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May 3 — May 101
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Flights to Australia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Australia in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 589 570 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 938

Return from

R15 739

One-way from

R8 669
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Australia

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Cheap flights to Australia in April & May 2024

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Cheap flights to Sydney
Fri 24/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/521:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/4R15 739
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Thu 9/59:55JNB - SYD
2 stops39h 00mEtihad Airways
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Tue 28/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 55mCathay Pacific
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2 stops47h 40mCathay Pacific
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Fri 24/511:20JNB - SYD
2 stops37h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/521:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/4R17 281
Tue 28/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/621:50SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R17 394
Thu 9/520:15JNB - SYD
2 stops54h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 16/514:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
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Sat 18/513:35JNB - SYD
2 stops37h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/521:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/4R17 695
Tue 28/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/610:05SYD - JNB
2 stops31h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R17 733
Cheap flights to Perth
Tue 7/511:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/523:55PER - JNB
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R17 357
Fri 10/511:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 24/523:55PER - JNB
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
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Tue 14/511:20JNB - PER
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Wed 29/523:55PER - JNB
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R17 846
Tue 28/511:20JNB - PER
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Sun 9/623:55PER - JNB
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Fri 17/511:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/523:55PER - JNB
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R18 278
Sat 11/59:35JNB - PER
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1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
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Mon 6/513:35JNB - PER
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 18/522:45PER - JNB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
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Sun 5/513:35JNB - PER
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Thu 16/520:15JNB - PER
2 stops68h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/523:55PER - JNB
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R18 692
Cheap flights to Brisbane
Tue 30/411:20JNB - BNE
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/520:45BNE - JNB
2 stops66h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R17 977
Sun 26/511:20JNB - BNE
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
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2 stops45h 25mCathay Pacific
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Sun 26/511:20JNB - BNE
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Sun 4/818:15BNE - JNB
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Deal found 27/4R18 880
Tue 30/48:50JNB - BNE
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 7/522:15BNE - JNB
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Deal found 27/4R19 425
Tue 30/411:20JNB - BNE
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
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Deal found 27/4R20 215
Wed 1/520:15JNB - BNE
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/521:15BNE - JNB
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R20 666
Tue 30/411:20JNB - BNE
2 stops39h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/56:00BNE - JNB
3 stops35h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R21 024
Mon 27/59:55JNB - BNE
2 stops28h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/616:05BNE - JNB
2 stops48h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4R22 283
Tue 30/48:50JNB - BNE
2 stops39h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 7/522:15BNE - JNB
1 stop43h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R22 415

Australia 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Australia in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 589 570 searches and data were last updated on 28 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Australia in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 12/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R14 893
Fri 1/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 23/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R15 326
Fri 24/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/521:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/4R15 739
Tue 12/117:30JNB - PER
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 26/1122:45PER - JNB
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R16 586
Tue 5/1111:20JNB - SYD
2 stops45h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 21/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R16 793
Wed 8/59:55JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 15/510:30SYD - JNB
2 stops54h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4R16 868

One-way flights to Australia

Explore one-way flight options to Australia for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 589 570 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Australia at this time. Reserve a round-trip flight to Australia instead by utilizing the search form above.
Tue 13/811:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R9 647
Mon 13/59:55JNB - PER
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R8 669
Thu 6/69:55JNB - BNE
2 stops28h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R11 095

Direct flights to Australia

Tue 1/1020:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Mon 4/1123:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 15mSouth African
Deal found 28/4R16 924
Tue 15/1020:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 8/123:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 15mSouth African
Deal found 27/4R17 733
Tue 15/1020:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 8/123:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 15mSouth African
Deal found 28/4R17 827
Fri 24/517:55JNB - SYD
Nonstop11h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/59:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4R19 143
Sat 5/1018:40JNB - SYD
Nonstop11h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 23/1010:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4R20 873
Tue 28/517:55JNB - SYD
Nonstop11h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 4/69:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4R21 400
Thu 16/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 29/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mSouth African
Deal found 28/4R22 189
Thu 16/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 29/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop10h 55mSouth African
Deal found 28/4R22 283
Wed 2/1018:40JNB - SYD
Nonstop11h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 19/1010:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4R22 415

Average price of flights to Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Australia is currently R9 803 while a return flight costs R17 821. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Australia (average of R1 063). Flying to Australia in December will prove the most costly (average of R1 381). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R25 819

February

R20 140

March

R19 989

April

R21 381

May

R20 817

June

R22 829

July

R24 502

August

R22 020

September

R22 998

October

R23 111

November

R21 625

December

R25 969

Peak season:

Southern Australia has its peak tourist season from late December through the end of January. This marks the height of summer, which also means that flight prices are at their most expensive, which means that if you’re planning on visiting Australia over this period, you’ll have to book your flight tickets and accommodation as far along in advance as possible. On the other hand, Northern Australia has its peak season over the period of June through August, since temperatures tend to be warmer in the north during these months.

