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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R5 460

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Nov 14 — Nov 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 397

One-way from

R5 460

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 545
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 28/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 21/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R22 030 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 990 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 15 October 2025.

Fri 28/110:30CPT - LIS
1 stop21h 05mTAAG
Sat 6/1222:35LIS - CPT
1 stop14h 05mTAAG
Deal found 14/10R10 397
Sun 9/110:30CPT - LIS
1 stop21h 05mTAAG
Sat 22/1122:35LIS - CPT
1 stop14h 05mTAAG
Deal found 14/10R10 432
Sun 2/1115:55CPT - LIS
1 stop16h 30mTAAG
Sun 30/118:25LIS - CPT
1 stop13h 05mTAAG
Deal found 13/10R10 867
Mon 17/1119:35JNB - LIS
1 stop25h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1118:35LIS - JNB
1 stop37h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/10R10 867
Tue 25/1110:10JNB - LIS
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Mon 2/214:10LIS - JNB
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 13/10R10 884
Sun 9/1117:00JNB - LIS
2 stops31h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 22/1112:20LIS - JNB
2 stops25h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/10R10 902
Fri 24/100:30CPT - LIS
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/118:25LIS - CPT
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R10 919
Wed 26/111:35JNB - LIS
2 stops35h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 27/35:00LIS - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/10R10 919
Tue 25/111:35JNB - LIS
3 stops39h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 3/125:00LIS - JNB
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/10R10 936
Thu 4/121:35JNB - LIS
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 30/35:00LIS - JNB
2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/10R10 954
Tue 18/1110:10JNB - LIS
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1113:40LIS - JNB
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R11 006
Thu 23/1016:40JNB - LIS
1 stop15h 30mTAAG
Wed 29/1022:35LIS - JNB
1 stop14h 05mTAAG
Deal found 13/10R11 058

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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 15 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Portugal that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Portugal

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

0:30-19:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 22/11

22:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

R10 432

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

15:30-7:10

1 stop16h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 12/4

9:00-23:30

1 stop13h 30m

R10 658

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:35-18:55

1 stop25h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 24/11

18:35-10:25

1 stop37h 50m

R10 867

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

15:55-6:25

1 stop16h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 30/11

8:25-23:30

1 stop13h 05m

R10 867

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

1:35-15:10

2 stops39h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 5/2

5:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

R10 884

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

16:40-6:25

1 stop15h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 5/2

8:25-23:15

1 stop12h 50m

R10 902

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

1:35-14:35

3 stops39h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 3/12

5:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

R10 936

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

16:40-6:25

1 stop15h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 19/3

8:25-23:15

1 stop12h 50m

R11 006

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

14:30-11:00

2 stops22h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 25/11

16:05-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

R11 058

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

9:30-23:30

1 stop16h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 18/11

12:35-7:30

1 stop16h 55m

R11 076

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Portugal

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portugal from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R7 250). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 267). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Portugal. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Portugal in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Portugal?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Portugal. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Portugal flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS, 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
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 772 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 487 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 456 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 R10 432, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 21h 05m. 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 TAAG (R5 460), Kenya Airways (R6 764), and Turkish Airlines (R7 285).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R7 250). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 267). 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 15 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 221AverageR13 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 745AverageR16 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 179AverageR14 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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TAAGCheapestR9 219AverageR12 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 440AverageR16 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 823AverageR13 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 013AverageR13 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 182AverageR12 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 480AverageR15 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 880AverageR17 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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