How long is the flight from South Africa to Sweden?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Sweden in about 16h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 15m. The distance from South Africa to Sweden is about 9579 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 656 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R6 396 and Emirates from R7 266 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sweden ranges from 26.0 - 72.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 72.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Sweden when rainfall is around 26.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sweden, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

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

When flying from South Africa to Sweden, 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 South Africa to Sweden that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sweden?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Sweden 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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Sweden

Round-trip from	R9 275
One-way from	R5 195
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 373

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sweden (average of R10 979). Flying from South Africa to Sweden in March is currently the most expensive (average of R14 027). 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 South Africa to Sweden?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Sweden is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sweden

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Sweden. 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 686 reviews

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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Emirates

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,3

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air

7,1

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

British Airways

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CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Sweden?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Sweden in about 16h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 15m. The distance from South Africa to Sweden is about 9579 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sweden one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 656 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R6 396 and Emirates from R7 266 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sweden that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Sweden flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sweden?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sweden.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sweden?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Sweden 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 South Africa to Sweden?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sweden (average of R10 979). Flying from South Africa to Sweden in March is currently the most expensive (average of R14 027). 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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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 780	AverageR11 708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR10 335	AverageR15 808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 352	AverageR13 024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 608	AverageR13 061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 897	AverageR12 770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 161	AverageR18 989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 117	AverageR13 181	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air France	CheapestR14 265	AverageR18 837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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