How long is the flight from South Africa to Lisbon?

KLM, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Lisbon in just under 21h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h 55m. There are 8575 km between South Africa and Lisbon. 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 Lisbon one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Lisbon are Ethiopian Air (R2 592), Turkish Airlines (R5 036), and TAAG (R5 166).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lisbon ranges from 6.0 - 122.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Lisbon when rainfall is around 6.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lisbon, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Lisbon?

Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Cape Town Intl - Lisbon Humberto Delgado or Durban King Shaka Intl - Lisbon Humberto Delgado when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Lisbon.

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

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Lisbon, check out the most popular airlines for this route: TAAG, Emirates or Qatar Airways.

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

When flying from South Africa to Lisbon, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Located just 6,7 km from the city centre, Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lisbon from South Africa.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Lisbon?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Lisbon 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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Lisbon

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One-way from	R5 657
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Lisbon?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Lisbon (average of R10 493). Flying from South Africa to Lisbon in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 474). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Lisbon?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Lisbon, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lisbon

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Lisbon by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Steven,Apr 2026

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I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lisbon from South Africa?
Located just 6,7 km from the city centre, Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lisbon from South Africa.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Lisbon?
KLM, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Lisbon in just under 21h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h 55m. There are 8575 km between South Africa and Lisbon. 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 Lisbon one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Lisbon are Ethiopian Air (R2 592), Turkish Airlines (R5 036), and TAAG (R5 166).
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Lisbon?
Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Cape Town Intl - Lisbon Humberto Delgado or Durban King Shaka Intl - Lisbon Humberto Delgado when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Lisbon.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Lisbon that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Lisbon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Lisbon?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Lisbon.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Lisbon?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Lisbon (average of R10 493). Flying from South Africa to Lisbon in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 474). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 874	AverageR11 669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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TAAG	CheapestR8 374	AverageR11 174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Air Europa	CheapestR9 202	AverageR11 903	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Air Europa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 927	AverageR11 844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 019	AverageR13 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 115	AverageR15 221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 138	AverageR11 298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR10 141	AverageR13 183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 199	AverageR12 037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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