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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R3 579

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 388

One-way from

R3 579

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 413
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 23/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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3/12
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 00m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R21 963 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 948 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 7 November 2025.

Sun 23/1115:55CPT - LIS
1 stop16h 30mTAAG
Tue 25/118:25LIS - CPT
1 stop13h 05mTAAG
Deal found 6/11R10 388
Fri 21/1115:55CPT - LIS
1 stop16h 30mTAAG
Fri 28/118:25LIS - CPT
1 stop13h 05mTAAG
Deal found 5/11R10 440
Sat 15/1119:35JNB - LIS
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1112:55LIS - JNB
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11R10 683
Mon 1/1219:35JNB - LIS
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 8/127:05LIS - JNB
1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11R10 753
Tue 2/120:30CPT - LIS
1 stop21h 05mTAAG
Wed 10/1222:35LIS - CPT
1 stop13h 25mTAAG
Deal found 4/11R10 805
Fri 7/1119:35JNB - LIS
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 20/1118:35LIS - JNB
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11R10 805
Fri 14/1119:35JNB - LIS
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 21/1112:55LIS - JNB
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11R10 822
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/116:15LIS - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R10 927
Thu 27/1117:00JNB - LIS
2 stops26h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 27/35:00LIS - JNB
2 stops41h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/11R10 979
Thu 4/121:35JNB - LIS
2 stops41h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 30/315:35LIS - JNB
2 stops31h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/11R11 014
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - LIS
1 stop20h 45mSWISS
Wed 26/1115:25LIS - CPT
1 stop38h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/11R11 100
Thu 13/110:45JNB - LIS
1 stop20h 50mTAAG
Fri 21/1122:35LIS - JNB
1 stop14h 05mTAAG
Deal found 5/11R11 100

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

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Portugal

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

15:55-6:25

1 stop16h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 25/11

8:25-23:30

1 stop13h 05m

R10 388

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

15:55-6:25

1 stop16h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 28/11

8:25-23:30

1 stop13h 05m

R10 440

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

0:30-19:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 10/12

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R10 805

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

19:35-10:05

1 stop16h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 21/11

18:45-10:25

1 stop37h 40m

R10 822

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

0:45-19:35

1 stop20h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 21/11

22:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

R11 100

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

15:55-6:25

1 stop16h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 8/12

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R11 187

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

0:45-19:35

1 stop20h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 30/3

23:00-14:40

1 stop14h 40m

R11 517

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:10-15:10

1 stop22h 00m

Porto

Wed 19/11

10:55-10:50

1 stop21h 55m

R11 865

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

6:05-6:25

2 stops26h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 28/11

8:25-23:30

1 stop13h 05m

R11 882

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

9:40-9:55

2 stops50h 15m

Porto

Wed 26/11

10:55-10:50

1 stop21h 55m

R12 073

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R7 244). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 257). 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 7 November 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 7 November 2025.
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
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 405 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
7 558 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
7 500 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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 388, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 16h 30m. 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 (R6 619), Kenya Airways (R7 591), and Turkish Airlines (R7 609).

  • 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 244). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 257). 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 214AverageR13 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 727AverageR16 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 157AverageR14 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 561AverageR16 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 812AverageR13 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 004AverageR13 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAAGCheapestR10 078AverageR12 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 162AverageR12 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 476AverageR16 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 870AverageR16 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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