R4 785 Find Cheap Flights to Europe

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Cheap Flights to Europe

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cologne
Cologne1 stopR11 938
London
London1 stopR9 077
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR9 427
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 266
Paris
Paris1 stopR9 331
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR8 203
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 155
Athens
Athens1 stopR8 743
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR10 953
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main2 stopsR9 538
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR9 744
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR7 074
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR9 792
Milan
Milan1 stopR8 870
Munich
Munich1 stopR9 697
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR8 854
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stopR11 016
Nice
Nice1 stopR8 870
Cologne
Cologne1 stopR11 938
London
London1 stopR9 077
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR9 427
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 266
Paris
Paris1 stopR9 331
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR8 203
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 155
Athens
Athens1 stopR8 743
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR10 953
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main2 stopsR9 538
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR9 744
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR7 074
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR9 792
Milan
Milan1 stopR8 870
Munich
Munich1 stopR9 697
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR8 854
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stopR11 016
Nice
Nice1 stopR8 870

Book Cheap Europe Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Europe 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Europe

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 22:40
JNB
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LHR
14h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:30 - 8:35
LHR
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
R9 077Lufthansa
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 - 22:40
JNB
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LHR
14h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 9:20
LHR
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JNB
18h 30m
1 stop
R9 140Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:40
JNB
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LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55
LGW
-
JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
R9 601Ethiopian Air
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:40
JNB
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FRA
19h 41m
1 stop
KLM Logo
10:15 - 22:05
FRA
-
JNB
34h 50m
1 stop
R9 856KLM
Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 20
KLM Logo
23:59 - 13:40
JNB
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FRA
14h 41m
1 stop
KLM Logo
19:20 - 22:05
FRA
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JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R9 872KLM
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:40
JNB
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LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55
LGW
-
JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
R9 903Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Aug 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:25
CPT
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FCO
25h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:10 - 11:50
FCO
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CPT
20h 40m
1 stop
R10 158Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Aug 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:25
CPT
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FCO
25h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:45 - 11:50
FCO
-
CPT
25h 05m
1 stop
R10 190Turkish Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 17
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 8:00
CPT
-
FCO
18h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:10 - 11:30
FCO
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CPT
37h 20m
1 stop
R10 349Emirates
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:45
CPT
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FCO
30h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:50 - 11:40
FCO
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CPT
37h 50m
1 stop
R10 412Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Europe

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

What is the cheapest flight to Europe?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Frankfurt am Main Airport, at R9 176 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R11 283.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Europe, 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 from South Africa to Europe is February, when tickets cost R10 396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 576 and R13 115 respectively.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with an average flight price of R5 684.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR4 785
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

Flights to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Europe 
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
JNB
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LHR
Apr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
NeleeshaFlew with Turkish Airlines
DUR
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IST
Nov 2024
Always pick long layovers so you have time to get through the Istanbul airport as it is very large and you’ll also have time to stop and buy gifts.

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Europe?

    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 from South Africa to Europe.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Europe 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 from South Africa to Europe?

    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 from South Africa to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Europe?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Europe is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R13 847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R15 352 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Europe? 25% of our users found return tickets to Europe for the following prices or less: From Durban R8 423, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R20 476, from Cape Town R22 526
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Europe flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Europe? 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3516 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

8,0 ExcellentAmod, Feb 2026
DXB - DEL
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Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

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.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

The crew is not focused on the guests but on their task!! No extra service. No business class amenities provided. A crew is not friendly if you ask for something extra, like tea. It takes 30 minutes, and you have to go them 3 reminders. Lack of friendliness, less but more of let me finish and go back to their group and Talk. Like a passenger is in on there way. So get your I gave you food just shut up

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

The crew was not professional enough for that time. Multimedia connection had a problem frequently

The flight from Istanbul to Karachi was an old plane in which the seats don’t even come close to lying flat. It was uncomfortable - may as well have been economy, and a far cry from Qatar Airways that I’m used to. The food was mediocre and entertainment couldn’t even be used because there was zero privacy like in a normal business class, so it would feel as though everyone is watching the movie with you - which is awkward. I had to put my food tray out as a leg stopper to get into some sort of comfortable position to curl up and sleep, which is ridiculous. Unacceptable given the ticket still has a business class price tag.

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Flew business- but plane was dirty, food horrendous. Too many business class seats diluted service levels overall.

Gate agents were late…flight was late and air attendants unhelpful.

The aircraft was okay and the crew were friendly, but the seat space felt too tight and the food could be better. Overall, nice service but room for improvement.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

I noticed the crew was so much nicer and friendlier. It would be nice if British Airways would serve soft drinks during the flight

Tickets get checked 4 separate times by different staff, would save time if only the person at the entrance and the person who scans the tickets checks them!

Excellent service by the flight crew, and the food was relatively very good compared to other airlines.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

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Cabin class types available on flights to Europe

Cabin classes available on flights to Europe. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.