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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and TAAG 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 58% 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 July 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.

R7 364 Cheap Flights from Portugal to South Africa in 2026

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9:20 - 4:15

LIS

JNB

17h 55m

1 stop

5:45 - 20:35

JNB

LIS

16h 50m

1 stop

R10 907TAAG

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Jan 25

20:05 - 9:50

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JNB

12h 45m

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19:55 - 6:50

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12h 55m

1 stop

R10 940Air Europa

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 5

7:40 - 9:50

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JNB

25h 10m

1 stop

18:55 - 15:15

JNB

LIS

21h 20m

1 stop

R10 956Air Europa

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 20

11:35 - 9:50

LIS

JNB

21h 15m

1 stop

18:55 - 19:15

JNB

LIS

25h 20m

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R11 005Air Europa

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 20

7:40 - 9:50

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25h 10m

1 stop

18:55 - 10:45

JNB

LIS

16h 50m

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R11 022Air Europa

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 20

6:55 - 22:10

OPO

CPT

38h 15m

1 stop

0:10 - 23:35

CPT

OPO

24h 25m

1 stop

R12 645Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20

6:55 - 22:10

OPO

CPT

38h 15m

1 stop

0:10 - 23:20

CPT

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24h 10m

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R13 088Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23

14:40 - 13:00

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CPT

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13:50 - 14:30

CPT

LIS

26h 40m

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R13 449Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24

14:40 - 13:00

LIS

CPT

20h 20m

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15:25 - 14:30

CPT

LIS

25h 05m

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R13 695Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

10:40 - 11:50

OPO

CPT

24h 10m

1 stop

16:35 - 15:40

CPT

OPO

24h 05m

1 stop

R16 122Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 8

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Iberia flights from Portugal to South Africa

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Iberia

Oct 15

LIS21:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

18h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 27

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

29h 30m

2 stops

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R15 351

Iberia

Sept 16

LIS6:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

26h 40m

2 stops

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 27

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

LIS17:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R15 630

Iberia

Nov 12

LIS14:15Lisbon Humberto Delgado

18h 15m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 22

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

23h 10m

2 stops

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R15 647

Emirates flights from Portugal to South Africa

Our best Emirates deals on Portugal to South Africa flight tickets

Emirates

Oct 1

LIS14:20Lisbon Humberto Delgado

29h 15m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 22

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

LIS19:40Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 580

Emirates

Jul 5

LIS14:20Lisbon Humberto Delgado

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 8

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

LIS19:40Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 678

Emirates

Jul 2

LIS14:20Lisbon Humberto Delgado

18h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 15

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 35m

1 stop

LIS19:40Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 777

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9:20-4:15

1 stop17h 55m

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5:45-20:35

1 stop16h 50m

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 19/10

20:05-9:50

1 stop12h 45m

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19:55-6:50

1 stop12h 55m

R10 940

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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7:40-9:50

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R10 956

LisbonJohannesburg

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LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:55-19:15

1 stop25h 20m

R11 005

LisbonJohannesburg

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LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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7:40-9:50

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:55-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

R11 022

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Sat 12/9

6:55-22:10

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

0:10-23:35

1 stop24h 25m

R12 645

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

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Porto

Sat 12/9

6:55-22:10

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

0:10-23:20

1 stop24h 10m

R13 088

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 11/11

14:40-13:00

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:50-14:30

2 stops26h 40m

R13 449

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 11/11

14:40-13:00

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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15:25-14:30

2 stops25h 05m

R13 695

PortoCape Town

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Porto

Mon 24/8

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

16:35-15:40

1 stop24h 05m

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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 July. Flight prices, which tend to average around R5 675, 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 167.

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 R12 953 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 891 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	15h 20m
Direct flights	Mon
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from Portugal to South Africa takes 15h 20m

Direct flights go from Portugal to South Africa on Monday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Portugal there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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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 July 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.

Best airlines flying from Portugal to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 576	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 603 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 183	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 109 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R10 280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 981 reviews	Search SWISS flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R10 405	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,7 29 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 359	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 430 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 513	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 469 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 022	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 532 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 584	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 616 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 682	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 089 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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