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Cheap flights from South Africa to Europe from R5 355

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPH
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

Cheap 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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 225

One-way from

R5 355

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 255

Good round-trip deal

R10 985 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 547 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • South Africa to Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 658 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 804 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 27 April 2025.

Sun 1/69:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/67:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 225
Wed 7/521:45JNB - IST
1 stop28h 05mEgyptair
Sat 6/123:50IST - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 25/4R10 393
Mon 19/513:55JNB - IST
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 24/520:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 430
Sun 1/613:00CPT - IST
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 7/613:45IST - CPT
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 766
Mon 2/614:35CPT - IST
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/623:55IST - CPT
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R10 803
Wed 6/89:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/914:45LHR - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R11 139
Tue 10/618:50JNB - LHR
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/66:30LHR - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R11 195
Mon 9/619:35JNB - LHR
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Mon 16/67:00LHR - JNB
2 stops25h 20mSWISS
Deal found 25/4R11 214
Thu 15/58:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/50:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R11 214
Wed 14/514:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/510:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R11 270
Thu 15/58:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/54:35IST - JNB
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R11 270
Tue 20/514:30JNB - LHR
1 stop17h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/521:00LHR - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R11 456

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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 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Europe that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R10 225

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:45-17:35

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 7/12

18:50-7:10

1 stop13h 20m

R10 393

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

13:55-11:55

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 24/5

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R10 430

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:00-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 7/6

13:45-10:50

1 stop22h 05m

R11 009

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

14:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

R11 139

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

14:35-4:45

1 stop13h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 16/6

23:55-13:45

1 stop14h 50m

R11 195

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/6

6:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

R11 195

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

19:35-7:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 16/6

7:00-9:20

2 stops25h 20m

R11 214

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 17/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R11 214

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

4:35-20:10

2 stops16h 35m

R11 270

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Europe (average of R587). Flying from South Africa to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R827). 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 27 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 27 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 587 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Qatar Airways (R5 355), Etihad Airways (R5 374), and Virgin Atlantic (R6 269).

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

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Europe (average of R587). Flying from South Africa to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R827). 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 27 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 934AverageR15 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR7 553AverageR13 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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CondorCheapestR9 385AverageR15 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 468AverageR15 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 529AverageR14 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR9 559AverageR15 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 662AverageR12 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR9 799AverageR13 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR9 894AverageR15 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 117AverageR14 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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