Off season:

Generally speaking, you should be able to score a cheap flight deal to Australia’s southern parts, which include Sydney and Melbourne, if you book your flights from late April through early May, which is when the south has its colder winter months. Cities such as Kimberly and North Queensland get hotter and more humid during the winter months than the cities of southern Australia. If you’re looking at visiting the warmer parts of the country during their off season, just make sure that you book your flights well in advance to avoid overpaying for late bookings.

Temperature and rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SYD

Temperature

11 - 22 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Australia. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

There isn’t a wrong time to book your trip to Australia, as long as you’re taking care of business well in advance of your intended traveling. The cheapest flights to and from Australia are mostly found when bookings are made three or four months in advance.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 28 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways to Australia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 478 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 478 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 478 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 478 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 623 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 478 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 127 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 478 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,7
Good
4 456 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 478 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Australia?

The most popular flight destination in Australia, according to our users, is Sydney, followed by Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.

As one of the world’s premier travel destinations, Australia boasts some of the best attractions for tourists. Ranging from the beauty to be found in the Outback, to the stunning scenery of Uluru, the pristine rainforests and white sandy beaches, man-made marvels, a café culture unlike any other, and of course, the captivating Great Barrier Reef. Take all of that and then mix it up with locals that radiate a passion for life: you’ve got quite a few brilliant reasons why people don’t want to leave the Land Down Under. By taking a cheap flight to Australia, you’re guaranteed to find something you’ll fall in love with, whether it’s your first time visiting the country, or whether you’re starting out a brand new love affair!

How long is the flight to Australia?

Johannesburg to Sydney 11 hours, 45 minutes

Johannesburg to Melbourne 14 hours, 15 minutes

Johannesburg to Brisbane 14 hours, 50 minutes

Johannesburg to Adelaide 14 hours, 5 minutes

Johannesburg to Perth 9 hours, 5 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Australia?

Among the many airlines that operate cheap flights to and from Australia, there are five which are most widely used by South African tourists. These include South African Airways, Singapore Airlines, Kenya Airways, United Airlines, and Qantas.

What is good to know if travelling to Australia?

  • How long is the flight to Australia?

    Johannesburg to Sydney 11 hours, 45 minutes Johannesburg to Melbourne 14 hours, 15 minutes Johannesburg to Brisbane 14 hours, 50 minutes Johannesburg to Adelaide 14 hours, 5 minutes Johannesburg to Perth 9 hours, 5 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to Australia?

    Among the many airlines that operate cheap flights to and from Australia, there are five which are most widely used by South African tourists. These include South African Airways, Singapore Airlines, Kenya Airways, United Airlines, and Qantas.

  • How to get from the airport to the city center?

    Sydney The Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney lies 8 kilometers outside of the city center and getting there is easy since the public transport system is very efficient. You can use the Sydney Trains, which is your quickest option, or you can choose to make use of the Airport bus which will take you to the city center. Melbourne Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport is located 23 kilometers outside of the center of town. You can take the Skybus Super Shuttle, which is an airport shuttle bus that departs every 20 minutes or so from the airport to the city center. Alternatively, there are taxis parked outside of the arrival terminals, which offer an easy way of getting to the city center, but will cost more than the airport bus service. Brisbane Brisbane International Airport lies 16 kilometers outside of the city. You can get to the city center by using the AirTrain connection between the airport and the city. The train ride will get you to town in roughly half an hour, and you can catch a ride every 15 minutes. Keep in mind that you may also use a taxi, which can be found parked outside of the arrival terminals, but taxis will cost you a lot more and might not be readily available. Adelaide Located 6 kilometers outside of the city center, the Adelaide Airport isn’t that far from town, and as such, calls for a short and easy transfer between the airport and the center of the city. The JetBus departs every 15 minutes, shuttling between the airport and the Adelaide CBD. You may also want to consider using a taxi to get to the city center, and although it’s a little more expensive than the bus, it can be the perfect solution for large groups to get to the city on a limited budget. Perth Perth Airport is located a mere 12 kilometers outside of the city center, and getting from the airport to the city is easy. You can make use of the CONNECT shuttle, which is a public transport service that offers an affordable way of getting into the city, or you may take one of the various taxis parked outside of the arrival terminals, the choice is up to you.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Australia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Australia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

    Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport typically cost R775, while return flights cost around R1 843.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R815, however they can be found for as little as R138.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney (Arrivals B, International Terminal 1) is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (0,0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport).

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