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Cheap flights from Europe to South Africa from R5 607

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPH — JNB
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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 12 February 2026.

Wed 25/211:50
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/319:20
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R9 181
Mon 18/518:30
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Air France
Thu 11/618:00
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop20h 20m
Air France
Deal found 11/2R9 260
Mon 2/314:15
FRA
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
KLM
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 41m
KLM
Deal found 9/2R9 308
Mon 9/220:00
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/223:59
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop36h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2R9 340
Sat 28/217:35
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Air France
Sun 22/323:59
JNB
-
FRA
2 stops23h 06m
Air France
Deal found 12/2R9 403
Wed 26/819:40
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Condor
Wed 16/918:35
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop21h 05m
Condor
Deal found 12/2R9 515
Fri 6/36:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
KLM
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop14h 41m
KLM
Deal found 10/2R9 530
Mon 1/610:10
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/614:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R9 546
Sat 14/311:05
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/48:45
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R9 546
Tue 17/317:05
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/319:05
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2R9 562
Wed 25/214:50
LHR
-
JNB
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/310:10
JNB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R9 562
Tue 3/310:00
LGW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/314:30
JNB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R9 578

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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 181

One-way from

R5 607

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 802

Good round-trip deal

R10 386 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 918 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 25/2-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Europe to South Africa
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • Europe to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 238 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 091 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 12 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Europe to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R9 753

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 1/3

14:15-22:05

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

23:59-9:35

1 stop34h 36m

R9 880

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sat 9/5

15:35-7:50

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

18:35-18:50

1 stop25h 15m

R10 007

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

14:30-6:20

1 stop16h 50m

R10 007

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R10 007

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

10:00-3:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

14:30-5:40

1 stop17h 10m

R10 023

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Sun 31/5

19:40-7:30

1 stop34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

18:35-8:55

1 stop15h 20m

R10 055

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

19:40-7:50

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

18:35-8:55

1 stop15h 20m

R10 055

LondonJohannesburg

LGW - JNB

LGWJNB

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

19:40-7:50

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

18:35-8:55

1 stop15h 20m

R10 055

LondonJohannesburg

LCY - JNB

LCYJNB

London City

Sun 1/3

20:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

R10 356

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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 302). Flying from Europe to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 450). 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 12 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 12 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
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 208 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 780 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 731 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 15h 15m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 007. 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 910 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 Condor, with prices starting from R3 796 and R4 564, 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 302). Flying from Europe to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 450). 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 12 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 273AverageR13 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR3 990AverageR13 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 280AverageR15 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR6 171AverageR16 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 450AverageR11 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 879AverageR14 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 762AverageR14 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 783AverageR13 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISSCheapestR8 463AverageR15 073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
EgyptairCheapestR8 686AverageR14 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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