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Cheap flights from South Africa to Europe from R3 880

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CPH
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 550

One-way from

R3 880

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 824

Good round-trip deal

R10 685 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 673 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 19/7-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • South Africa to Europe
9/10
  • 9/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • South Africa to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 343 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 437 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Europe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Europe.

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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 10 July 2025.

Fri 18/723:15CPT - LIN
1 stop23h 35mKLM
Sun 17/819:50LIN - CPT
1 stop25h 20mKLM
Deal found 9/7R11 550
Sat 19/723:15JNB - LCY
1 stop20h 20mKLM
Tue 19/820:10LCY - JNB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 9/7R11 621
Thu 7/89:50JNB - LHR
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/820:25LHR - JNB
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R11 621
Wed 23/714:30JNB - LGW
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/810:10LGW - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R11 621
Tue 30/916:35CPT - MXP
1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/211:05MXP - CPT
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R11 621
Tue 14/1019:00JNB - LHR
2 stops27h 35mBrussels Airlines
Wed 29/106:50LHR - JNB
2 stops24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 8/7R11 639
Tue 30/918:05CPT - MXP
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Wed 25/27:00MXP - CPT
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7R11 657
Wed 24/99:50JNB - LHR
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/1021:45LHR - JNB
1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/7R11 692
Tue 14/1019:35JNB - LCY
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1018:10LCY - JNB
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R11 710
Wed 22/1019:00JNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Wed 26/1122:15FRA - JNB
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7R11 746
Sat 19/723:15CPT - LIN
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/819:40LIN - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R11 746
Wed 29/1022:00JNB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 27/1121:15LHR - JNB
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7R11 888

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMilan

CPT - LIN

CPTLIN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

23:15-22:50

1 stop23h 35m

Milan Linate

Sun 17/8

19:50-21:10

1 stop25h 20m

R11 550

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

9:50-18:45

1 stop33h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

20:25-8:20

2 stops34h 55m

R11 621

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LGW

JNBLGW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

14:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 7/8

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 621

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

16:35-18:10

1 stop25h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 25/2

11:05-11:50

1 stop23h 45m

R11 621

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-21:35

2 stops27h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

6:50-9:30

2 stops24h 40m

R11 639

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

23:15-18:35

1 stop20h 20m

London City

Wed 20/8

20:10-21:20

1 stop24h 10m

R11 639

Cape TownMilan

CPT - MXP

CPTMXP

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

18:05-8:25

1 stop14h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 25/2

7:00-11:00

1 stop27h 00m

R11 657

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LHR

JNBLHR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop22h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

21:45-8:20

1 stop33h 35m

R11 692

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:35-12:30

1 stop17h 55m

London City

Wed 29/10

18:10-9:30

1 stop13h 20m

R11 710

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

19:00-5:35

Nonstop10h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 26/11

22:15-16:15

1 stop17h 00m

R11 746

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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, 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 10 July 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.

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 10 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines 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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

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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 Etihad Airways (R5 179), Qatar Airways (R5 179), and Emirates (R6 496).

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

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  • 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, 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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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 10 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR6 941AverageR13 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR6 943AverageR13 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 820AverageR14 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 022AverageR15 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 233AverageR14 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 243AverageR14 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 345AverageR13 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Norse Atlantic UKCheapestR9 346AverageR12 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR9 437AverageR14 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 663AverageR12 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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