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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Portugal to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

TAAG, South African and Lufthansa 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 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 10 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 October 2026, there are 10 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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19:10 - 10:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 8:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

14h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R11 137Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 13

7:00 - 13:30OPO Porto-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OPO Porto

26h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 419Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2

6:15 - 9:55OPO Porto-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:55 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OPO Porto

18h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 851Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 13

7:00 - 13:00LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

27h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl

R11 901Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

14:40 - 14:10LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 30m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R12 018Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 23

22:35 - 4:15LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

16:40 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

15h 45m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R12 101TAAG

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19

8:25 - 4:15LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

16:40 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

15h 45m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R12 184TAAG

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 26

14:20 - 9:55LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R12 234Lufthansa

Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 10

16:05 - 10:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 6:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

12h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R12 234Air Europa

Wed, Feb 24 - Thu, Mar 11

20:05 - 10:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 35m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 6:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

12h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R12 333Air Europa

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17

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5:00 - 22:00LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 15:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 885Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19

18:30 - 11:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:59 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 41m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 300Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

11:35 - 22:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 23:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

30h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R12 533Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19

7:00 - 14:10LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 10m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

25h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl

R12 549Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

12:20 - 22:00LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 11:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R12 766Air France

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19

11:30 - 11:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:59 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 41m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 815KLM

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

11:35 - 10:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 05m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 15:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R12 865Air Europa

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Jan 23

11:30 - 11:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:55 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R12 882KLM

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Jan 26

11:30 - 22:00OPO Porto-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 10:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OPO Porto

16h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 231Air France

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Jan 23

11:35 - 22:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 10:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R15 408Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Jan 28

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Air Europa flights from Portugal to South Africa

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Air Europa

Nov 16

LIS20:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 17

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 55m

1 stop

LIS6:50Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 333

Air Europa

Nov 11

LIS11:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 28

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LIS10:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 350

Air Europa

Nov 4

LIS11:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 23

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 20m

1 stop

LIS15:15Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 865

KLM flights from Portugal to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Portugal to South Africa flight tickets

KLM

Nov 5

LIS11:30Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 55m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 15

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 41m

1 stop

LIS14:40Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 815

KLM

Nov 11

LIS11:30Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 55m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 27

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 41m

1 stop

LIS14:40Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 832

KLM

Nov 19

FAO14:40Faro

42h 45m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 51m

1 stop

FAO13:50Faro

R12 849

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LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 26/2

19:10-10:40

1 stop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/3

19:55-8:05

1 stop14h 10m

R11 137

PortoJohannesburg

OPO Porto - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

OPOJNB

Porto

Thu 19/11

7:00-13:30

3 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

14:30-15:00

3 stops26h 30m

R11 419

PortoJohannesburg

OPO Porto - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

OPOJNB

Porto

Sun 29/11

6:15-9:55

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

19:55-12:50

1 stop18h 55m

R11 851

LisbonCape Town

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - CPT Cape Town Intl

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 26/11

7:00-13:00

2 stops28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

13:50-15:10

2 stops27h 20m

R11 901

LisbonCape Town

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - CPT Cape Town Intl

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 2/2

14:40-14:10

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

13:50-8:10

2 stops20h 20m

R12 018

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 9/11

22:35-4:15

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

16:40-6:25

1 stop15h 45m

R12 101

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 13/11

8:25-4:15

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

16:40-6:25

1 stop15h 45m

R12 184

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 25/2

14:20-9:55

1 stop17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

19:45-14:50

1 stop21h 05m

R12 234

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 24/2

16:05-10:40

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/3

19:55-6:50

1 stop12h 55m

R12 234

Fastest return journey

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 16/11

20:05-10:40

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

19:55-6:50

1 stop12h 55m

R12 333

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

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 450, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until November to fly from Portugal, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 065.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portugal 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 255 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 103 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Portugal to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R6 965
Fastest flight time	13h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Portugal in the past 72 hours is R6 965. The best return flight deal from Portugal to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 137.

The fastest flight from Portugal to South Africa takes 13h 30m

There are no direct flights from Portugal to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Portugal to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Portugal to South Africa

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 October 2026, there are 10 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.

Best airlines flying from Portugal to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Portugal to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
South African	PriceFrom R8 448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 66 reviews	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 117	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Europa	PriceFrom R10 390	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,0 647 reviews	Search Air Europa flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R10 650	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,9 35 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 655	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 300 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 183	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 350	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 639	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 277 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R13 002	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 653 reviews	Search Air France flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 211	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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