How long is the flight from South Africa to Funchal?

For as low as R18 775, Qatar Airways can have you in Funchal from South Africa in 27h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8278 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 Funchal one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 014. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Funchal for a low price.

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: Lufthansa, British Airways or KLM.

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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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 6 December 2025.

Tue 9/1210:10JNB - FNC

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/114:05FNC - JNB

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R13 150

Tue 9/1210:10JNB - FNC

2 stops30h 20mLufthansa

Tue 27/114:25FNC - JNB

2 stops38h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 6/12R14 437

Sat 6/1210:40JNB - FNC

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1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R15 742

Mon 8/1220:15JNB - FNC

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/18:20FNC - JNB

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R17 555

Tue 16/1219:45JNB - FNC

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Sun 21/1215:20FNC - JNB

2 stops22h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 5/12R17 793

Sat 6/1210:40JNB - FNC

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Deal found 5/12R18 521

Mon 8/1219:45JNB - FNC

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2 stops20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 4/12R18 623

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Funchal that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 December 2025.

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Sat 24/14:10FNC - CPT

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Deal found 3/12R14 997

Fri 23/113:45JNB - FNC

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Tue 27/115:05FNC - JNB

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Deal found 3/12R16 844

Mon 4/58:45JNB - FNC

2 stops24h 00mLufthansa

Mon 11/522:45FNC - JNB

2 stops30h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 4/12R16 911

Sun 18/18:00CPT - FNC

1 stop27h 35mKLM

Sun 25/110:10FNC - CPT

2 stops48h 30mKLM

Deal found 3/12R18 775

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2 stops37h 20mEmirates

Thu 12/34:10FNC - CPT

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Mon 4/58:45JNB - FNC

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/517:15FNC - JNB

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 403

Tue 16/1219:45JNB - FNC

1 stop20h 45mLufthansa

Sun 21/1215:20FNC - JNB

2 stops22h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 5/12R17 793

Sat 20/1219:45JNB - FNC

2 stops38h 15mLufthansa

Sat 27/1215:05FNC - JNB

2 stops22h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 6/12R20 148

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Funchal. Data last updated 6 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

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1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R15 742

Mon 8/1220:15JNB - FNC

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Deal found 5/12R17 555

Tue 9/1210:10JNB - FNC

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Tue 27/114:05FNC - JNB

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R13 150

Tue 9/1210:10JNB - FNC

2 stops30h 20mLufthansa

Tue 27/114:25FNC - JNB

2 stops38h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 6/12R14 437

Tue 16/1219:45JNB - FNC

1 stop20h 45mLufthansa

Sun 21/1215:20FNC - JNB

2 stops22h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 5/12R17 793

Sun 18/117:15CPT - FNC

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/14:10FNC - CPT

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12R14 997

Sun 18/18:00CPT - FNC

1 stop27h 35mKLM

Sun 25/110:10FNC - CPT

2 stops48h 30mKLM

Deal found 3/12R18 775

Fri 23/113:45JNB - FNC

2 stops28h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 27/115:05FNC - JNB

2 stops39h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12R16 844

Find flight deals from South Africa to Funchal

Round-trip from	R14 997
One-way from	R5 643
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R17 996

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71h 40m total
South Africa to Funchal

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31h 20m total
South Africa to Funchal

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

17:15-9:15

2 stops42h 00m

Funchal Madeira

Sat 24/1

4:10-11:50

2 stops29h 40m

R14 997

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

8:45-1:25

2 stops17h 40m

Funchal Madeira

Mon 11/5

17:15-9:20

1 stop15h 05m

R15 403

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

13:45-16:05

2 stops28h 20m

Funchal Madeira

Tue 27/1

15:05-8:40

2 stops39h 35m

R16 844

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

8:45-7:45

2 stops24h 00m

Funchal Madeira

Mon 11/5

22:45-6:40

2 stops30h 55m

R16 911

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:45-14:30

1 stop20h 45m

Funchal Madeira

Sun 21/12

15:20-15:35

2 stops22h 15m

R17 793

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

8:00-9:35

1 stop27h 35m

Funchal Madeira

Sun 25/1

10:10-12:40

2 stops48h 30m

R18 775

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:40-1:00

2 stops37h 20m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 12/3

4:10-16:45

2 stops34h 35m

R19 945

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

19:45-8:00

2 stops38h 15m

Funchal Madeira

Sat 27/12

15:05-15:35

2 stops22h 30m

R20 148

Cape TownFunchal

CPT - FNC

CPTFNC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

12:30-17:50

1 stop31h 20m

R5 643

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Funchal (average of R8 083). Flying from South Africa to Funchal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 539). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Funchal at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Funchal flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 804 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 676 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 616 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 562 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 R18 775, Qatar Airways can have you in Funchal from South Africa in 27h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8278 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 Funchal one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 014. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Funchal for a low price.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Funchal (average of R8 083). Flying from South Africa to Funchal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 539). 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 144	AverageR14 659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 889	AverageR19 316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 498	AverageR15 217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR12 759	AverageR17 075	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 967	AverageR18 884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	CheapestR14 077	AverageR22 186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 054	AverageR20 304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR16 827	AverageR18 526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 521	AverageR22 305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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