How long is the flight from Portugal to South Africa?

A quick flight from Portugal to South Africa can take about 20h 25m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 527. Airlines will cover a distance of 8192 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portugal to South Africa one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 325. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAAG and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portugal to South Africa for a low price.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PT to ZA?

When flying from Portugal 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.

Can I find deals for flights from Portugal to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Portugal to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Portugal to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portugal to South Africa.

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Round-trip from	R8 484
One-way from	R6 359
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 837

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portugal to South Africa (average of R12 750). Flying from Portugal to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 224). 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portugal to South Africa, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from Portugal to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

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3 653 reviews

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Lufthansa

6,8

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Portugal to South Africa?
A quick flight from Portugal to South Africa can take about 20h 25m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 527. Airlines will cover a distance of 8192 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portugal to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 325. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAAG and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portugal to South Africa for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Portugal to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Portugal to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Portugal to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portugal to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Portugal to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portugal 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 Portugal to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portugal to South Africa (average of R12 750). Flying from Portugal to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 224). 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	CheapestR9 829	AverageR11 287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
TAAG	CheapestR9 954	AverageR13 217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 066	AverageR13 225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 711	AverageR13 320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 170	AverageR13 591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 354	AverageR14 793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR12 498	AverageR15 156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR12 576	AverageR20 295	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 699	AverageR15 691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portugal to South Africa, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from Portugal to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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