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Cheap flights from Europe to South Africa from R6 143

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPH — JNB
Dec 21 — Dec 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 November 2025.

Fri 28/1116:55VIE - CPT
1 stop28h 00mKLM
Tue 2/1218:25CPT - VIE
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/11R11 133
Mon 24/116:00LHR - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Wed 10/129:00CPT - LHR
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R11 185
Sat 29/116:50VIE - CPT
2 stops22h 00mKLM
Fri 12/128:00CPT - VIE
1 stop28h 25mKLM
Deal found 21/11R11 219
Sun 23/116:50VIE - CPT
2 stops22h 00mKLM
Tue 2/1218:25CPT - VIE
2 stops29h 20mKLM
Deal found 20/11R11 236
Sun 23/116:50VIE - CPT
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Sat 6/127:55CPT - VIE
2 stops28h 30mKLM
Deal found 21/11R11 254
Tue 25/1118:50VIE - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Sat 29/118:00CPT - VIE
1 stop15h 45mKLM
Deal found 20/11R11 271
Fri 28/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Tue 9/1210:10JNB - LHR
2 stops23h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R11 305
Thu 20/116:50VIE - CPT
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/127:55CPT - VIE
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 322
Fri 28/1120:15LHR - JNB
1 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Sun 7/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11R11 340
Tue 25/1111:05LHR - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R11 357
Mon 24/1118:50VIE - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Mon 1/1218:25CPT - VIE
2 stops29h 20mKLM
Deal found 19/11R11 357
Tue 25/1117:30LHR - JNB
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Tue 2/1210:10JNB - LHR
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R11 374

Cheap 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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 133

One-way from

R6 143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 215

Good round-trip deal

R10 512 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 029 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 6/12-12/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • Europe to South Africa
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1/3
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 40m total
  • Europe to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 078 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 956 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 21 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Europe to South Africa that are best for you.

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LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Mon 19/1

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

R11 374

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 29/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

R11 391

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 22/1

18:15-9:30

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-9:15

1 stop15h 30m

R11 684

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 27/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

R11 839

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

23:00-5:40

1 stop32h 40m

R11 993

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 25/1

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

R12 097

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Tue 3/3

17:40-10:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

20:15-8:40

1 stop14h 25m

R12 217

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 18/1

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

R12 441

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Thu 15/1

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

R12 441

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 11/1

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:00-5:40

1 stop32h 40m

R12 458

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Europe with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R1 910). Flying from Europe to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 363). 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 21 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Europe to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Europe to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Europe to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Europe to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 21 November 2025.
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
1 419 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 044 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
896 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 579 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 534 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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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 13h 15m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 684. Airlines will cover a distance of 9056 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?

    R8 311 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 Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R8 380 and R8 397, 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to South Africa (average of R1 910). Flying from Europe to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 363). 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 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR5 482AverageR14 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 988AverageR13 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 044AverageR17 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LAMCheapestR7 973AverageR10 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapestR8 409AverageR14 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 431AverageR14 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 483AverageR14 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR9 247AverageR16 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 373AverageR17 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 724AverageR18 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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