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 57% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Portugal are Porto and Funchal.

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 15m.

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KLM

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Flights to Funchal

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LIS

21h 05m1 stop

22:35 - 14:40

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CPT

14h 05m1 stop

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Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14

14:35 - 6:50

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19:45 - 11:35

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R10 680Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28

10:10 - 23:30

JNB

LIS

15h 20m1 stop

6:10 - 7:05

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22h 55m1 stop

R10 781Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4

12:35 - 6:35

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20h 00m1 stop

14:15 - 17:25

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CPT

25h 10m1 stop

R11 478Qatar Airways

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23:59 - 19:20

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21:15 - 14:45

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FAO

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Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 22

23:59 - 9:35

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FNC

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FNC

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R14 568Qatar Airways

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Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

0:30-19:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 14/3

22:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

R10 051

Cape TownPorto

CPT - OPO

CPTOPO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

14:35-6:50

2 stops18h 15m

Porto

Mon 26/1

18:00-13:00

2 stops17h 00m

R10 051

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:45-11:35

1 stop17h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 28/1

14:10-7:05

1 stop14h 55m

R10 680

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 4/2

6:10-7:05

1 stop22h 55m

R10 781

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

12:35-6:35

1 stop20h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 29/1

14:15-17:25

1 stop25h 10m

R11 478

JohannesburgFaro

JNB - FAO

JNBFAO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-19:20

1 stop21h 21m

Faro

Thu 29/1

19:05-22:05

1 stop25h 00m

R11 715

JohannesburgFaro

JNB - FAO

JNBFAO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:15-14:45

1 stop18h 30m

Faro

Fri 22/5

19:50-9:25

1 stop36h 35m

R13 057

JohannesburgFaro

JNB - FAO

JNBFAO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:15-14:45

1 stop18h 30m

Faro

Fri 22/5

19:50-9:25

1 stop36h 35m

R13 158

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

23:59-9:35

1 stop35h 36m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 15/1

10:20-22:05

1 stop33h 45m

R14 109

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

13:45-14:15

2 stops26h 30m

Funchal Madeira

Tue 3/2

15:05-8:40

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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 46% 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 450
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 051
Fastest flight time	21h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Portugal from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 450 (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 R10 051 (Cape Town Intl to Lisbon Humberto Delgado).

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The fastest flight to Portugal from South Africa takes 21h 05m (Cape Town Intl 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 R689 with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, R725 with easyJet, and R1 062 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, 46% 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, 53% of all momondo users who travelled to Portugal chose to fly into Lisbon Humberto Delgado airport, which is located in the city of Lisbon.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Portugal?

Wednesday is the best day of the week to fly to Portugal based on flight prices. Tuesday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Portugal, then try to avoid flying out on a Saturday since this is when prices are at their highest.

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 December 2025.

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.