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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stopR11 331
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR11 575
Paris
Paris2 stopsR12 191
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 782
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR10 162
Rome
Rome1 stopR9 286
Athens
Athens1 stopR9 367
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR13 263
Munich
Munich2 stopsR11 704
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 818
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 195
Milan
Milan2 stopsR9 740
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 536
Madrid
MadriddirectR10 292
Nice
Nice2 stopsR11 737
Geneva
Geneva1 stopR11 217
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR11 477
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stopsR12 678
Berlin
Berlin1 stopR9 691
London
London1 stopR11 331
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stopR11 575
Paris
Paris2 stopsR12 191
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 782
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR10 162
Rome
Rome1 stopR9 286
Athens
Athens1 stopR9 367
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR13 263
Munich
Munich2 stopsR11 704
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 818
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 195
Milan
Milan2 stopsR9 740
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 536
Madrid
MadriddirectR10 292
Nice
Nice2 stopsR11 737
Geneva
Geneva1 stopR11 217
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR11 477
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stopsR12 678
Berlin
Berlin1 stopR9 691

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

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 12:35
JNB
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IST
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R8 782Etihad Airways
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 12:35
JNB
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IST
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:45 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 35m
1 stop
R9 188Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Nov 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:25
JNB
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LGW
33h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 - 9:40
LGW
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JNB
21h 35m
2 stops
R11 347Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:20
JNB
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STN
28h 50m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 9:40
STN
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JNB
38h 20m
2 stops
R11 380Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 28
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 13:55
CPT
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AMS
18h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:15 - 17:30
AMS
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CPT
19h 15m
1 stop
R11 575Qatar Airways
Sun, Jul 19 - Fri, Jul 31
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:55
CPT
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AMS
24h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:15 - 10:15
AMS
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CPT
18h 00m
1 stop
R11 607Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Oct 10
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 12:55
JNB
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STN
27h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 20:35
STN
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JNB
22h 30m
1 stop
R11 964Emirates
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, May 27
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:30
JNB
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LCY
20h 15m
1 stop
KLM Logo
20:15 - 21:20
LCY
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
R12 354KLM
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 25
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 19:45
CPT
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LGW
31h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 11:30
LGW
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CPT
24h 25m
1 stop
R12 954Emirates
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Aug 29
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:15
CPT
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LHR
18h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:35 - 21:25
LHR
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CPT
25h 50m
1 stop
R13 036KLM
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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 Madrid, at R11 308 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 R13 404.

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 October, when tickets cost R6 851 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 065 and R8 977 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

The average price for all round-trip flights from South Africa to Europe depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, when retur flights cost R15 169 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R17 786.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Europe?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Europe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to Europe, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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 R6 502.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 016
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% 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 R14 432. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R15 818 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 R11 248, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R17 271, from Cape Town R20 018
  • 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 3592 reviews
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
Airline reviews

It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

2,0 MediocreVivek, May 2026
DEL - DXB
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It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

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.

As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

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.

I had 2 flights on the same day ( beautiful sunny non windy day)both had a touch and go -around on the runway. My husband said they were training a co pilot. The bathrooms were stinky dirty and the the floor was sticky. On one flight I had the worst food option I have ever had on an overseas flight.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats paid for in advance. Seat assignments changed by kayak 3rd party. Seats then changed again by Turkish airlines at the gate. Family seated on opposite sides of the plane yet money taken for seat assignments that were not honored.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

Surprised for charged $341.00 FOR my luggage. THY opportunist, taken advantage of the people not knowing luggage must be paid.. I flew 7 months ago with Lufthansa same place to Los Angeles my family lives and work in L.A. no luggage PAYS BIG zero .. I WILL NEVER TAKE ANY FLIGHTS ✈️ FROM TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN 😒 Please Don't recommend TURKISH Airlines to nobody.. I am a retired person. With very limited S.S. check for a month..$341.00 is my kitchen expenses for at list 5 weeks i am a vegetarian salads and sandwiches.. thank you very much for your investigation asking my experience about the flight with ROTTEN Airlines 😀

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

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.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

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.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

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.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

Cramped seating but standard in all smaller aircrafts today no matter what airlines. Crew very helpful, friendly & attentive so makes up for that.

Worst airline in the world. They downgraded me from business class to economy with no compensation.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

Aircraft was comfortable even in economy, clean. Entertainment screens were excellent and. Hoice was very good. Good was just ok. Crew was not bad.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

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

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

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