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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R5 319

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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 6 March 2026.

Sun 19/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Tue 28/49:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 1/3R9 564
Fri 17/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Sun 26/49:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 2/3R9 679
Tue 14/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Wed 22/422:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 1/3R9 878
Tue 10/30:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Wed 18/1122:30
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 3/3R10 010
Tue 21/415:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 40m
TAAG
Tue 28/49:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 2/3R10 026
Sun 26/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Thu 14/522:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop15h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 3/3R10 043
Tue 26/50:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Mon 29/622:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 6/3R10 092
Fri 24/415:55
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 15m
TAAG
Sun 10/59:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 4/3R10 191
Mon 9/313:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/38:05
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3R10 191
Sat 18/40:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop20h 50m
TAAG
Tue 5/522:35
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 4/3R10 208
Mon 21/916:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 30m
TAAG
Thu 24/99:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 1/3R10 324
Fri 6/313:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/38:00
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R10 357

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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 564

One-way from

R5 319

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 050
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 19/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R18 290 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 489 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 6 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

0:30-20:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 14/5

22:35-14:40

1 stop15h 05m

R10 043
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:55-7:10

1 stop16h 15m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 14/6

9:00-23:30

1 stop13h 30m

R10 043

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-23:25

1 stop15h 40m

Porto

Wed 17/6

6:00-8:35

1 stop25h 35m

R10 637

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

8:45-22:45

1 stop15h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 17/4

6:15-6:40

1 stop23h 25m

R10 637

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

23:15-10:55

1 stop36h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 9/5

19:45-21:25

1 stop24h 40m

R10 736

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:55-7:10

1 stop16h 15m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 15/6

22:35-14:00

1 stop14h 25m

R10 753

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

7:40-10:55

1 stop28h 15m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 9/5

8:55-21:25

1 stop35h 30m

R10 836

Cape TownPorto

CPT - OPO

CPTOPO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

16:35-23:30

1 stop31h 55m

Porto

Wed 3/6

16:40-11:50

1 stop18h 10m

R11 001

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

R11 067

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

0:30-20:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 14/5

9:10-9:45

2 stops23h 35m

R11 133

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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 682). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 571). 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 6 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
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

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
1 467 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

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
3 746 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

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
7 828 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

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
7 778 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

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 637, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 15h 40m. There are 8398 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 656), Turkish Airlines (R5 161), and TAAG (R5 290).

  • 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 682). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 571). 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 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 679AverageR12 068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR7 929AverageR14 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 057AverageR14 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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TAAGCheapestR9 096AverageR12 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 233AverageR12 855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 369AverageR17 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 905AverageR17 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 986AverageR15 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 141AverageR11 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 196AverageR13 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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