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Cheap Flights to Bilbao

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Bilbao that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Bilbao

Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:00JNB-BIO
16h 55m1 stop
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12:00 - 10:50BIO-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R11 742Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:00CPT-BIO
18h 45m1 stop
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12:00 - 11:50BIO-CPT
22h 50m1 stop
R12 392Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:00CPT-BIO
18h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:00 - 11:50BIO-CPT
22h 50m1 stop
R12 691Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 12:00CPT-BIO
27h 35m2 stops
SWISS Logo
11:35 - 7:30BIO-CPT
18h 55m2 stops
R13 078SWISS
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Lufthansa Logo
11:40 - 12:00JNB-BIO
25h 20m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:40 - 9:30BIO-JNB
14h 50m1 stop
R14 466Lufthansa
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 12:00CPT-BIO
27h 35m2 stops
SWISS Logo
11:35 - 7:30BIO-CPT
18h 55m2 stops
R14 572SWISS
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 - 10:50CPT-BIO
26h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:40 - 14:35BIO-CPT
19h 55m2 stops
R16 118Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
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9:00 - 16:35CPT-BIO
31h 35m3 stops
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17:30 - 14:35BIO-CPT
21h 05m2 stops
R16 435
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
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23:15 - 16:30CPT-BIO
17h 15m1 stop
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6:50 - 10:25BIO-CPT
27h 35m2 stops
R16 663
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
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23:15 - 22:45CPT-BIO
23h 30m1 stop
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17:15 - 21:25BIO-CPT
28h 10m1 stop
R19 599KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Bilbao

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Bilbao to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bilbao?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Bilbao, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Bilbao is February, where tickets cost R10 933 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R22 851 and R20 495 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R10 933.

Good to know – Book Cheap Bilbao Plane Tickets

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Bilbao

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Bilbao based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Bilbao based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Bilbao flights

  • How far is Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao?

    You’ll need to travel 5 km to reach the Bilbao city centre from Bilbao Airport.

  • What is the name of Bilbao’s airport?

    Bilbao is served by Bilbao Airport, also commonly referred to as Bilbao. The airport code is BIO.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Bilbao?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Bilbao is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R12 760. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R18 136 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Bilbao?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Bilbao.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Bilbao?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bilbao is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Bilbao?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bilbao with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Bilbao?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bilbao up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bilbao?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Bilbao is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R792 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Bilbao is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R945.

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Prefer to fly direct to Bilbao?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Bilbao.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Bilbao

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +50 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +51 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +43 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +44 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

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Direct returns

Bilbao to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +48 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +50 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +51 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +43 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +44 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Bilbao

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Bilbao. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Bilbao. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bilbao? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1385 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,3Food
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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025CTA - AMS
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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

Crew was very courteous, friendly and professional. Caring and attentive.

Flights were delayed but very last minute, also seats felt very squished on the second flight. Crew was very friendly and airplane was clean.

We were charged for luggage, and our ticket was with Lufthansa and was supposed to include luggage fees. So our experience was a bit bad. Also, the flight was about 45 minutes late arriving.

Good legroom. Attentive crew. Wine quality poor, you can do better

The United flight was excellent! The flight attendants were attentive and nice, and the food was very good! And the glasses are larger than on Lufthansa flights! I don’t want to have to ask for 15 glasses of water because their glasses are ridiculously small!

It was good although we could not land in Munich due to weather and we had to go to Stuttgart. Missed our second flight. They did get us on another flight but the seats where not the ones I paid for in the flight that we missed.

Everything well done and customer oriented There entertainment system is difficult to navigate

Boarding and flight update was fantastic as I experienced about a 10-15 delayed for both flights. The food served onboard was great; the service of the flight attendants was excellent.

Smooth Flight, Friendly crew, food offering on board was limited.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

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