How long is the flight from Cape Town to Portugal?

For as low as R13 069, TAAG can have you in Portugal from Cape Town in 24h 05m. There are 8811 km between Cape Town and Portugal. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Portugal one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 598. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAAG and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Portugal for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portugal 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 Portugal when rainfall is around 6.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portugal, 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 Cape Town to Portugal?

Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Cape Town Intl - Funchal Madeira or Cape Town Intl - Porto when deciding on the best route from Cape Town to Portugal.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Portugal?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Portugal, you may want to consider flying on TAAG, KLM or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to PT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Portugal as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Portugal?

For a flight from Cape Town to Portugal, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Portugal that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Portugal flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Portugal?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Portugal.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Portugal?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Portugal 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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Round-trip from	R11 162
One-way from	R4 733
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R12 956

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CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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R11 469

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CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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6:45-7:10

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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Cape TownLisbon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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CPT Cape Town Intl - LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

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11:35-12:05

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R12 988

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CPT Cape Town Intl - OPO Porto

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Porto

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CPT Cape Town Intl - FNC Funchal Madeira

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Portugal?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Portugal (average of R10 662). Flying from Cape Town to Portugal in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 941). 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 Cape Town to Portugal?

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Portugal. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Portugal

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Portugal by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

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Very Good

3 653 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 653 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 653 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 567 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 653 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 725 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 653 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 480 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 653 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Portugal?
For a flight from Cape Town to Portugal, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Portugal?
For as low as R13 069, TAAG can have you in Portugal from Cape Town in 24h 05m. There are 8811 km between Cape Town and Portugal. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Portugal one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 598. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAAG and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Portugal for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Portugal?
Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Cape Town Intl - Funchal Madeira or Cape Town Intl - Porto when deciding on the best route from Cape Town to Portugal.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Portugal that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Portugal flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Portugal?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Portugal.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Portugal?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Portugal 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 Cape Town to Portugal?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Portugal (average of R10 662). Flying from Cape Town to Portugal in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 941). 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	CheapestR5 554	AverageR10 921	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
TAAG	CheapestR8 274	AverageR11 004	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
South African	CheapestR8 770	AverageR8 981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 963	AverageR12 048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 267	AverageR11 660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 537	AverageR15 082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 583	AverageR16 426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 598	AverageR15 317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 417	AverageR15 592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 893	AverageR16 248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Portugal. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Portugal

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Portugal 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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