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Cheap flights from South Africa to Iceland from R17 195

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — KEF
Aug 26 — Sep 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Iceland

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Iceland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Iceland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Sat 5/914:05
JNB
-
KEF
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/98:30
KEF
-
JNB
3 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7R17 195
Wed 18/1118:55
CPT
-
KEF
1 stop17h 50m
British Airways
Sun 22/1117:55
KEF
-
CPT
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 24/7R17 682
Wed 11/1123:59
JNB
-
KEF
1 stop15h 46m
KLM
Wed 25/1114:45
KEF
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
KLM
Deal found 25/7R17 850
Sun 2/817:55
CPT
-
KEF
2 stops40h 40m
Lufthansa
Sat 8/89:15
KEF
-
CPT
2 stops22h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/7R17 985
Tue 4/817:55
CPT
-
KEF
2 stops40h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 10/80:20
KEF
-
CPT
2 stops34h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/7R18 018
Tue 6/1011:10
JNB
-
KEF
2 stops38h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 13/1016:10
KEF
-
JNB
2 stops38h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/7R18 220
Sun 2/817:55
CPT
-
KEF
2 stops40h 40m
Lufthansa
Sat 8/81:10
KEF
-
CPT
2 stops34h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/7R18 506
Wed 18/1113:40
CPT
-
KEF
2 stops36h 10m
Emirates
Sun 22/117:40
KEF
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 25/7R18 909

Find flight deals from South Africa to Iceland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Iceland flight deals. Data was last updated 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 195

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 010
5/9-12/9
  • 5/9-12/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 82h 00m total
  • South Africa to Iceland
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 379 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:05-0:15

3 stops36h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 12/9

8:30-8:20

3 stops45h 50m

R17 195
Fastest return journey

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

18:55-10:45

1 stop17h 50m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 22/11

17:55-12:10

1 stop16h 15m

R17 716

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

23:59-13:45

1 stop15h 46m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 25/11

14:45-22:00

1 stop29h 15m

R17 850

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:55-15:05

2 stops44h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 13/10

19:55-9:10

3 stops35h 15m

R18 371

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

19:00-23:25

1 stop30h 25m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 12/10

0:20-8:35

1 stop30h 15m

R18 573

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

13:40-23:50

2 stops36h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 22/11

7:40-11:40

2 stops26h 00m

R18 909

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

19:35-10:45

1 stop17h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 22/11

11:50-10:25

1 stop20h 35m

R18 909

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Iceland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Iceland

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iceland (average of R15 531). Flying from South Africa to Iceland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 531). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iceland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iceland. 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 Iceland. Reviews last updated 27 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Iceland, such as Emirates,KLM, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 161 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 130 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Iceland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as R17 850, British Airways can have you in Iceland from South Africa in 15h 46m. There are 10940 km between South Africa and Iceland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Iceland 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 Iceland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iceland (average of R15 531). Flying from South Africa to Iceland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 531). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Iceland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Iceland. 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 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR14 648AverageR17 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 958AverageR21 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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