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Cheap flights from South Africa to Europe from R4 758

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPH
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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 1 March 2026.

Wed 20/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/620:05
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R9 087
Tue 10/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/311:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R9 103
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/313:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R9 119
Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/66:00
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R9 230
Tue 10/323:00
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R9 278
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/320:55
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R9 326
Wed 20/58:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/611:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R9 358
Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R9 358
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/921:45
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R9 374
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R9 374
Sun 8/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop23h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/311:30
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/2R9 390
Tue 3/314:30
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/320:15
LHR
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R9 406

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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 087

One-way from

R4 758

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 220

Good round-trip deal

R8 897 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 165 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 20/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 977 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 360 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 1 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R10 138

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

R10 138

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

8:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/4

13:35-6:40

1 stop16h 05m

R10 344

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

15:25-6:25

1 stop15h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 6/5

22:05-13:00

1 stop14h 55m

R10 615

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

9:50-6:55

1 stop21h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/6

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R10 806

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

17:45-6:00

Nonstop12h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 29/4

20:10-14:35

1 stop18h 25m

R10 981

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LGW

CPTLGW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

14:35-5:40

1 stop17h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 16/4

10:10-8:20

2 stops21h 10m

R11 061

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:30-6:25

1 stop15h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 18/5

22:05-13:05

1 stop15h 00m

R11 124

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-6:25

1 stop16h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/5

22:05-13:00

1 stop14h 55m

R11 236

Cape TownLondon

CPT - LCY

CPTLCY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

9:25-8:00

1 stop24h 35m

London City

Fri 20/3

19:20-7:30

1 stop34h 10m

R11 283

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Europe

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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 R4 631). Flying from South Africa to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 581). 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 1 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Europe as you normally would.

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 1 March 2026.
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
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 240 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 773 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 14h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9067 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 Ethiopian Air (R2 559), Norse Atlantic UK (R3 072), and Kenya Airways (R3 672).

  • 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 R4 631). Flying from South Africa to Europe in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 581). 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 1 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 565AverageR12 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR4 678AverageR11 565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR6 442AverageR8 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air AlgerieCheapestR6 973AverageR8 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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SWISSCheapestR7 287AverageR12 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 968AverageR13 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 726AverageR11 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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TAAGCheapestR8 788AverageR12 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 002AverageR11 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 044AverageR12 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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