Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Portugal flights?

According to our data, TAP AIR PORTUGAL have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 87% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Portugal flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

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

How long is the flight from South Africa to Portugal?

The flight from South Africa to Portugal depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Lisbon (the most popular airport in Portugal), then the flight time is 15h 30m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Lisbon, then the average flight time is 16h 15m.

Which airlines fly to Portugal?

TAAG, Lufthansa and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Portugal from South Africa according to our data. TAAG is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Portugal. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Portugal on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from South Africa to Portugal delayed?

Historically, on average around 87% of flights between South Africa and Portugal have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 154 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Portugal?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Portugal are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Portugal?

There are 15 operators available for flights from South Africa to Portugal as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Portugal?

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 South Africa to Portugal.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Portugal?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Portugal can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Portugal. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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15:30 - 6:25

CPT

LIS

16h 55m

1 stop

8:25 - 23:30

LIS

CPT

13h 05m

1 stop

R8 218TAAG

Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 3

15:30 - 6:25

CPT

LIS

16h 55m

1 stop

22:35 - 14:00

LIS

CPT

13h 25m

1 stop

R8 505TAAG

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

8:45 - 23:25

JNB

OPO

15h 40m

1 stop

6:00 - 8:35

OPO

JNB

25h 35m

1 stop

R10 305Lufthansa

Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 19

21:15 - 12:00

JNB

FAO

15h 45m

1 stop

16:50 - 9:25

FAO

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R11 595British Airways

Sun, May 17 - Thu, May 21

21:15 - 13:05

JNB

FAO

16h 50m

1 stop

13:10 - 9:25

FAO

JNB

19h 15m

1 stop

R11 929British Airways

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

8:45 - 7:45

JNB

FNC

24h 00m

2 stops

22:45 - 6:40

FNC

JNB

30h 55m

2 stops

R12 821Lufthansa

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

23:15 - 9:35

JNB

FNC

35h 20m

1 stop

10:20 - 21:20

FNC

JNB

34h 00m

1 stop

R13 761KLM

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

12:05 - 6:50

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LIS

19h 45m

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21:15 - 10:35

LIS

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R14 000Qatar Airways

Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 21

23:15 - 9:35

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FNC

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10:30 - 21:25

FNC

CPT

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R16 150KLM

Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 19

14:45 - 18:40

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FAO

28h 55m

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19:40 - 8:50

FAO

JNB

36h 10m

2 stops

R16 181Qatar Airways

Sun, May 17 - Thu, May 21

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Portugal

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Kenya Airways

Apr 8

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 40m

2 stops

LIS22:50Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Apr 20

LIS5:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

33h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 257

Kenya Airways

Mar 5

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 35m

2 stops

LIS15:10Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mar 14

LIS5:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

32h 50m

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JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 289

Kenya Airways

Mar 16

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

2 stops

LIS23:10Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mar 18

LIS5:00Lisbon Humberto Delgado

27h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 320

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Portugal

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 12

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

1 stop

LIS10:40Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mar 25

LIS16:05Lisbon Humberto Delgado

16h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 002

Turkish Airlines

Apr 8

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m

1 stop

LIS9:55Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Apr 20

LIS10:55Lisbon Humberto Delgado

22h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 177

Turkish Airlines

May 5

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

OPO15:40Porto

Jun 3

OPO16:40Porto

18h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

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15:30-6:25

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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8:25-23:30

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R8 218

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15:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

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22:35-14:00

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R8 505

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:45-23:25

1 stop15h 40m

Porto

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6:00-8:35

1 stop25h 35m

R10 305

JohannesburgFaro

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:15-12:00

1 stop15h 45m

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16:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

R11 595

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JohannesburgFunchal

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R12 821

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DurbanLisbon

DUR - LIS

DURLIS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 15/5

12:05-6:50

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 21/5

21:15-10:35

3 stops36h 20m

R14 000

Cape TownFunchal

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CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

23:15-9:35

1 stop35h 20m

Funchal Madeira

Fri 19/6

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1 stop33h 55m

R16 150

JohannesburgFaro

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JNBFAO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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2 stops28h 55m

Faro

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2 stops36h 10m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Portugal?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Portugal. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R10 368. If you’re not able to fly to Portugal in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Portugal during November average around R10 384.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Portugal?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Portugal from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Portugal for around R11 342 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Portugal from South Africa for as low as R11 037 on momondo.

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There are 15 operators available for flights from South Africa to Portugal as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Portugal?
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 South Africa to Portugal.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Portugal?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Portugal can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Portugal. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 476	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R7 483	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 870 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 265	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 777 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R8 316	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 451 reviews	Search KLM flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R8 882	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,7 28 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom R9 551	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 384 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 628	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 393 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R9 632	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 292 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 742	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 531 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 748	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 728 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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