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

TAAG, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Portugal to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

TAAG, Turkish Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Portugal according to our data. TAAG is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 13 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 Portugal to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Portugal to South Africa refresh daily.

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

As of August 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Portugal to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Portugal 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 Portugal 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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6:15 - 10:00LIS-CPT

25h 45m1 stop

12:30 - 21:45CPT-LIS

35h 15m1 stop

R11 935

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Çar, Kas 26 - Sal, Ara 9

14:40 - 13:00LIS-CPT

20h 20m2 stops

15:25 - 11:00CPT-LIS

21h 35m2 stops

R12 058

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Cmt, Kas 15 - Cmt, Kas 29

21:15 - 10:00OPO-CPT

34h 45m1 stop

12:30 - 12:05CPT-OPO

25h 35m1 stop

R12 603

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Paz, Kas 23 - Paz, Kas 30

16:05 - 13:05LIS-JNB

19h 00m2 stops

14:30 - 10:45JNB-LIS

22h 15m2 stops

R12 726Ethiopian Air

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Pzt, Şub 9 - Paz, Şub 22

9:20 - 23:15LIS-JNB

12h 55m1 stop

16:40 - 7:10JNB-LIS

15h 30m1 stop

R12 902TAAG

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Cmt, Eki 4 - Paz, Eki 19

23:00 - 14:40LIS-JNB

14h 40m1 stop

16:40 - 7:10JNB-LIS

16h 30m1 stop

R13 095TAAG

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Paz, Eki 19 - Cum, Eki 31

15:35 - 21:35LIS-JNB

29h 00m1 stop

23:15 - 22:50JNB-LIS

24h 35m1 stop

R13 552KLM

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Pzt, Eyl 15 - Pzt, Eyl 22

19:30 - 21:35LIS-JNB

25h 05m1 stop

23:59 - 14:35JNB-LIS

16h 36m1 stop

R13 587KLM

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Pzt, Eyl 1 - Sal, Ara 9

16:50 - 11:50OPO-CPT

18h 00m1 stop

16:35 - 15:50CPT-OPO

24h 15m1 stop

R20 126Turkish Airlines

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Per, Eyl 4 - Çar, Eyl 17

13:45 - 7:40OPO-CPT

15h 55m1 stop

6:05 - 12:50CPT-OPO

32h 45m2 stops

R20 741Lufthansa

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Cum, Oca 9 - Paz, Oca 11

KLM flights from Portugal to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Portugal to South Africa flight tickets

KLM

Sept 15

LIS15:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

29h 00m

1 stop

JNB21:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 22

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

LIS22:50Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 552

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KLM

Sept 1

LIS19:30Lisbon Humberto Delgado

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB21:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 9

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 36m

1 stop

LIS14:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 587

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KLM

Sept 2

LIS5:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

15h 35m

1 stop

JNB21:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 6

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 36m

1 stop

LIS10:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R14 062

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TAAG flights from Portugal to South Africa

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TAAG

Oct 4

LIS9:20Lisbon Humberto Delgado

12h 55m

1 stop

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m

1 stop

LIS7:10Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 902

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TAAG

Oct 19

LIS23:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB14:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 31

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 30m

1 stop

LIS7:10Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 095

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TAAG

Oct 5

LIS23:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB14:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 17

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m

1 stop

LIS7:10Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 447

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LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Çar 26/11

6:15-10:00

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sal 9/12

12:30-21:45

1 stop35h 15m

R11 935

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Cmt 15/11

14:40-13:00

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Cmt 29/11

15:25-11:00

2 stops21h 35m

R12 058

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Paz 23/11

21:15-10:00

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Paz 30/11

12:30-12:05

1 stop25h 35m

R12 603

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Pzt 9/2

16:05-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 22/2

14:30-10:45

2 stops22h 15m

R12 726

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Cmt 4/10

9:20-23:15

1 stop12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 19/10

16:40-7:10

1 stop15h 30m

R12 902

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Paz 19/10

23:00-14:40

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Cum 31/10

16:40-7:10

1 stop16h 30m

R13 095

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Pzt 15/9

15:35-21:35

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 22/9

23:15-22:50

1 stop24h 35m

R13 552

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Pzt 1/9

19:30-21:35

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sal 9/12

23:59-14:35

1 stop16h 36m

R13 587

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Per 4/9

16:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Çar 17/9

16:35-15:50

1 stop24h 15m

R20 126

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Cum 9/1

13:45-7:40

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Paz 11/1

6:05-12:50

2 stops32h 45m

R20 741

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Portugal to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Portugal is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 917, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in January, then you should wait until March to fly from Portugal, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 041.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Portugal. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R12 406. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Portugal to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R13 166. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Portugal in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R12 275 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around R13 464.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Portugal when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R13 258 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 Portugal for as low as R11 759 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Portugal to South Africa flight.

Cheap Portugal to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Portugal to South Africa

Best price found	R7 506
Fastest flight time	11h 55m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Portugal in the past 72 hours is R7 506. The best return flight deal from Portugal to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 935.

The fastest flight from Portugal to South Africa takes 11h 55m

There are no direct flights from Portugal to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Porto Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portugal to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Portugal to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portugal to South Africa?
As of August 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Portugal to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Portugal 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 Portugal 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Portugal to South Africa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Portugal to South Africa is Boeing 777-200/200ER, representing 50,00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 767-300 at 50,00%.

Best airlines flying from Portugal to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LAM	PriceFrom R8 145	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,2 15 reviews	Search LAM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R9 446	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 699 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 934	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 330 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 468 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 385 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 233 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 698	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 945 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 703	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 277 reviews	Search British Airways flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R11 013	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,4 24 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Iberia	PriceFrom R11 517	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,0 2 884 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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