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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Europe to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

When flying from Europe to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Austrian Airlines

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

7,5

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6,0

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Europe to South Africa one-way?
R8 134 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Condor, with prices starting from R8 729 and R9 269, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Europe to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Condor	CheapestR5 649	AverageR17 770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 418	AverageR15 623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 483	AverageR17 643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 966	AverageR16 272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 002	AverageR17 152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR10 139	AverageR19 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 294	AverageR17 337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR10 518	AverageR19 573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 540	AverageR13 375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 546	AverageR18 659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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