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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R5 127

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 1 February 2026.

Tue 17/315:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 55m
TAAG
Tue 24/38:25
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 31/1R9 210
Tue 17/30:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Wed 25/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 1/2R9 596
Sun 8/30:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Wed 11/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 30/1R9 612
Sun 15/30:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Mon 23/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 30/1R9 869
Sun 26/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Thu 14/522:30
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 1/2R9 981
Tue 3/1115:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop17h 40m
TAAG
Tue 10/119:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop12h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 31/1R10 126
Fri 27/20:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Sat 7/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 30/1R10 174
Sun 8/216:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 45m
TAAG
Thu 26/28:25
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 50m
TAAG
Deal found 30/1R10 222
Mon 9/216:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 45m
TAAG
Thu 19/28:25
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 50m
TAAG
Deal found 30/1R10 238
Sun 8/210:10
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/25:00
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1R10 271
Tue 26/50:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Fri 26/623:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 30/1R10 303
Tue 5/516:35
CPT
-
OPO
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/610:45
OPO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R10 303

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 210

One-way from

R5 127

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 255
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R18 591 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 496 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Portugal that are best for you.

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Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 24/3

8:25-23:30

1 stop13h 05m

R9 210

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

0:30-19:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 23/3

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R9 869

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

R9 981

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

0:30-20:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 29/6

23:00-14:00

1 stop14h 00m

R10 303

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

0:30-20:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 26/6

23:00-14:00

1 stop14h 00m

R10 303

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

1:35-23:10

2 stops23h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 24/3

11:25-10:55

2 stops21h 30m

R10 415

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 6/5

5:05-8:35

1 stop26h 30m

R10 463

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-22:45

1 stop15h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 8/6

5:05-8:35

1 stop26h 30m

R10 480

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

1:35-15:10

2 stops39h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 30/3

15:35-0:15

2 stops31h 40m

R10 496

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 26/2

5:00-9:30

1 stop26h 30m

R10 528

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R5 529). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 255). 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 87% of weekly flights between South Africa and Portugal have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 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 87% 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 February 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
1 446 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
1 446 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
7 758 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
7 709 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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 463, 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 Ethiopian Air (R2 585), Turkish Airlines (R4 777), and Qatar Airways (R5 106).

  • 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 529). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 255). 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 526AverageR11 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR7 295AverageR13 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 557AverageR16 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 399AverageR13 663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 984AverageR12 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAAGCheapestR9 029AverageR11 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 623AverageR11 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 638AverageR17 162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 717AverageR15 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 853AverageR14 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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