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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

19:00-19:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 654

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 7/11

17:50-16:45

3 stops52h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 792

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 27/10

17:50-13:25

3 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 085

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

22:35-17:30

3 stops51h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 443

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

14:00-4:00

3 stops47h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 110

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

6:15-13:30

3 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 142

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 10/11

8:00-10:55

3 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 760

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 159

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 11/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 159

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE Brisbane - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Sun 31/1

15:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 224

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MEL-JNB

PER-CPT

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Travel insights for flights from Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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BNE-JNB

SYD-JNB

MEL-JNB

PER-CPT

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia (average of R18 300). Flying from Australia in December will prove the most costly (average of R30 678). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Australia?

When flying from Australia check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways, South African, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways

South African

Jetstar

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Australia?

The cheapest city to fly to from Australia is Brisbane, with prices starting at R1 099. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Mackay

Hobart

Melbourne

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

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Airline reviews for flights from Australia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

8,1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

7,7

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

7,5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

7,4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Australia?
Sydney Kingsford Smith airport offers the cheapest routes to Johannesburg from R16 722. Perth airport is a great option if you're flying to Johannesburg from R18 397. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia?
February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Australia. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Australia?
Check out the cheapest flights from Australia to embark to:
Travel from Sydney to Johannesburg from R16 722 round trip
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Australia?
By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights from Australia.
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Cheapflights makes it easy to find flights from Australia by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Australia?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights from Australia.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Australia with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight from Australia ? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Australia and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address to set up price alerts.

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