How long is the flight from South Africa to Sweden?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Sweden, then you can expect flight times to average 16h and 16h 50m, respectively.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Sweden?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Sweden. The most popular city to travel to in Sweden is Stockholm, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 78% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Sweden are Gothenburg and Malmö.

R7 224 Cheap Flights to Sweden in 2025/26

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 20

CPT

16h 50m

1 stop

ARN

Nov 24

ARN

14h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R10 069

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British Airways

Nov 27

JNB

28h 50m

1 stop

ARN

Dec 8

ARN

15h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R10 241

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British Airways

Nov 27

JNB

17h 25m

1 stop

ARN

Dec 8

ARN

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R10 258

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 13

JNB

23h 05m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 17

ARN

22h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R10 276

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British Airways

Feb 13

JNB

26h 00m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 17

ARN

26h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R10 448

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SWISS

Nov 20

CPT

28h 35m

1 stop

ARN

Nov 24

ARN

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT

R10 983

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KLM

Nov 21

JNB

17h 41m

1 stop

ARN

Dec 5

ARN

25h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R11 052

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Lufthansa

Nov 20

CPT

18h 35m

2 stops

ARN

Nov 24

ARN

19h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R11 207

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KLM

Nov 21

JNB

24h 01m

1 stop

ARN

Dec 5

ARN

25h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R11 258

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 20

CPT

15h 15m

1 stop

ARN

Nov 24

ARN

20h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R11 327

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 12

CPT

24h 55m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 16

ARN

16h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R11 534

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 12

CPT

24h 55m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 16

ARN

16h 45m

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CPT

R11 638

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13:50 - 5:40CPT-ARN

16h 50m1 stop

21:20 - 13:00ARN-CPT

14h 40m1 stop

R10 069Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

19:35 - 23:25JNB-ARN

28h 50m1 stop

18:00 - 10:25ARN-JNB

15h 25m1 stop

R10 241British Airways

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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 8

19:05 - 17:10JNB-ARN

23h 05m1 stop

11:35 - 10:50ARN-JNB

22h 15m1 stop

R10 276Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

23:59 - 16:40JNB-ARN

17h 41m1 stop

19:55 - 22:05ARN-JNB

25h 10m1 stop

R11 052KLM

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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 5

6:05 - 23:40CPT-ARN

18h 35m2 stops

15:10 - 11:10ARN-CPT

19h 00m2 stops

R11 207Lufthansa

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

23:59 - 23:00JNB-ARN

24h 01m1 stop

19:55 - 22:05ARN-JNB

25h 10m1 stop

R11 258KLM

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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 5

17:15 - 17:10CPT-ARN

24h 55m1 stop

18:05 - 11:50ARN-CPT

16h 45m1 stop

R11 534Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

18:45 - 9:20CPT-ARN

15h 35m1 stop

15:10 - 11:10ARN-CPT

19h 00m2 stops

R11 810Lufthansa

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

9:25 - 6:40JNB-ARN

22h 15m1 stop

8:50 - 8:40ARN-JNB

22h 50m2 stops

R15 793Qatar Airways

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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 5

13:45 - 6:40JNB-ARN

17h 55m1 stop

13:15 - 15:35ARN-JNB

25h 20m2 stops

R20 379Qatar Airways

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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21

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Return

Price

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

13:50-5:40

1 stop16h 50m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 24/11

21:20-13:00

1 stop14h 40m

R10 069

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:35-23:25

1 stop28h 50m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 8/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop15h 25m

R10 241

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-17:10

1 stop23h 05m

Stockholm Arlanda

Tue 17/2

11:35-10:50

1 stop22h 15m

R10 276

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

23:59-16:40

1 stop17h 41m

Stockholm Arlanda

Fri 5/12

19:55-22:05

1 stop25h 10m

R11 052

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

6:05-23:40

2 stops18h 35m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 24/11

15:10-11:10

2 stops19h 00m

R11 207

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

23:59-23:00

1 stop24h 01m

Stockholm Arlanda

Fri 5/12

19:55-22:05

1 stop25h 10m

R11 258

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

17:15-17:10

1 stop24h 55m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 16/2

18:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

R11 534

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

18:45-9:20

1 stop15h 35m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 24/11

15:10-11:10

2 stops19h 00m

R11 810

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

9:25-6:40

1 stop22h 15m

Stockholm Arlanda

Fri 5/12

8:50-8:40

2 stops22h 50m

R15 793

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

13:45-6:40

1 stop17h 55m

Stockholm Arlanda

Sun 21/12

13:15-15:35

2 stops25h 20m

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Sweden flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Sweden?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sweden from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sweden. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Sweden on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Sweden flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R7 224
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 069
Fastest flight time	15h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Sweden from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 224 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Stockholm Arlanda).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sweden from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 069 (Cape Town Intl to Stockholm Arlanda).

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The fastest flight to Sweden from South Africa takes 15h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Stockholm Arlanda).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sweden

What is the best airport to land at to visit Stockholms Centralstation?

Flying into Stockholm Bromma Airport is typically the best way to visit Stockholms Centralstation, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Sweden?

If you are looking to fly to Sweden for less, look to airlines like SWISS, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa, with prices starting at R7 912, R8 294, and R8 805 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Sweden?

Of the 9 airlines that fly to Sweden, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. British Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 28% of users choosing them for their travels to Sweden.

What is the most popular airport in Sweden to fly to?

Stockholm Arlanda is the most popular airport in Sweden to fly to, with 58% of all users travelling to Sweden opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Stockholm, which is the city in Sweden that is closest to Stockholm Arlanda, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sweden?

Flying to Sweden on a Monday or Tuesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Sweden is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sweden?

Prices for flights to Sweden refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sweden?

The number of operators available for flights to Sweden is 9 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sweden?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sweden.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sweden 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 Sweden. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sweden?

Finding the right flight to Sweden is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Sweden quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Sweden with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Sweden on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sweden?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Sweden, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.