How long is the flight from Europe to South Africa?

A quick flight from Europe to South Africa can take about 16h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 051. Airlines will cover a distance of 8192 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?

R3 008 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 R4 713 and R5 311, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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.

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One-way from	R6 000
Popular in	December
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Average price	R13 962
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Good one-way deal	R8 393 or less

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R14 162). Flying from Europe to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 495). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Europe to South Africa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from Europe to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Europe and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Europe to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday 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 Europe to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Europe to South Africa?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Europe to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Emirates

8,1

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10,0

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8,1

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10,0

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

KLM

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 300 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 277 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 686 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from Europe to South Africa?
A quick flight from Europe to South Africa can take about 16h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 051. Airlines will cover a distance of 8192 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?
R3 008 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 R4 713 and R5 311, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R14 162). Flying from Europe to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 495). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 425	AverageR13 350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Condor	CheapestR4 999	AverageR14 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR5 091	AverageR15 382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR7 963	AverageR18 117	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 052	AverageR16 150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR8 261	AverageR12 927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Iberia	CheapestR8 372	AverageR14 560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
South African	CheapestR8 448	AverageR9 944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 650	AverageR17 054	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egyptair	CheapestR8 755	AverageR13 925	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights

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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 30 October 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Europe to South Africa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from Europe to South Africa delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Europe and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Europe to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday 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 Europe to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Europe to South Africa?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Europe to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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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 30 October 2026.

Best flights from Europe to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Europe to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2026.

Direct flights from Europe to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Europe to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from Europe to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Europe to South Africa. Data last updated 30 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Europe to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Europe to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.