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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R6 060

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Portugal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Portugal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Wed 27/56:45
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop14h 50m
TAAG
Mon 29/69:20
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 13/4R9 565
Wed 27/56:45
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop14h 50m
TAAG
Fri 26/69:10
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 16/4R9 581
Wed 13/56:45
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop14h 50m
TAAG
Wed 5/822:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 14/4R9 646
Fri 25/915:05
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop17h 05m
TAAG
Fri 2/109:10
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 12/4R9 777
Fri 23/1015:05
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop17h 05m
TAAG
Sun 1/119:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 45m
TAAG
Deal found 15/4R9 859
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
LIS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/57:00
LIS
-
JNB
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R9 958
Wed 16/95:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 50m
TAAG
Fri 2/109:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 15/4R9 990
Wed 6/55:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 50m
TAAG
Fri 15/59:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 15/4R10 007
Sun 24/515:05
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop17h 05m
TAAG
Sun 14/69:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
TAAG
Deal found 14/4R10 039
Wed 20/55:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 50m
TAAG
Fri 22/59:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 16/4R10 039
Sun 24/515:05
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop17h 05m
TAAG
Mon 15/69:20
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 16/4R10 056
Mon 18/516:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 30m
TAAG
Tue 26/59:00
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
TAAG
Deal found 15/4R10 072

Find flight deals from South Africa to Portugal

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Portugal flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 565

One-way from

R6 060

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 332
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 27/5-29/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 45m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 403 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Portugal that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
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Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

6:45-20:35

1 stop14h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 5/8

22:35-14:00

1 stop14h 25m

R9 646

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

6:45-20:35

1 stop14h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 15/6

9:20-5:45

1 stop19h 25m

R11 170

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

1:15-22:50

2 stops22h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 12/5

5:00-10:55

2 stops28h 55m

R11 743

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

1:15-22:50

2 stops22h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 29/5

5:00-10:55

2 stops28h 55m

R11 776

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

6:45-20:35

1 stop14h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 29/6

9:20-9:45

2 stops23h 25m

R11 907

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-13:35

1 stop25h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 16/7

21:50-17:30

1 stop18h 40m

R11 956

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:45-17:00

1 stop27h 15m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 9/9

18:30-15:20

1 stop19h 50m

R12 136

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:55-6:50

1 stop12h 55m

Porto

Mon 28/9

11:35-9:50

1 stop21h 15m

R12 431

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

20:55-21:00

1 stop25h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 21/9

18:40-15:20

1 stop19h 40m

R12 480

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:55-20:15

1 stop24h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 21/9

18:40-15:20

1 stop19h 40m

R12 480

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Portugal

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R10 613). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 738). 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 often are flights from South Africa to Portugal delayed?

About 86% of weekly flights between South Africa and Portugal have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Portugal flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Portugal flights?

Over the past year, TAP AIR PORTUGAL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 86% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Portugal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portugal. 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 Portugal. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andLufthansa from South Africa 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 926 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Portugal. 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 Portugal?

    For as low as R9 646, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 14h 50m. There are 8575 km between South Africa and Portugal. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Portugal one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Portugal are Ethiopian Air (R2 634), Turkish Airlines (R4 867), and TAAG (R5 238).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R10 613). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 738). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Portugal

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Portugal. 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 631AverageR11 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAAGCheapestR8 899AverageR11 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air EuropaCheapestR8 909AverageR12 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 155AverageR12 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 763AverageR17 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR10 019AverageR14 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 026AverageR15 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 087AverageR13 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR10 128AverageR15 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 166AverageR11 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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