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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R4 588

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Feb 14 — Feb 211
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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 290

One-way from

R4 588

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 666
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 27/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 477 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 626 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 2026.

Mon 19/114:35
CPT
-
OPO
2 stops18h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 27/118:00
OPO
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R9 946
Fri 27/20:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Sat 7/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 14/1R10 290
Fri 13/214:35
CPT
-
OPO
2 stops18h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/218:00
OPO
-
CPT
2 stops18h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R10 306
Fri 27/215:55
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 30m
TAAG
Fri 6/38:25
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 13/1R10 339
Sun 26/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Thu 14/522:30
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 14/1R10 404
Sun 1/214:30
JNB
-
OPO
2 stops18h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/218:00
OPO
-
JNB
2 stops17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R10 404
Tue 27/115:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 55m
TAAG
Wed 4/222:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 14/1R10 453
Fri 6/317:00
JNB
-
LIS
2 stops48h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 20/35:00
LIS
-
JNB
2 stops27h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/1R10 486
Wed 18/214:30
JNB
-
LIS
2 stops22h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/214:40
LIS
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R10 535
Mon 19/120:10
CPT
-
OPO
1 stop17h 05m
SWISS
Tue 27/112:05
OPO
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 13/1R10 552
Sun 1/210:10
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/215:55
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/1R10 552
Sun 1/210:10
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/213:40
LIS
-
JNB
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R10 568

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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 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

Fly to

Portugal

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPorto

CPT - OPO

CPTOPO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

14:35-6:50

2 stops18h 15m

Porto

Mon 16/2

18:00-14:35

2 stops18h 35m

R10 306

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

0:30-20:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 14/5

22:30-14:40

1 stop15h 10m

R10 404

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-9:55

1 stop18h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 18/5

6:00-11:50

1 stop28h 50m

R10 404

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

15:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 4/2

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R10 453

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 17/2

15:55-9:30

1 stop15h 35m

R10 552

Cape TownPorto

CPT - OPO

CPTOPO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:50-7:15

2 stops18h 25m

Porto

Thu 4/6

19:55-14:35

2 stops17h 40m

R10 552

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

1:35-23:10

2 stops23h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 18/4

15:35-15:50

2 stops23h 15m

R10 666

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

12:05-14:35

2 stops52h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 9/3

5:00-0:25

2 stops41h 25m

R10 666

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

17:00-23:10

3 stops32h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 17/2

11:25-10:55

2 stops21h 30m

R10 666

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

16:40-6:25

1 stop15h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 9/3

22:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

R10 748

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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 636). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 453). 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 15 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
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 715 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 715 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 676 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 306, Ethiopian Air can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 18h 15m. There are 8811 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 870), Qatar Airways (R5 206), and TAAG (R5 247).

  • 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 636). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 453). 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 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 184AverageR13 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 436AverageR16 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 584AverageR13 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 051AverageR16 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 159AverageR12 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAAGCheapestR9 256AverageR12 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 423AverageR12 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 663AverageR11 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 903AverageR15 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 114AverageR14 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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