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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 932
London
London1 stopR9 368
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR9 433
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 514
Paris
Paris1 stopR9 481
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR9 804
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 594
Athens
Athens1 stopR8 852
Manchester
Manchester2 stopsR11 223
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR10 304
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 271
Milan
Milan1 stopR9 320
Zurich
Zurich2 stopsR9 772
Munich
Munich1 stopR8 417
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR7 272
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stopR11 352
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR9 417
Budapest
Budapest1 stopR10 465
Cologne
Cologne1 stopR11 932
London
London1 stopR9 368
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR9 433
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 514
Paris
Paris1 stopR9 481
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR9 804
Rome
Rome1 stopR8 594
Athens
Athens1 stopR8 852
Manchester
Manchester2 stopsR11 223
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR10 304
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 271
Milan
Milan1 stopR9 320
Zurich
Zurich2 stopsR9 772
Munich
Munich1 stopR8 417
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR7 272
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stopR11 352
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR9 417
Budapest
Budapest1 stopR10 465

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

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:40
JNB
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LHR
22h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 8:20
LHR
-
JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
R9 368Etihad Airways
Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 22
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 8:45
JNB
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LHR
15h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:30 - 9:30
LHR
-
JNB
36h 00m
1 stop
R9 385Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:40
JNB
-
LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 3:55
LGW
-
JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
R9 417Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:40
JNB
-
LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:05
LGW
-
JNB
25h 05m
1 stop
R10 191Ethiopian Air
Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:55
JNB
-
STN
16h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 10:30
STN
-
JNB
15h 45m
1 stop
R10 997Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22
KLM Logo
23:59 - 17:20
JNB
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LCY
19h 21m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:55 - 22:05
LCY
-
JNB
25h 10m
1 stop
R10 997KLM
Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 21
KLM Logo
8:00 - 9:35
CPT
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FRA
26h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
10:15 - 21:55
FRA
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CPT
34h 40m
1 stop
R10 997KLM
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:55
JNB
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STN
17h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 10:30
STN
-
JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
R11 045Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 17
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 17:55
CPT
-
STN
30h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45
STN
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CPT
18h 30m
1 stop
R11 884Emirates
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:05
CPT
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STN
24h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45
STN
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CPT
18h 30m
1 stop
R11 916Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Europe

Get data-powered insights and trends for 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 R8 900 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 446.

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 368 (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 722 and R13 319 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 117.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR4 515
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick 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 942. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R15 463 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 R9 968, from Cape Town R17 585, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R26 317
  • 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 3485 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
Airline reviews

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

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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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

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

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.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

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.

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.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

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 only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

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 crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of 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

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!!!

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

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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.