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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R3 914

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Dec 25 — Jan 11
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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 703

One-way from

R3 914

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 257
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 25/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R22 162 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 002 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 25 November 2025.

Fri 5/1217:00JNB - LIS
2 stops48h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 30/35:00LIS - JNB
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/11R10 963
Wed 3/1219:45JNB - LIS
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Mon 23/214:10LIS - JNB
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11R11 119
Wed 26/111:35JNB - LIS
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 27/35:00LIS - JNB
2 stops41h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/11R11 153
Tue 2/121:35JNB - LIS
3 stops39h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 23/25:00LIS - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/11R11 257
Wed 3/1219:45JNB - LIS
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/26:10LIS - JNB
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R11 517
Fri 5/1217:00JNB - LIS
2 stops47h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 12/125:30LIS - JNB
2 stops40h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/11R11 586
Fri 5/1213:45JNB - LIS
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 30/314:55LIS - JNB
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11R11 604
Wed 3/121:35JNB - LIS
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 11/1212:20LIS - JNB
2 stops58h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/11R11 933
Thu 4/129:30CPT - OPO
2 stops24h 25mSWISS
Tue 9/1212:05OPO - CPT
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 24/11R12 002
Mon 24/1120:15JNB - OPO
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Mon 8/1212:05OPO - JNB
1 stop20h 25mSWISS
Deal found 23/11R12 019
Thu 4/1223:45CPT - OPO
1 stop36h 45mKLM
Tue 9/129:55OPO - CPT
1 stop34h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/11R12 106
Thu 4/129:30CPT - LIS
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:35LIS - CPT
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R12 123

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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 25 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

0:30-19:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 28/1

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R10 703

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

16:40-6:25

1 stop15h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 29/1

8:25-23:15

1 stop12h 50m

R10 893

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 18/3

8:25-8:20

1 stop21h 55m

R11 534

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

13:45-6:20

1 stop18h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 22/3

8:00-8:40

1 stop22h 40m

R11 707

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-8:20

2 stops19h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 19/3

16:05-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

R11 725

Cape TownPorto

CPT - OPO

CPTOPO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

16:40-23:30

1 stop31h 50m

Porto

Thu 28/5

5:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

R11 829

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-6:40

1 stop22h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 17/3

8:25-8:20

1 stop21h 55m

R11 915

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

23:00-6:50

2 stops33h 50m

Porto

Thu 19/3

18:00-13:05

2 stops17h 05m

R11 933

Cape TownPorto

CPT - OPO

CPTOPO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

17:15-15:10

1 stop23h 55m

Porto

Mon 2/2

16:10-11:50

1 stop17h 40m

R11 950

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-18:50

1 stop20h 51m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 31/3

15:55-11:05

1 stop18h 10m

R11 967

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portugal (average of R7 187). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 240). 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 25 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.

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 25 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
1 420 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
1 420 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
3 672 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
7 592 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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
7 536 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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 R11 707, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 18h 35m. 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 TAAG (R5 559), Qatar Airways (R6 581), and Turkish Airlines (R7 499).

  • 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 187). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 240). 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 25 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 192AverageR13 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 703AverageR16 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 129AverageR14 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 532AverageR16 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 783AverageR13 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 974AverageR13 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAAGCheapestR10 047AverageR12 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 131AverageR12 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 444AverageR15 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 837AverageR16 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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