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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R4 807

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 January 2026.

Mon 23/322:30
JNB
-
OPO
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/36:15
OPO
-
JNB
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R9 187
Sun 15/20:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Fri 20/28:25
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 20/1R9 516
Tue 21/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Sun 3/59:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 18/1R9 712
Sun 8/30:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Thu 19/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 18/1R9 893
Fri 23/114:35
CPT
-
OPO
2 stops18h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 27/118:00
OPO
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1R9 959
Mon 9/215:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 55m
TAAG
Mon 23/222:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 18/1R10 172
Fri 6/315:55
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 30m
TAAG
Fri 13/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 19/1R10 352
Sun 1/214:30
JNB
-
OPO
2 stops18h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/218:00
OPO
-
JNB
2 stops17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R10 385
Fri 6/315:55
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 30m
TAAG
Sat 14/322:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 19/1R10 500
Wed 11/220:15
JNB
-
OPO
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/216:15
OPO
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R10 500
Tue 3/210:10
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/213:40
LIS
-
JNB
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 500
Wed 6/58:45
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/512:00
LIS
-
JNB
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R10 516

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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 187

One-way from

R4 807

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 730
23/3-31/3
  • 23/3-31/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 357 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 595 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 20 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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Return

Price

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

0:30-19:35

1 stop21h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 19/3

22:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

R9 893

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

15:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 23/2

22:35-14:00

1 stop13h 25m

R10 172

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-6:50

2 stops18h 20m

Porto

Thu 5/2

18:00-13:05

2 stops17h 05m

R10 385

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 533

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

12:35-12:50

1 stop26h 15m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 13/3

8:05-17:25

1 stop31h 20m

R10 549

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-12:50

2 stops19h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 16/3

14:10-7:05

1 stop14h 55m

R10 549

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

1:35-23:10

2 stops23h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 18/4

11:55-15:50

2 stops26h 55m

R10 631

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

1:15-14:35

2 stops38h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 30/5

11:55-10:55

2 stops22h 00m

R10 631

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

1:15-22:50

2 stops22h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 23/5

11:55-15:50

2 stops26h 55m

R10 648

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

15:55-6:25

1 stop16h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 20/2

8:25-23:30

1 stop13h 05m

R10 648

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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 644). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 467). 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 20 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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
3 720 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
7 732 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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 385, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 18h 20m. 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 638), Turkish Airlines (R4 876), and Qatar Airways (R5 211).

  • 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 644). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 467). 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 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 641AverageR12 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR7 194AverageR13 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 517AverageR16 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 588AverageR13 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 171AverageR13 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAAGCheapestR9 265AverageR12 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 541AverageR16 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 742AverageR11 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 918AverageR15 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 099AverageR14 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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