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

TAAG, Turkish Airlines, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Portugal to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

TAAG, Lufthansa 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 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 May 2026, there are 9 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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9:00 - 4:15

LIS

JNB

18h 15m

1 stop

5:45 - 20:35

JNB

LIS

15h 50m

1 stop

R11 330TAAG

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23

15:50 - 9:20

LIS

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:45

JNB

LIS

15h 00m

1 stop

R11 830Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 22

5:05 - 8:35

LIS

JNB

26h 30m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:45

JNB

LIS

15h 00m

1 stop

R11 846Lufthansa

Tue, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 4

9:15 - 8:20

LIS

JNB

22h 05m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:25

JNB

LIS

22h 35m

1 stop

R11 896Etihad Airways

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 15

15:50 - 9:20

LIS

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

8:45 - 22:45

JNB

LIS

15h 00m

1 stop

R11 913Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 24

14:30 - 8:35

LIS

JNB

17h 05m

2 stops

8:45 - 22:45

JNB

LIS

15h 00m

1 stop

R11 946Lufthansa

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jul 1

19:20 - 20:55

OPO

CPT

24h 35m

1 stop

22:25 - 7:55

CPT

OPO

34h 30m

1 stop

R15 512SWISS

Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16

19:20 - 20:55

OPO

CPT

24h 35m

1 stop

22:25 - 17:35

CPT

OPO

20h 10m

1 stop

R15 545SWISS

Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16

16:40 - 11:50

OPO

CPT

18h 10m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

OPO

18h 05m

1 stop

R17 594Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

19:50 - 13:45

OPO

CPT

16h 55m

2 stops

14:35 - 7:15

CPT

OPO

17h 40m

2 stops

R17 961Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

TAAG flights from Portugal to South Africa

Our best TAAG deals on Portugal to South Africa flight tickets

TAAG

Sept 15

LIS9:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB4:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 23

JNB5:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m

1 stop

LIS20:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 330

TAAG

Nov 1

LIS9:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17h 15m

1 stop

JNB4:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 29

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 10m

1 stop

LIS6:50Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 013

TAAG

Sept 27

LIS9:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB4:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 6

JNB5:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m

1 stop

LIS20:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 279

Air France flights from Portugal to South Africa

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Air France

Jun 2

LIS9:50Lisbon Humberto Delgado

34h 30m

2 stops

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 8

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 00m

1 stop

LIS8:50Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 579

Air France

Jun 2

LIS12:15Lisbon Humberto Delgado

32h 05m

2 stops

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 8

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 00m

1 stop

LIS8:50Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R15 279

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 15/9

9:00-4:15

1 stop18h 15m

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Wed 23/9

5:45-20:35

1 stop15h 50m

R11 330

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LIS - JNB

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 12/6

15:50-9:20

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

8:45-22:45

1 stop15h 00m

R11 830

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 23/6

5:05-8:35

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:45-22:45

1 stop15h 00m

R11 846

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 1/7

9:15-8:20

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-7:25

1 stop22h 35m

R11 896

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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15:50-9:20

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

8:45-22:45

1 stop15h 00m

R11 913

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 18/6

14:30-8:35

2 stops17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

8:45-22:45

1 stop15h 00m

R11 946

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Mon 1/6

19:20-20:55

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

22:25-7:55

1 stop34h 30m

R15 512

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Mon 1/6

19:20-20:55

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

22:25-17:35

1 stop20h 10m

R15 545

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Thu 11/6

16:40-11:50

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

R17 594

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Thu 11/6

19:50-13:45

2 stops16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

14:35-7:15

2 stops17h 40m

R17 961

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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 July. Flight prices, which tend to average around R5 765, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in July, then you should wait until June to fly from Portugal, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R6 265.

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 046 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 480 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Portugal to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 05m
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The fastest flight from Portugal to South Africa takes 13h 05m

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 May 2026, there are 9 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 100,00% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Portugal to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 728	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 575 reviews	Search Emirates flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R10 017	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 952 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 340	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 345	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 018 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R10 625	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,7 28 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 707	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 382 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	PriceFrom R11 056	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 416 reviews	Search Condor flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 695	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 440 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 518 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 589 reviews	Search Air France flights

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