How long is the flight from South Africa to Funchal?

For as low as R14 888, Lufthansa can have you in Funchal from South Africa in 30h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8087 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Funchal ranges from 3.0 - 109.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Funchal?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Funchal, check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Condor or Emirates.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Funchal?

To save up to 3% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 10 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Funchal from R13 483 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R13 917 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Funchal?

January can be a great time to fly to Funchal from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R16 423. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as R8 260. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Funchal from South Africa, you will be flying to Madeira, which is the city’s only airport. Funchal Madeira (FNC) is located 14,4 km from the centre of Funchal.

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

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

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

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R11 297+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Funchal

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Round-trip from	R14 559
One-way from	R11 297
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R18 411

29/10-5/11
5 total stops
48h 20m total
South Africa to Funchal

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Etihad Airways
22/10
2 total stops
26h 40m total
South Africa to Funchal

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Funchal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Wed 29/1016:40JNB - FNC

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1118:25FNC - JNB

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 559

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - FNC

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/114:10FNC - CPT

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 854

Tue 4/110:30CPT - FNC

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1111:35FNC - CPT

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 993

Thu 30/1016:40JNB - FNC

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/118:45FNC - JNB

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 114

Wed 29/1019:40JNB - FNC

2 stops47h 30mKLM

Wed 5/1110:25FNC - JNB

1 stop33h 40mKLM

Deal found 14/9R15 183

Fri 26/918:50JNB - FNC

2 stops48h 05mKLM

Wed 1/1010:20FNC - JNB

1 stop34h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9R15 513

Thu 4/1219:45JNB - FNC

1 stop20h 45mLufthansa

Thu 11/1221:30FNC - JNB

3 stops40h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R15 652

Thu 4/1219:45JNB - FNC

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1221:30FNC - JNB

3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 878

Thu 30/1010:10JNB - FNC

2 stops23h 50mLufthansa

Wed 5/114:10FNC - JNB

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R15 930

Tue 30/923:15JNB - FNC

1 stop35h 05mKLM

Tue 7/1018:30FNC - JNB

1 stop25h 50mKLM

Deal found 13/9R16 554

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Wed 29/1016:40JNB - FNC

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1118:25FNC - JNB

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R14 559

Tue 17/210:10JNB - FNC

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Thu 19/221:15FNC - JNB

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Deal found 13/9R14 888

Fri 26/918:50JNB - FNC

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Wed 1/1010:20FNC - JNB

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Deal found 15/9R15 513

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - FNC

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/114:10FNC - CPT

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Deal found 14/9R14 854

Thu 30/1010:10JNB - FNC

2 stops23h 50mLufthansa

Wed 5/114:10FNC - JNB

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R15 930

Tue 4/110:30CPT - FNC

3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/116:00FNC - CPT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 149

Sun 1/215:55CPT - FNC

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Deal found 14/9R15 322

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Fri 26/918:50JNB - FNC

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Fri 26/916:50JNB - FNC

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Deal found 16/9R18 706

Tue 14/1014:15CPT - FNC

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Wed 29/10

16:40-20:45

3 stops30h 05m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 5/11

18:25-14:40

2 stops18h 15m

R14 559

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:30-11:00

1 stop24h 30m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 12/11

4:10-17:25

3 stops35h 15m

R14 854

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-14:30

2 stops30h 20m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 19/2

21:15-7:05

2 stops55h 50m

R14 888

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

0:30-17:45

3 stops43h 15m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 12/11

6:00-10:00

2 stops26h 00m

R15 149

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

15:55-16:50

2 stops26h 55m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 12/2

18:10-14:40

2 stops18h 30m

R15 322

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

18:50-17:55

2 stops48h 05m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 1/10

10:20-21:20

1 stop34h 00m

R15 513

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

10:10-8:00

2 stops23h 50m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 5/11

4:10-9:30

2 stops27h 20m

R15 930

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

9:50-11:30

2 stops26h 40m

R11 297

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

19:00-16:20

1 stop22h 20m

R11 522

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Funchal (average of R685). Flying from South Africa to Funchal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 130). 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 FNC?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Funchal

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Funchal. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 730 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Funchal from South Africa, you will be flying to Madeira, which is the city’s only airport. Funchal Madeira (FNC) is located 14,4 km from the centre of Funchal.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Funchal?
For as low as R14 888, Lufthansa can have you in Funchal from South Africa in 30h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8087 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Funchal that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Funchal flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Funchal?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Funchal.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Funchal?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Funchal 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 Funchal?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Funchal (average of R685). Flying from South Africa to Funchal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 130). 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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SWISS	CheapestR8 413	AverageR14 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 253	AverageR19 476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 097	AverageR15 478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR12 970	AverageR17 580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 303	AverageR19 573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	CheapestR14 416	AverageR23 047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 439	AverageR21 787	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 133	AverageR22 802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR17 232	AverageR18 975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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