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Cheap flights from South Africa to Europe from R5 206

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Fri 12/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Fri 27/220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/12R10 243
Mon 22/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Fri 30/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/12R10 429
Tue 16/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/116:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R10 497
Tue 16/1219:45JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 20mBrussels Airlines
Thu 22/111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 9/12R10 581
Mon 15/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Fri 16/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12R10 598
Sat 20/123:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Wed 31/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/12R10 615
Mon 22/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Wed 31/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 10/12R10 666
Mon 15/1216:50JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sat 17/120:30LHR - JNB
1 stop27h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12R10 683
Tue 23/123:10JNB - LHR
1 stop29h 10mRwandAir
Wed 31/1220:30LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12R10 700
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - LHR
1 stop15h 51mKLM
Sat 17/16:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 10/12R10 919
Fri 19/1217:00JNB - LGW
1 stop15h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 12/110:20LGW - JNB
1 stop22h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12R11 748
Sun 21/129:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/17:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R12 187

Find flight deals from South Africa to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 449

One-way from

R5 206

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 982

Good round-trip deal

R10 572 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 801 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R18 747 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 737 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Europe 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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Europe that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Europe

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-18:40

1 stop28h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 26/3

13:50-8:40

1 stop19h 50m

R9 888

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R10 108

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

13:45-12:20

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

20:10-8:40

1 stop13h 30m

R10 210

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Mon 9/2

4:50-22:05

2 stops42h 15m

R10 463

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

10:10-22:55

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

11:05-9:30

2 stops20h 25m

R10 514

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

3:10-6:20

1 stop29h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

20:30-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

R10 615

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-3:50

2 stops26h 51m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

17:55-22:05

1 stop29h 10m

R10 666

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

R10 700

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-22:25

1 stop23h 26m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 12/2

6:55-22:05

1 stop14h 10m

R10 818

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-17:55

1 stop18h 56m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 14/2

18:30-22:05

1 stop26h 35m

R10 818

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Europe

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Europe (average of R6 592). Flying from South Africa to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 159). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Europe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Europe. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Europe flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. 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 Europe. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Europe 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
3 434 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 677 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 089 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 571 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Europe. 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 Europe?

    Departing from South Africa to Europe will take you 13h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7490 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Europe are Norse Atlantic UK (R3 265), Ethiopian Air (R3 819), and Kenya Airways (R3 917).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Europe 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 Europe?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Europe (average of R6 592). Flying from South Africa to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 159). 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 Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Europe. 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 561AverageR13 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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CondorCheapestR6 672AverageR12 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 139AverageR11 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR7 359AverageR13 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 356AverageR13 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 804AverageR11 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 844AverageR12 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR8 863AverageR13 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 050AverageR12 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 260AverageR12 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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