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 61% 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.

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

Iberia, South African, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating 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 August 2026, there are 8 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 - 14:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

16:40 - 7:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 30m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R8 533South African

Sun, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 13

9:00 - 14:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

16:40 - 7:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

15h 30m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R8 598South African

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 17

6:00 - 9:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 15:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

27h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

R12 347Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 26

11:35 - 9:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

17h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R12 363Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 26

23:00 - 14:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

16:40 - 7:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 30m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R12 735TAAG

Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11

9:10 - 8:20LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 7:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

22h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 009Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21

9:10 - 14:05LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 55m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

15:05 - 7:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R13 187TAAG

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 9

8:55 - 8:20LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 7:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

22h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 203Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

21:25 - 10:15LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

25h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 559Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

13:35 - 10:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 19:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

22h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 575Emirates

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 27

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19:45 - 21:20LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 18:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 674KLM

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 13

19:45 - 21:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 22:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 904KLM

Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 31

17:05 - 9:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 098Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

18:50 - 21:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 22:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 227Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 31

17:05 - 9:40LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 22:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

35h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 421Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

11:55 - 10:20LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 18:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 648KLM

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 13

17:05 - 10:30LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m1 stop Istanbul

10:05 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

34h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 890Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

9:55 - 8:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 30m3 stops Liverpool J. Lennon Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:15 - 22:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

22h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 326Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

21:15 - 9:10LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 55m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Doha Hamad Intl

19:00 - 23:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

29h 15m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Gatwick

R18 504Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 13

9:55 - 8:25LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 30m3 stops Liverpool J. Lennon Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:30 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

29h 20m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul Brussels Bruxelles-National

R19 005Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

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Iberia flights from Portugal to South Africa

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Iberia

Sept 21

LIS6:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

25h 35m

2 stops

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 28

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

LIS6:55Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 961

Iberia

Sept 23

LIS20:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

30h 15m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 30

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m

1 stop

LIS20:15Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 527

Iberia

Jan 28

LIS6:30Lisbon Humberto Delgado

24h 10m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 45m

2 stops

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R13 753

Air Europa flights from Portugal to South Africa

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Air Europa

Sept 18

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 29

JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m

1 stop

LIS19:15Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 652

Air Europa

Oct 5

LIS11:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 15m

1 stop

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 20

JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LIS10:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 814

Air Europa

Oct 5

LIS11:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 15m

1 stop

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 20

JNB18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

LIS10:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 846

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LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 31/1

9:00-14:40

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/2

16:40-7:10

1 stop16h 30m

R8 533

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 4/10

9:00-14:40

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

16:40-7:10

1 stop15h 30m

R8 598

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 12/12

6:00-9:40

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

13:30-15:10

2 stops27h 40m

R12 347

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 12/12

11:35-9:40

2 stops20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

18:50-10:35

1 stop17h 45m

R12 363

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LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 1/2

23:00-14:40

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

16:40-7:10

1 stop16h 30m

R12 735

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 6/9

9:10-8:20

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-7:15

1 stop22h 30m

R13 009

LisbonCape Town

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - CPT Cape Town Intl

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 26/9

9:10-14:05

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

15:05-7:10

1 stop17h 05m

R13 187

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 9/9

8:55-8:20

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:45-7:25

1 stop22h 40m

R13 203

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 21/9

21:25-10:15

1 stop35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

19:10-19:40

1 stop25h 30m

R13 559

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 24/1

13:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

22:20-19:10

1 stop22h 50m

R13 575

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 896, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Portugal, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 300.

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 869 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 005 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% 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	None

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

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 August 2026, there are 8 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 435	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 025 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 034	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 191 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R10 109	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,0 32 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 193	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 845	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 558 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 099	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 642 reviews	Search Air France flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 505 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 496	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 156 reviews	Search British Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R12 720	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 035 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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