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

TAAG and Kenya Airways 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 49% 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 October 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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21:00 - 6:45LIS-CPT

55h 45m2 stops

12:30 - 9:20CPT-LIS

22h 50m1 stop

R11 241Multiple Airlines

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dim., nov. 9 - mar., nov. 18

7:00 - 6:45LIS-CPT

21h 45m1 stop

12:30 - 10:55CPT-LIS

24h 25m1 stop

R11 554Multiple Airlines

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mar., déc. 2 - mar., déc. 9

7:00 - 10:00LIS-CPT

25h 00m1 stop

12:30 - 12:55CPT-LIS

26h 25m1 stop

R11 797Multiple Airlines

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dim., nov. 9 - mar., nov. 18

8:25 - 23:15LIS-JNB

12h 50m1 stop

0:45 - 19:35JNB-LIS

20h 50m1 stop

R11 815TAAG

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jeu., nov. 6 - sam., nov. 22

8:25 - 23:15LIS-JNB

12h 50m1 stop

0:45 - 19:35JNB-LIS

20h 50m1 stop

R11 867TAAG

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sam., nov. 1 - sam., nov. 22

16:05 - 10:50LIS-JNB

16h 45m1 stop

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22h 00m1 stop

R13 517Turkish Airlines

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12:25 - 11:00LIS-CPT

20h 35m1 stop

9:30 - 23:30CPT-LIS

16h 00m1 stop

R13 570Lufthansa

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11:25 - 12:10LIS-JNB

22h 45m2 stops

23:59 - 14:35JNB-LIS

16h 36m1 stop

R13 587KLM

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mar., nov. 4 - mar., nov. 25

11:25 - 12:10LIS-JNB

22h 45m2 stops

23:59 - 14:35JNB-LIS

16h 36m1 stop

R13 778KLM

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11:40 - 10:50LIS-JNB

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16h 55m1 stop

R13 917Turkish Airlines

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TAAG flights from Portugal to South Africa

Our best TAAG deals on Portugal to South Africa flight tickets

TAAG

Nov 6

LIS8:25Lisbon Humberto Delgado

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB0:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 50m

1 stop

LIS19:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 815

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TAAG

Nov 1

LIS8:25Lisbon Humberto Delgado

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB0:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 50m

1 stop

LIS19:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 867

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TAAG

Nov 6

LIS8:25Lisbon Humberto Delgado

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB0:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 50m

1 stop

LIS19:35Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R11 884

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Ethiopian Air flights from Portugal to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 16

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

19h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 23

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m

2 stops

LIS10:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 110

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 6

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

19h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m

2 stops

LIS10:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 145

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 6

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

19h 00m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m

2 stops

LIS10:45Lisbon Humberto Delgado

R12 614

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LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

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dim. 9/11

21:00-6:45

2 stops55h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 18/11

12:30-9:20

1 stop22h 50m

R11 241

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

mar. 2/12

7:00-6:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/12

12:30-10:55

1 stop24h 25m

R11 554

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

dim. 9/11

7:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 18/11

12:30-12:55

1 stop26h 25m

R11 797

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

jeu. 6/11

8:25-23:15

1 stop12h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 22/11

0:45-19:35

1 stop20h 50m

R11 815

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

sam. 1/11

8:25-23:15

1 stop12h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 22/11

0:45-19:35

1 stop20h 50m

R11 867

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

lun. 16/2

16:05-10:50

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 23/2

19:05-15:05

1 stop22h 00m

R13 517

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

lun. 1/12

12:25-11:00

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 15/12

9:30-23:30

1 stop16h 00m

R13 570

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

mar. 4/11

11:25-12:10

2 stops22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 25/11

23:59-14:35

1 stop16h 36m

R13 587

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

mar. 4/11

11:25-12:10

2 stops22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 25/11

23:59-14:35

1 stop16h 36m

R13 778

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

lun. 16/2

11:40-10:50

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 23/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

R13 917

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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 849, 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 February to fly from Portugal, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 954.

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 263. 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 014. 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 133 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 309.

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 054 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 R12 093 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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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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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 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 051	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search LAM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R9 337	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 772 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 028	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 475 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 031	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 502 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 094	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 402 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 511	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 281 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 575	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 015 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 580	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 460 reviews	Search British Airways flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R10 872	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,4 24 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 875 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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