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Cheap flights from Europe to South Africa from R5 578

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPH — JNB
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Europe to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Europe to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Europe to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Sun 12/412:10
FRA
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Air France
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop17h 25m
Air France
Deal found 24/2R9 170
Tue 3/39:40
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Air France
Thu 19/319:20
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop24h 55m
Air France
Deal found 26/2R9 234
Mon 2/314:15
FRA
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 41m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R9 281
Mon 9/314:15
FRA
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
KLM
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 41m
KLM
Deal found 24/2R9 313
Mon 2/314:15
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R9 361
Mon 2/320:00
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Air France
Tue 17/323:59
JNB
-
FRA
2 stops20h 16m
Air France
Deal found 26/2R9 408
Thu 26/214:15
FRA
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
KLM
Thu 12/323:59
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop23h 26m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R9 424
Mon 15/67:00
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
KLM
Wed 24/623:15
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 20m
KLM
Deal found 24/2R9 440
Sun 26/410:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/514:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R9 456
Thu 5/319:20
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
KLM
Wed 18/319:20
JNB
-
FRA
2 stops16h 45m
KLM
Deal found 27/2R9 472
Mon 9/39:15
LGW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R9 488
Tue 5/518:30
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Air France
Mon 11/523:15
JNB
-
FRA
2 stops18h 30m
Air France
Deal found 26/2R9 488

Find flight deals from Europe to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Europe to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 170

One-way from

R5 578

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 856

Good round-trip deal

R10 646 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 790 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 12/4-27/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Europe to South Africa
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Europe to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 171 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 072 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Europe to South Africa 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 27 February 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ParisJohannesburg

CDG - JNB

CDGJNB

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 9/4

21:30-14:20

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

16:50-9:30

1 stop16h 40m

R10 124

ParisJohannesburg

CDG - JNB

CDGJNB

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sun 5/4

12:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

22:25-22:15

1 stop23h 50m

R10 155

ParisJohannesburg

CDG - JNB

CDGJNB

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 9/4

21:40-6:25

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

22:25-16:45

1 stop18h 20m

R10 171

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

10:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

R10 251

ParisJohannesburg

CDG - JNB

CDGJNB

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 7/4

21:40-13:05

1 stop15h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

14:30-6:45

1 stop16h 15m

R10 314

ParisJohannesburg

CDG - JNB

CDGJNB

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 1/5

21:40-13:05

1 stop15h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

14:30-6:45

1 stop16h 15m

R10 616

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 12/4

17:10-21:20

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

18:00-7:55

1 stop14h 55m

R10 950

LondonJohannesburg

LHR - JNB

LHRJNB

London Heathrow

Sun 5/4

17:30-8:35

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

8:45-22:40

1 stop14h 55m

R11 125

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/4

14:15-21:25

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

7:40-9:35

1 stop25h 55m

R11 506

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 13/3

17:50-22:05

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

23:15-9:35

1 stop34h 20m

R11 586

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Europe to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Europe to South Africa?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R1 303). Flying from Europe to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 454). 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 EU to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Europe to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Europe to South Africa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 27 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from Europe to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 238 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 815 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 772 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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 Europe to South Africa. 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 Europe to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Europe to South Africa can take about 16h 45m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 251. Airlines will cover a distance of 9028 km. 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 Europe to South Africa one-way?

    R2 911 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Norse Atlantic UK and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R3 798 and R4 637, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Europe to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Europe to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Europe to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Europe to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Europe to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe to South Africa 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 Europe to South Africa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R1 303). Flying from Europe to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 454). 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 Europe to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Europe to South Africa. 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 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 275AverageR13 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR3 992AverageR13 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 283AverageR15 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR6 174AverageR17 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 454AverageR11 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IberiaCheapestR7 681AverageR12 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 766AverageR14 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 787AverageR13 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SWISSCheapestR8 468AverageR14 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 691AverageR12 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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