How long is the flight from South Africa to Iceland?

For as low as R12 527, Lufthansa can have you in Iceland from South Africa in 20h 25m. There are 10940 km between South Africa and Iceland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iceland ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Iceland when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iceland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 11.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IS?

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

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?

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Round-trip from	R12 428
One-way from	R5 599
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 368

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Mon 21/12

11:30-11:30

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17:15-20:05

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19:10-14:25

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15:15-13:05

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14:05-16:15

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Cape Town Intl

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13:35-19:20

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Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

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10:30-17:25

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22:15-23:50

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13:35-23:50

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iceland (average of R15 734). Flying from South Africa to Iceland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 589). 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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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

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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

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Steven,May 2026

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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Iceland?
For as low as R12 527, Lufthansa can have you in Iceland from South Africa in 20h 25m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Iceland (average of R15 734). Flying from South Africa to Iceland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 589). 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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British Airways	CheapestR14 479	AverageR18 808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 753	AverageR20 601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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