

1 stop

CDG19:30Paris Charles de Gaulle

R10 793

Etihad Airways

Jun 14

CDG10:40Paris Charles de Gaulle

21h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 22

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

CDG7:55Paris Charles de Gaulle

R10 876

Etihad Airways

Jun 18

CDG21:50Paris Charles de Gaulle

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

CDG7:55Paris Charles de Gaulle

R10 893

Lufthansa flights from Europe to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Jun 12

LHR16:25London Heathrow

13h 15m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 17

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m

1 stop

LHR22:40London Heathrow

R11 060

Lufthansa

Jun 16

LHR16:25London Heathrow

13h 15m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 7

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m

1 stop

LHR8:40London Heathrow

R11 277

Lufthansa

Jun 15

LHR20:25London Heathrow

33h 15m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 22

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m

1 stop

LHR22:40London Heathrow

R11 293

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LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 2/7

15:40-8:45

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

18:35-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

R9 559

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

19:45-7:50

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

18:35-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

R9 575

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

15:35-7:30

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

18:35-14:40

1 stop21h 05m

R9 592

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

16:25-6:40

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

8:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

R11 060

Fastest return journey

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

16:25-6:40

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

19:00-8:40

1 stop14h 40m

R11 277

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

13:30-9:55

2 stops45h 25m

R11 811

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

13:30-9:55

2 stops45h 25m

R11 827

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 21/6

7:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

23:15-18:00

1 stop18h 45m

R13 412

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/6

22:05-13:00

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

15:10-6:25

1 stop15h 15m

R13 445

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

20:15-13:00

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

15:25-6:35

1 stop17h 10m

R13 929

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Europe is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 646, 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 796.

What is the cheapest Europe to South Africa flight route?

Fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Europe - South Africa flight prices

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

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 423 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 713 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Europe to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a Europe to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R4 900
Fastest flight time	9h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Europe in the past 72 hours is R4 900. The best return flight deal from Europe to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 753.

The fastest flight from Europe to South Africa takes 9h 50m

Direct flights go from Europe to South Africa every day.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Europe there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Europe to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Europe to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to South Africa?
As of May 2026, there are 19 operators available to choose from for flights from Europe to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to South Africa?
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 from Europe to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Europe to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R3 438	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Condor	PriceFrom R4 190	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 413 reviews	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R5 109	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R5 127	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 182	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 439 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R7 319	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 373 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R7 757	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 570 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R8 866	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 079	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 009 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R9 098	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 948 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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