How long is the flight from South Africa to Sweden?

Airlines like KLM, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Sweden in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 15m. The distance from South Africa to Sweden is about 10404 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 916 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R7 709 and Emirates from R7 732 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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Round-trip from	R9 965
One-way from	R6 739
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 806

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sweden (average of R7 398). Flying from South Africa to Sweden in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 147). 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 often are flights from South Africa to Sweden delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between South Africa and Sweden have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Sweden flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sweden

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, 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.

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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7,4

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Sweden?
Airlines like KLM, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Sweden in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 15m. The distance from South Africa to Sweden is about 10404 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 916 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R7 709 and Emirates from R7 732 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sweden (average of R7 398). Flying from South Africa to Sweden in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 147). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Sweden

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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 125	AverageR12 291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestR8 664	AverageR12 843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR9 469	AverageR13 434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 496	AverageR15 290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 489	AverageR12 881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 669	AverageR13 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 929	AverageR12 509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 127	AverageR14 902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air France	CheapestR13 435	AverageR19 109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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