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R7 473+ Cheap flights to Funchal

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— FNC
Mar 23 — Mar 301
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Flights to Funchal in 2025

Find the latest flights to Funchal in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 18 March 2025.

Return from

R13 622

One-way from

R7 473

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R13 894
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Funchal
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1/4
  • 1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Funchal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R54 414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 169 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights to Funchal
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Funchal. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 March 2025.

Tue 18/310:10JNB - FNC
2 stops29h 50mLufthansa
Sun 6/416:00FNC - JNB
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 17/3R11 899
Wed 19/320:25JNB - FNC
1 stop16h 50mSWISS
Mon 7/417:15FNC - JNB
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Deal found 17/3R12 062
Wed 19/320:25JNB - FNC
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/416:00FNC - JNB
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R12 280
Mon 5/521:15JNB - FNC
1 stop21h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 9/513:10FNC - JNB
1 stop19h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/3R13 622
Mon 28/413:55JNB - FNC
2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 3/513:10FNC - JNB
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R19 535

Find flights to Funchal within your budget

Locate flights to Funchal that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 18 March 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

21:15-17:50

1 stop21h 35m

Funchal Madeira

Fri 9/5

13:10-9:25

1 stop19h 15m

R13 622

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

13:55-14:10

2 stops25h 15m

Funchal Madeira

Fri 9/5

11:15-8:20

3 stops44h 05m

R16 760

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

13:55-17:50

2 stops28h 55m

Funchal Madeira

Sat 3/5

13:10-10:00

2 stops43h 50m

R19 535

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

19:00-1:15

2 stops31h 15m

Funchal Madeira

Mon 28/7

8:45-8:35

2 stops46h 50m

R20 823

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

10:40-9:35

3 stops47h 55m

Funchal Madeira

Fri 9/5

10:30-15:35

3 stops28h 05m

R49 282

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

8:10-15:35

2 stops32h 25m

R7 473

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

19:35-9:15

1 stop38h 40m

R12 062

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

19:10-1:15

2 stops31h 05m

R13 296

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

19:00-10:30

2 stops40h 30m

R15 563

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

23:15-9:30

1 stop35h 15m

R19 771

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Travel insights for flights to Funchal

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Funchal including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Funchal?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Funchal. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Funchal, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Funchal?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Funchal takes 16 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Funchal from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Funchal?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Funchal should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Funchal?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Funchal are Lufthansa, British Airways and SWISS.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R607

British Airways

British Airways

From R698

SWISS

SWISS

From R498

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R920

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Funchal?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Funchal are SWISS, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Rainfall in Funchal by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Funchal ranges from 3.0 - 109.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Funchal when rainfall is around 3.0 mm.

Temperature in Funchal by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Funchal, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Funchal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Funchal. 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 Funchal. Reviews last updated 18 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Funchal by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 541 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Lufthansa
6,7
Okay
6 940 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Funchal

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal?

    Booking a flight to Funchal Madeira (FNC) is your only option if you intend on flying to Funchal. It is only a 14,4 km journey from Madeira to Funchal’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Funchal if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Funchal on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Funchal?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Funchal.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal?

    Funchal Madeira is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal. One-way flights to Funchal Madeira typically cost R670, while return flights cost around R1 314.

  • How much is a return flight to Funchal?

    A return flight to Funchal will typically cost around R156, however they can be found for as little as R72.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Funchal depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Funchal, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Funchal Madeira have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Funchal Madeira can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Funchal Madeira?

    Yes. Funchal Madeira has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Casa a Torre is the closest property to Funchal Madeira (0,0 km away from Funchal Madeira).

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