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

As of March 2026, there are 93 flights per week flying from Europe to South Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 62% 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 Copenhagen and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 21h 10m.

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

Etihad Airways, Egyptair, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, KLM and Virgin Atlantic 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 March 2026, there are 18 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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15:30 - 8:20

FRA

JNB

16h 50m

1 stop

18:35 - 14:15

JNB

FRA

19h 40m

2 stops

R9 651Air Algerie

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Oct 6

15:30 - 9:15

FRA

JNB

17h 45m

1 stop

20:40 - 14:15

JNB

FRA

17h 35m

1 stop

R9 668Air Algerie

Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 28

20:10 - 7:10

FRA

JNB

11h 00mdirect

18:35 - 6:00

JNB

FRA

11h 25mdirect

R10 096Condor

Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, Jun 16

19:40 - 8:45

LGW

JNB

36h 05m

1 stop

18:35 - 8:55

JNB

LGW

15h 20m

1 stop

R10 284Condor

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

14:55 - 8:50

LGW

JNB

16h 55m

1 stop

20:40 - 13:25

JNB

LGW

17h 45m

1 stop

R10 523Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 14

16:45 - 10:30

LHR

JNB

16h 45m

1 stop

18:00 - 11:40

JNB

LHR

18h 40m

1 stop

R10 729Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jun 24 - Fri, Jul 24

22:10 - 0:15

CDG

JNB

26h 05m

1 stop

1:15 - 20:40

JNB

CDG

19h 25m

1 stop

R10 763Kenya Airways

Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 28

22:40 - 15:50

CDG

JNB

17h 10m

1 stop

17:00 - 21:10

JNB

CDG

28h 10m

1 stop

R10 780Kenya Airways

Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12

16:45 - 10:30

LHR

JNB

16h 45m

1 stop

18:00 - 9:50

JNB

LHR

16h 50m

1 stop

R10 814Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 27

22:15 - 16:10

AMS

JNB

17h 55m

1 stop

20:40 - 20:45

JNB

AMS

24h 05m

1 stop

R11 995Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21

Air Algerie flights from Europe to South Africa

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Air Algerie

Apr 24

FRA15:30Frankfurt am Main

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

FRA14:15Frankfurt am Main

R9 651

Air Algerie

Apr 12

FRA15:30Frankfurt am Main

17h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

FRA14:15Frankfurt am Main

R9 668

Air Algerie

Sept 8

FRA15:30Frankfurt am Main

19h 00m

2 stops

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m

2 stops

FRA14:15Frankfurt am Main

R9 702

Egyptair flights from Europe to South Africa

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Egyptair

Jun 25

LHR15:00London Heathrow

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 27

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LHR13:35London Heathrow

R10 541

Egyptair

May 30

LHR22:10London Heathrow

32h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 17

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LHR13:35London Heathrow

R10 558

Egyptair

May 4

LHR22:10London Heathrow

32h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LHR13:35London Heathrow

R10 609

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Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/9

15:30-8:20

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

18:35-14:15

2 stops19h 40m

R9 651

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 12/4

15:30-9:15

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

20:40-14:15

1 stop17h 35m

R9 668

Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 29/4

20:10-7:10

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

18:35-6:00

Nonstop11h 25m

R10 096

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

19:40-8:45

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:35-8:55

1 stop15h 20m

R10 284

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Wed 29/4

14:55-8:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:40-13:25

1 stop17h 45m

R10 523

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

16:45-10:30

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

18:00-11:40

1 stop18h 40m

R10 729

ParisJohannesburg

CDG - JNB

CDGJNB

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 15/5

22:10-0:15

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

1:15-20:40

1 stop19h 25m

R10 763

ParisJohannesburg

CDG - JNB

CDGJNB

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 5/6

22:40-15:50

1 stop17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

17:00-21:10

1 stop28h 10m

R10 780

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

16:45-10:30

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

18:00-9:50

1 stop16h 50m

R10 814

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 7/5

22:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

20:40-20:45

1 stop24h 05m

R11 995

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 679, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until November to fly from Europe, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 970.

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 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 538 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 647 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Europe to South Africa flights?

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.

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Best price found	R7 994
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 R7 994. The best return flight deal from Europe to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 025.

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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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 March 2026, there are 18 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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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R3 526	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 985 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Condor	PriceFrom R4 298	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 404 reviews	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R5 241	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 367	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R7 507	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 286 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R7 957	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 548 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R8 384	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 301 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R9 094	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 33 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 313	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 872 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R9 357	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 414 reviews	Search Egyptair flights

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