How long is the flight from Portugal to South Africa?

A quick flight from Portugal to South Africa can take about 19h 55m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 402. Airlines will cover a distance of 8398 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 467. However, be on the lookout for offers from South African and TAAG, 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.

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.

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Round-trip from	R10 270
One-way from	R7 022
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R11 845

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Portugal to South Africa

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portugal to South Africa (average of R12 436). Flying from Portugal to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 538). 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 55 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 KLM,South African, andTurkish Airlines 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.

KLM

7,8

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

KLM

7,8

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

South African

7,7

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KLM

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 460 reviews

KLM

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Lufthansa

6,8

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 19h 55m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 402. Airlines will cover a distance of 8398 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 467. However, be on the lookout for offers from South African and TAAG, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portugal to South Africa (average of R12 436). Flying from Portugal to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 538). 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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South African	CheapestR8 338	AverageR9 836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 092	AverageR11 042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Europa	CheapestR10 255	AverageR14 352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Air Europa flights
TAAG	CheapestR10 511	AverageR12 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 516	AverageR15 461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR12 025	AverageR16 170	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 189	AverageR14 013	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 475	AverageR12 939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 495	AverageR14 490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR12 833	AverageR15 562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France 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 55 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 KLM,South African, andTurkish Airlines 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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