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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R4 824

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Jan 31 — Feb 71
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 1 January 2026.

Tue 30/121:35JNB - LIS
3 stops39h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 7/15:30LIS - JNB
3 stops40h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/12R14 389
Wed 31/1223:59JNB - LIS
1 stop36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/15:30LIS - JNB
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R16 975
Wed 31/1223:59JNB - LIS
2 stops19h 31mAir France
Wed 7/15:30LIS - JNB
1 stop28h 40mAir France
Deal found 29/12R17 505
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - LIS
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/111:25LIS - JNB
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R59 495
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - LIS
2 stops21h 15mKLM
Thu 8/115:30LIS - JNB
1 stop28h 35mKLM
Deal found 29/12R60 025

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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 747

One-way from

R4 824

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 659
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 3/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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22/1
  • 22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 734 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 694 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 1 January 2026.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

0:30-19:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 23/2

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R9 913

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 18/3

6:10-7:05

1 stop22h 55m

R10 609

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 4/2

6:10-7:05

1 stop22h 55m

R10 609

DurbanLisbon

DUR - LIS

DURLIS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/2

13:00-6:25

2 stops19h 25m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 19/2

8:25-12:30

2 stops26h 05m

R10 642

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

15:55-6:25

1 stop16h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 22/3

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R10 725

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

12:05-15:10

2 stops29h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 20/2

5:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R10 874

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

0:45-19:35

1 stop20h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 20/2

22:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

R10 891

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-15:35

1 stop24h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 14/5

17:05-11:50

1 stop17h 45m

R10 908

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

17:00-23:10

3 stops32h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 18/4

5:00-15:50

2 stops33h 50m

R11 090

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

17:00-23:10

3 stops32h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 30/9

5:00-10:55

2 stops28h 55m

R11 090

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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 R6 879). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 576). 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 89% of weekly flights between South Africa and Portugal have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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 Sunday 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 89% 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 1 January 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
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 669 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 630 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 609, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 15h 20m. There are 8192 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 Turkish Airlines (R4 927), Qatar Airways (R5 266), and TAAG (R5 309).

  • 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 R6 879). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 576). 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 1 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 884AverageR13 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 442AverageR16 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 702AverageR13 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 157AverageR16 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 369AverageR12 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAAGCheapestR9 397AverageR12 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 525AverageR12 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 750AverageR11 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 019AverageR15 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 294AverageR14 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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