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R4 992+ Cheap flights from Europe

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MAD — CPT
Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Europe

Discover essential information about flights departing from Europe, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Europe airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

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R680 or less

Good one-way deal

R394 or less
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Cheapest flights from Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Europe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Sat 2/59:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 15/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/12R10 374
Mon 4/59:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 16/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/12R10 391
Mon 26/16:55FRA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops17h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R10 408
Thu 26/26:55FRA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Wed 11/319:20JNB - FRA
2 stops16h 45mKLM
Deal found 9/12R10 459
Sun 1/210:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/213:50CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R10 476
Sun 25/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R10 493
Thu 22/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R10 510
Wed 18/218:15FRA - JNB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:10JNB - FRA
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R10 510
Sat 2/59:00LGW - CPT
Nonstop11h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 16/523:30CPT - LGW
Nonstop11h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/12R10 527
Mon 19/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R10 544
Mon 12/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/114:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R10 561
Mon 12/110:00LGW - CPT
1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/214:35CPT - LGW
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R10 578

Find flights from Europe within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Europe that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 9 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/2

22:00-9:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

8:45-22:30

1 stop13h 45m

R10 866

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 28/2

7:15-7:05

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:45-22:30

1 stop13h 45m

R11 104

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/2

22:00-9:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:45-5:30

Nonstop10h 45m

R11 274

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

18:40-10:30

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

R11 732

LondonCape Town

LHR - CPT

LHRCPT

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

9:25-8:05

1 stop24h 40m

R11 749

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 18/2

12:00-10:30

2 stops21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

20:15-13:55

1 stop18h 40m

R11 851

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:35-5:40

1 stop17h 05m

R11 936

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

10:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-5:40

1 stop17h 05m

R11 936

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

10:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:50-6:20

1 stop17h 30m

R11 936

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Tue 13/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

15:25-5:40

1 stop16h 15m

R11 936

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Best time to book a flight from Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Europe with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Europe

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Europe including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Europe?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe (average of R6 876). Flying from Europe in January will prove the most costly (average of R10 425). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Europe to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Europe would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Europe?

When flying from Europe check dates and pricing for the following: KLM, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, British Airways, Lufthansa. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

KLM
KLM
From R1 838
British Airways
British Airways
From R1 372
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R1 146
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R1 623

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Europe?

The cheapest city to fly to from Europe is Václav Havel Prague, with prices starting at R246. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Václav Havel Prague
Václav Havel Prague
From R246
Athens Eleftherios V.
Athens Eleftherios V.
From R312
Barcelona-El Prat
Barcelona-El Prat
From R316
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
From R350

Airline reviews for flights from Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Europe. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from Europe have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 087 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 619 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 573 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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Popular international destinations from Europe

The most popular international flight routes departing from Europe we’ve come across at this time.
Flights from Heathrow to Cape Town
Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Flights from Gatwick to Cape Town
Flights from Munich to Cape Town
Flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Europe. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Europe?

    Frankfurt am Main airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R6 808. London Gatwick airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R8 099. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Europe?

    April is currently the cheapest month to fly from Europe. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Europe?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Europe to embark to:
    Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg from R6 808 round trip
    Travel from Vienna to Cape Town from R8 387 round trip
    Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sun City Resort from R12 225 round trip

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Europe?

    900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight from Europe today with Cheapflights!

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Europe?

    Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Europe for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from Europe with no change fees?

    Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Europe flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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