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.

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).

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Portugal to South Africa at least 24 days early can save you up to 19% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 24 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Portugal to South Africa for as little as R12 382 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R13 007 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portugal to South Africa?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to South Africa from Portugal average R13 056. You can even find prices in January for less than R13 056, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as R10 003. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Portugal. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

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.

R6 981+ Cheap Flights from Portugal to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Portugal to South Africa

Round-trip from	R11 271
One-way from	R6 981
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R13 354

9/11-27/11
2 total stops
57h 45m total
Portugal to South Africa

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TAAG
11/10
1 total stop
12h 55m total
Portugal to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R28 284 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 774 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portugal to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Fri 7/117:05LIS - CPT

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1112:30CPT - LIS

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 670

Mon 16/216:05LIS - JNB

2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 23/214:30JNB - LIS

2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R13 233

Thu 15/112:25LIS - CPT

1 stop20h 35mLufthansa

Mon 26/19:30CPT - LIS

1 stop16h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 13/9R13 268

Mon 16/211:40LIS - JNB

1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 23/219:05JNB - LIS

1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 598

Fri 17/1022:30LIS - CPT

1 stop14h 30mTAAG

Wed 22/100:30CPT - LIS

1 stop21h 05mTAAG

Deal found 14/9R13 789

Mon 16/211:25LIS - JNB

2 stops21h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 23/212:05JNB - LIS

2 stops52h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R13 789

Mon 23/212:55LIS - JNB

1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways

Thu 5/319:35JNB - LIS

1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 310

Wed 3/126:00OPO - CPT

1 stop37h 55mKLM

Fri 12/128:00CPT - OPO

1 stop28h 30mKLM

Deal found 11/9R16 619

Tue 28/107:00LIS - CPT

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1112:30CPT - LIS

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R12 017

Tue 4/1118:00OPO - CPT

2 stops17h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/1113:50CPT - OPO

2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/9R13 459

Thu 6/1119:00OPO - CPT

1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/118:45CPT - OPO

1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 278

Mon 23/212:55LIS - JNB

1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 2/319:35JNB - LIS

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 310

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Portugal to South Africa. Data last updated 14 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 18/915:05LIS - CPT

2 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air

Mon 22/914:35CPT - LIS

2 stops23h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R11 410

Thu 18/919:30LIS - CPT

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Mon 22/923:00CPT - LIS

1 stop20h 40mKLM

Deal found 13/9R15 890

Thu 18/919:30LIS - CPT

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/923:00CPT - LIS

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R16 376

Thu 18/922:30OPO - CPT

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/107:45CPT - OPO

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R16 463

Thu 18/911:05OPO - CPT

1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 2/1016:35CPT - OPO

1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R16 915

Thu 18/919:55OPO - CPT

2 stops16h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 2/1017:25CPT - OPO

3 stops38h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R17 627

Thu 18/919:05LIS - CPT

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/107:45CPT - LIS

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R19 797

Thu 18/919:30LIS - CPT

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Thu 2/1018:25CPT - LIS

2 stops29h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/9R22 941

Mon 13/1016:05LIS - JNB

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1022:50JNB - LIS

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R13 823

Mon 13/109:25LIS - JNB

1 stop28h 15mTAAG

Mon 20/1016:40JNB - LIS

1 stop15h 30mTAAG

Deal found 13/9R16 967

Tue 28/109:00LIS - JNB

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1116:40JNB - LIS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R13 216

One-way flights from Portugal to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Portugal to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Sat 11/109:20LIS - JNB

1 stop12h 55mTAAG

Deal found 12/9R6 981

Wed 10/1222:30LIS - JNB

1 stop14h 10mTAAG

Deal found 13/9R7 259

Sat 24/19:20LIS - JNB

1 stop11h 55mTAAG

Deal found 13/9R7 520

Sun 30/117:00LIS - CPT

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R7 624

Wed 19/117:20LIS - JNB

3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R7 658

Mon 26/110:20LIS - JNB

2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R7 711

Wed 28/120:35LIS - JNB

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R7 832

Sun 30/1123:00LIS - JNB

1 stop13h 40mTAAG

Deal found 13/9R7 849

Wed 19/115:00LIS - JNB

2 stops41h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R7 902

Tue 27/120:55LIS - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R7 919

Sun 30/1117:50LIS - JNB

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R8 058

Wed 3/126:40LIS - CPT

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R8 093

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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

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Best time to book a flight from Portugal to South Africa

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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?

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

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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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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.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 730 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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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.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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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.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

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

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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LAM	CheapestR8 047	AverageR10 690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search LAM flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 332	AverageR14 855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR9 990	AverageR16 375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR10 023	AverageR14 100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 026	AverageR15 198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 506	AverageR12 478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 570	AverageR15 373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 574	AverageR17 202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
TAAG	CheapestR10 876	AverageR14 135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Iberia	CheapestR11 378	AverageR13 524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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