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Cheap flights from South Africa to Austria from R5 665

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — VIE
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Austria

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Austria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Austria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 May 2026.

Fri 12/613:30
JNB
-
VIE
2 stops32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 30/613:50
VIE
-
JNB
2 stops19h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5R11 213
Wed 5/89:50
JNB
-
VIE
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 30/811:55
VIE
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 230
Tue 17/119:50
JNB
-
VIE
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/1121:50
VIE
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 413
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
-
VIE
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/610:00
VIE
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 446
Wed 15/712:40
JNB
-
VIE
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/99:55
VIE
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R11 496
Thu 28/519:50
JNB
-
VIE
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/610:00
VIE
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 630
Wed 15/718:00
JNB
-
VIE
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/910:50
VIE
-
JNB
2 stops22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/5R11 663
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
VIE
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/616:05
VIE
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R11 696
Tue 26/519:30
CPT
-
VIE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/69:55
VIE
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R11 713
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
VIE
1 stop32h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/1121:50
VIE
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R11 780
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
VIE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/616:05
VIE
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R11 813
Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
VIE
1 stop36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/616:05
VIE
-
CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R11 830

Find flight deals from South Africa to Austria

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Austria flight deals. Data was last updated 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 213

One-way from

R5 665

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 013
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/6-30/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • South Africa to Austria
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • South Africa to Austria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R14 483 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 362 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Austria that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2026.
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Price

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JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

19:50-14:05

1 stop18h 15m

Vienna Intl

Sat 20/6

16:05-4:00

1 stop35h 55m

R13 612

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

19:10-19:55

1 stop24h 45m

Vienna Intl

Fri 28/8

22:40-20:35

1 stop21h 55m

R14 279

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:30-15:25

2 stops26h 55m

Vienna Intl

Thu 5/11

19:05-10:50

1 stop14h 45m

R14 412

Cape TownVienna

CPT - VIE

CPTVIE

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

13:15-14:05

1 stop24h 50m

Vienna Intl

Thu 24/9

16:05-17:30

1 stop25h 25m

R14 695

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-6:40

1 stop20h 50m

Vienna Intl

Fri 10/7

11:55-8:20

1 stop20h 25m

R15 129

Cape TownSalzburg

CPT - SZG

CPTSZG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

18:25-14:00

1 stop19h 35m

Salzburg W.A. Mozart

Sat 12/9

15:00-16:40

1 stop25h 40m

R15 179
Fastest return journey

Cape TownVienna

CPT - VIE

CPTVIE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

18:25-12:55

1 stop18h 30m

Vienna Intl

Sun 2/8

15:35-11:30

1 stop19h 55m

R15 312

Cape TownVienna

CPT - VIE

CPTVIE

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

19:30-14:05

1 stop18h 35m

Vienna Intl

Tue 22/9

16:05-17:30

1 stop25h 25m

R15 778

JohannesburgVienna

JNB - VIE

JNBVIE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-14:05

1 stop25h 25m

Vienna Intl

Sun 28/6

16:05-16:50

2 stops24h 45m

R16 095

DurbanVienna

DUR - VIE

DURVIE

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 13/9

18:40-19:55

1 stop25h 15m

Vienna Intl

Thu 17/9

15:35-16:35

1 stop25h 00m

R16 128

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Austria

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austria from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Austria

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Austria?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Austria (average of R4 415). Flying from South Africa to Austria in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How often are flights from South Africa to Austria delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between South Africa and Austria have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Austria?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Austria may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Austria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austria. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Austria. Reviews last updated 20 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Austria by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 379 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 015 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Austria. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Austria?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Austria can take about 18h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 612. Airlines will cover a distance of 8332 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Austria one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 888. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Austria for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Austria that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Austria flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Austria?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Austria.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Austria?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Austria by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Austria?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Austria (average of R4 415). Flying from South Africa to Austria in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Austria

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Austria. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR6 576AverageR11 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 461AverageR12 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 704AverageR17 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR9 106AverageR13 899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 845AverageR12 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 979AverageR13 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 053AverageR11 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 323AverageR12 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 347AverageR14 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR10 425AverageR15 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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