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Cheap flights from South Africa to Heraklion from R12 456

JNB — HER
Oct 22 — Oct 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Heraklion

Mon 26/109:50 -
2 stops32h 25m
Tue 10/1115:40 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 21/9R12 456
Sun 25/100:20 -
1 stop20h 55m
Tue 10/1121:50 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 21/9R13 577
Wed 4/1110:25 -
2 stops33h 25m
Wed 11/1115:00 -
2 stops19h 25m
Deal found 20/9R15 006
Sun 4/1020:00 -
2 stops27h 35m
Thu 8/1015:00 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 18/9R15 672
Wed 28/1018:30 -
2 stops23h 15m
Thu 5/1115:00 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 22/9R16 792
Wed 28/1019:10 -
1 stop23h 10m
Thu 5/1111:00 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 22/9R17 523
Sun 4/1017:45 -
1 stop24h 15m
Thu 8/1011:15 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 18/9R21 437

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Round-trip from

R12 456

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 736
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/10-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 10m total
  • South Africa to Heraklion
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R91 923 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 370 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgHeraklion

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

JNBHER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

0:20-21:15

1 stop20h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 10/11

21:50-22:25

2 stops24h 35m

R13 577

JohannesburgHeraklion

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

JNBHER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

10:25-19:50

2 stops33h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 11/11

15:00-10:25

2 stops19h 25m

R15 006

Cape TownHeraklion

CPT Cape Town Intl - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

CPTHER

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

18:30-17:45

2 stops23h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 5/11

15:00-11:40

2 stops20h 40m

R16 792
Fastest return journey

Cape TownHeraklion

CPT Cape Town Intl - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

CPTHER

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

19:10-17:55

2 stops22h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 5/11

11:00-7:35

1 stop20h 35m

R17 815

Cape TownHeraklion

CPT Cape Town Intl - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

CPTHER

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

17:45-19:00

1 stop24h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 8/10

11:15-8:05

1 stop21h 50m

R21 437

Cape TownHeraklion

CPT Cape Town Intl - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

CPTHER

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

16:35-19:20

2 stops25h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 8/10

8:10-8:15

3 stops25h 05m

R21 778

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Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa and British Airways from South Africa to Heraklion to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 238 reviews
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Food

6,3

Crew

7,6

Boarding

7,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,8

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

MUC - ATH

Entertainment was difficult to navigate. Staff knew nothing of connecting flights. S I paid $100 to get window seat...didn't get that on one leg. " Sorry" notification doesn't cut it.! I should have money back. Worst most uncomfortable plane I've ever flown.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 238 reviews
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 238 reviews
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Food

6,3

Crew

7,6

Boarding

7,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,8

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

MUC - ATH

Entertainment was difficult to navigate. Staff knew nothing of connecting flights. S I paid $100 to get window seat...didn't get that on one leg. " Sorry" notification doesn't cut it.! I should have money back. Worst most uncomfortable plane I've ever flown.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 228 reviews
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 238 reviews
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Food

6,3

Crew

7,6

Boarding

7,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,8

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

MUC - ATH

Entertainment was difficult to navigate. Staff knew nothing of connecting flights. S I paid $100 to get window seat...didn't get that on one leg. " Sorry" notification doesn't cut it.! I should have money back. Worst most uncomfortable plane I've ever flown.

Related info for your journey

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

    Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER), located 2,8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Heraklion.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Heraklion?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Heraklion can take about 24h 15m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 437. The distance between South Africa and Heraklion is about 7733 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Heraklion?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Heraklion?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Heraklion by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Heraklion

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR15 998AverageR20 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 062AverageR23 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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