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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R5 354

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Portugal

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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 22 March 2026.

Tue 5/50:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Wed 13/522:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 22/3R10 180
Mon 11/515:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 40m
TAAG
Tue 26/59:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 19/3R10 197
Thu 21/515:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 40m
TAAG
Fri 29/59:10
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 18/3R10 316
Sun 24/515:55
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 15m
TAAG
Sun 14/69:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 22/3R10 333
Sat 9/516:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 30m
TAAG
Sat 16/59:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 21/3R10 384
Thu 23/40:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop20h 50m
TAAG
Mon 27/422:35
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 21/3R10 401
Sun 19/49:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/59:15
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R10 486
Sat 2/516:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 30m
TAAG
Sat 9/59:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 18/3R10 503
Sat 18/416:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 30m
TAAG
Sat 25/49:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 20/3R10 571
Sun 29/110:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop22h 05m
TAAG
Fri 4/1223:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 21/3R10 622
Thu 14/50:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop20h 50m
TAAG
Fri 22/522:35
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 19/3R10 639
Wed 13/516:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 30m
TAAG
Sat 23/59:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 17/3R10 673

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 180

One-way from

R5 354

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 625
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 5/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 539 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 606 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 22 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

16:40-7:10

1 stop15h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 23/4

9:10-23:15

1 stop13h 05m

R10 418

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

16:40-7:10

1 stop15h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 28/5

9:10-23:15

1 stop13h 05m

R10 673

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

17:50-15:45

1 stop22h 55m

Porto

Mon 28/9

6:30-9:40

2 stops26h 10m

R12 509

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:45-6:50

1 stop17h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 12/5

8:25-8:50

1 stop23h 25m

R12 526

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:50-15:40

1 stop22h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 9/9

10:55-10:30

1 stop22h 35m

R12 560

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

18:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 1/5

14:20-16:40

1 stop25h 20m

R12 628
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:55-6:50

1 stop12h 55m

Porto

Mon 28/9

20:10-9:50

1 stop12h 40m

R12 815

JohannesburgFaro

JNB - FAO

JNBFAO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

23:15-19:30

1 stop21h 15m

Faro

Tue 9/6

20:15-21:20

1 stop24h 05m

R12 900

JohannesburgFaro

JNB - FAO

JNBFAO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-10:20

1 stop15h 55m

Faro

Fri 15/5

20:00-9:25

1 stop36h 25m

R12 950

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

0:30-20:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 27/6

22:35-14:40

1 stop15h 05m

R13 681

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R5 846). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 877). 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 159 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 22 March 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
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
3 733 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7 862 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7 811 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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 R10 418, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 15h 30m. 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 Ethiopian Air (R2 733), Turkish Airlines (R5 051), and TAAG (R5 435).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R5 846). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 877). 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 843AverageR12 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR8 208AverageR15 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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TAAGCheapestR9 312AverageR12 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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KLMCheapestR9 319AverageR14 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 500AverageR13 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 884AverageR18 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR9 944AverageR17 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 275AverageR16 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 491AverageR13 780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 492AverageR12 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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