Cheap flights from Portugal to South Africa from R6 981

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIS — JNB
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Portugal to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portugal to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 271

One-way from

R6 981

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R13 354
9/11-27/11
  • 9/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Portugal to South Africa
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 11/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Portugal to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R28 284 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 774 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Portugal to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portugal to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Tue 4/117:00LIS - CPT
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R11 166
Sun 9/117:00LIS - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 271
Thu 18/915:05LIS - CPT
2 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/914:35CPT - LIS
2 stops23h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R11 410
Sun 9/117:00LIS - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/118:45CPT - LIS
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 548
Thu 6/1119:50LIS - CPT
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 670
Fri 7/1121:05LIS - CPT
2 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 774
Sun 9/117:00LIS - CPT
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 948
Tue 28/107:00LIS - CPT
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R12 017
Wed 5/1115:25LIS - CPT
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R12 087
Mon 27/1022:00LIS - CPT
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1112:30CPT - LIS
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R12 243
Wed 5/1115:25LIS - CPT
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/118:45CPT - LIS
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R12 347
Mon 3/118:25LIS - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/119:50JNB - LIS
1 stop22h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9R12 451

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Portugal

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 7/11

7:05-10:00

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

12:30-19:15

1 stop32h 45m

R11 670

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 28/10

7:00-6:45

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

12:30-19:15

1 stop32h 45m

R12 017

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Thu 6/11

19:00-10:00

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:45-18:20

1 stop35h 35m

R12 278

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 16/2

16:05-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

14:30-8:10

2 stops19h 40m

R13 233

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 15/1

12:25-11:00

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

9:30-23:30

1 stop16h 00m

R13 268

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 28/10

16:05-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

23:00-10:45

2 stops37h 45m

R13 354

PortoCape Town

OPO - CPT

OPOCPT

Porto

Tue 4/11

18:00-13:45

2 stops17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

13:50-6:50

2 stops19h 00m

R13 459

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 16/2

11:40-10:50

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

R13 598

LisbonJohannesburg

LIS - JNB

LISJNB

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 3/11

9:00-10:30

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

20:15-18:20

3 stops24h 05m

R13 598

LisbonCape Town

LIS - CPT

LISCPT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 17/10

22:30-9:45

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

0:30-20:35

1 stop21h 05m

R13 702

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portugal to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portugal to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Portugal to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 PT to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portugal 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 14 September 2025.

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.

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 14 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, 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.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portugal 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 Portugal to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Portugal to South Africa can take about 19h. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 233. 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 TAAG, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and Qatar Airways, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portugal to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Portugal to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 Portugal to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Portugal 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 14 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LAMCheapestR8 047AverageR10 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapestR9 332AverageR14 855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 990AverageR16 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 023AverageR14 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 026AverageR15 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 506AverageR12 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 570AverageR15 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 574AverageR17 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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TAAGCheapestR10 876AverageR14 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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IberiaCheapestR11 378AverageR13 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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