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Cheap flights from South Africa to Portugal from R5 196

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LIS
Mar 27 — Apr 31
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 25 February 2026.

Tue 5/50:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Tue 26/59:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 21/2R9 241
Tue 26/50:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Fri 26/69:10
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 24/2R9 353
Tue 7/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Wed 15/422:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 22/2R9 577
Sun 19/415:55
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 15m
TAAG
Sun 26/49:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 21/2R9 673
Tue 5/50:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Wed 27/522:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 21/2R9 705
Tue 7/415:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 40m
TAAG
Tue 14/49:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 21/2R9 721
Sun 26/40:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Thu 14/522:35
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop15h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 21/2R9 785
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/65:55
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R9 864
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
OPO
2 stops18h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/318:00
OPO
-
JNB
2 stops17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R9 880
Fri 6/314:35
CPT
-
OPO
2 stops18h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/318:00
OPO
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/2R9 928
Tue 5/515:30
CPT
-
LIS
1 stop16h 40m
TAAG
Sun 24/59:00
LIS
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 21/2R9 944
Thu 15/1016:40
JNB
-
LIS
1 stop15h 30m
TAAG
Thu 22/109:10
LIS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 23/2R9 960

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 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 241

One-way from

R5 196

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 424
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 5/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • South Africa to Portugal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 198 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 339 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 25 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

R9 816

JohannesburgPorto

JNB - OPO

JNBOPO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

10:10-23:40

1 stop15h 30m

Porto

Sun 15/3

12:30-9:30

1 stop19h 00m

R10 264

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

R10 264

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

17:00-23:10

3 stops32h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 15/3

5:00-0:25

2 stops41h 25m

R10 376

Cape TownLisbon

CPT - LIS

CPTLIS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

15:30-7:10

1 stop16h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 14/5

22:35-14:40

1 stop15h 05m

R10 376

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

10:10-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 15/3

5:00-9:30

1 stop26h 30m

R10 376

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:00-23:45

1 stop30h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 27/5

10:55-10:30

1 stop22h 35m

R10 472

Cape TownPorto

CPT - OPO

CPTOPO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

Porto

Thu 4/6

11:00-11:50

1 stop23h 50m

R10 504

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

23:59-10:35

1 stop36h 36m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 13/3

15:30-22:05

1 stop28h 35m

R10 904

JohannesburgLisbon

JNB - LIS

JNBLIS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

17:00-17:30

2 stops50h 30m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 13/3

5:00-0:25

2 stops41h 25m

R10 904

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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 500). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 232). 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 25 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
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
3 742 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
7 809 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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
7 764 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

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 264, TAAG can have you in Portugal from South Africa in 15h 30m. 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 571), Turkish Airlines (R4 995), and TAAG (R5 120).

  • 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 500). Flying from South Africa to Portugal in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 232). 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 497AverageR11 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR7 674AverageR14 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 475AverageR16 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 767AverageR13 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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TAAGCheapestR8 829AverageR11 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 587AverageR17 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 665AverageR14 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 775AverageR11 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 789AverageR12 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 854AverageR14 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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