Cheap flights from Europe to South Africa from R6 228

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.
CPH — JNB
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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 7 May 2026.

Thu 21/510:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Condor
Sun 24/518:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 6/5R9 416
Mon 15/615:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Condor
Sun 12/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/5R9 433
Thu 7/515:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Condor
Wed 3/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Deal found 4/5R9 449
Tue 12/510:20
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Condor
Tue 2/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 7/5R9 466
Tue 12/515:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Condor
Tue 19/518:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/5R9 482
Fri 15/519:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Tue 19/518:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 3/5R9 499
Fri 15/519:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Fri 19/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 6/5R9 531
Thu 28/515:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Condor
Wed 1/718:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 10m
Condor
Deal found 7/5R9 548
Fri 5/619:45
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Condor
Sun 14/618:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Condor
Deal found 6/5R9 564
Sun 30/819:35
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Condor
Sun 13/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 7/5R9 597
Mon 11/520:30
FRA
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 00m
Condor
Wed 27/518:35
JNB
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/5R10 517
Thu 14/521:45
FRA
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 00m
Condor
Wed 27/518:35
JNB
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Condor
Deal found 7/5R10 567

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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 416

One-way from

R6 228

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 522

Good round-trip deal

R9 741 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 828 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 21/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Europe to South Africa
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Europe to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 708 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 826 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Europe to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Europe to South Africa.

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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 7 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCape Town

LGW - CPT

LGWCPT

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

9:40-22:10

Nonstop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

0:10-10:55

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 112

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Mon 8/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

R12 621

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sat 19/9

17:45-9:40

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

13:30-16:50

2 stops28h 20m

R12 670

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 18/6

21:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-19:10

1 stop33h 20m

R12 752

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 17/6

11:05-8:20

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-18:45

1 stop32h 55m

R13 130

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

10:50-9:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

R13 574

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

9:15-4:00

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

12:40-6:40

1 stop19h 00m

R13 623

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 17/6

11:05-8:20

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

9:50-6:55

1 stop21h 05m

R13 623

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

18:35-9:20

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

19:20-8:25

1 stop14h 05m

R13 821

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 21/6

22:20-16:15

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

13:30-8:50

1 stop19h 20m

R14 001

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Deals found on 6/5

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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

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.

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 R13 229). Flying from Europe to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 983). 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 7 May 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Europe to South Africa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% 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 7 May 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.

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 11h 30m. Norse Atlantic UK provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 112. Airlines will cover a distance of 9637 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 010 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 Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R4 546 and R5 265, 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 R13 229). Flying from Europe to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 983). 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 7 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 387AverageR13 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR4 128AverageR13 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 033AverageR15 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 051AverageR13 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 076AverageR13 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 210AverageR15 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 452AverageR19 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 734AverageR9 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 944AverageR15 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR8 963AverageR14 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights

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