How long is the flight from South Africa to Portugal?

The flight from South Africa to Portugal 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 Lisbon Humberto Delgado (the most popular airport in Portugal), then the flight time is 15h 30m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado, then the average flight time is 16h.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Portugal?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Portugal. The most popular city to travel to in Portugal is Lisbon, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 56% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Portugal are Porto and Funchal.

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Flights to Porto

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Flights to Funchal

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Cape TownLisbon

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Cape Town Intl

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 16/3

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JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

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JohannesburgLisbon

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

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Cape Town Intl

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:50-9:25

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JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:10-8:00

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Funchal Madeira

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Portugal flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Portugal?

TAAG, Lufthansa and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Portugal from South Africa according to our data. TAAG is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Portugal. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Portugal on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Portugal flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 144
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 804
Fastest flight time	18h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Portugal from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 144 (Cape Town Intl to Lisbon Humberto Delgado).

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The best round-trip flight price to Portugal from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 804 (Cape Town Intl to Lisbon Humberto Delgado).

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The fastest flight to Portugal from South Africa takes 18h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Portugal

What is the cheapest flight to Portugal?

The cheapest flights to Portugal recently found by momondo users are R654 with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, R689 with easyJet, and R1 008 with Ryanair.

Which airlines fly to Portugal?

There are 14 airlines that fly to Portugal on a routine basis, but TAAG, Lufthansa and British Airways happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 47% of those who searched for flights to Portugal looked to travel with TAAG, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

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

The most popular airport in Portugal to fly to is Lisbon Humberto Delgado, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 50% of all momondo users who travelled to Portugal chose to fly into Lisbon Humberto Delgado airport, which is located in the city of Lisbon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Portugal?

Prices for flights to Portugal are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Portugal?

The number of operators available for flights to Portugal is 18 as of January 2026.

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

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 Portugal.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Portugal trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Portugal. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

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

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

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

Yes. All flights to Portugal on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Portugal?

Once all potential Portugal 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 Portugal right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Portugal, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Portugal and alert you when they change.