R1 429+ Cheap flights from Australia

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SYD — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Good round-trip deal

R2 420 or less

Good one-way deal

R478 or less
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Cheapest flights from Australia
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Sun 8/313:50
PER
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 14/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R12 300
Fri 6/36:40
PER
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/1R12 364
Tue 10/31:15
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R12 605
Sun 17/516:55
PER
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 2/619:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 488
Tue 21/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/519:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R13 970
Tue 10/314:35
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop36h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/319:55
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R14 050
Sun 19/411:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 6/613:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/1R14 195
Tue 21/723:50
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 5/819:50
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/1R14 451
Sun 8/323:50
PER
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 15m
South African
Sat 14/320:35
JNB
-
PER
Nonstop9h 35m
South African
Deal found 24/1R14 532
Tue 10/26:40
PER
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 24/219:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/1R14 805
Mon 9/318:10
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 1/419:50
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R14 981
Fri 20/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 7/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R14 997

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Find flights departing from Australia that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 26 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 10/3

1:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

R13 360

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 17/5

16:55-18:35

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:50-5:10

1 stop27h 20m

R13 488

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 10/3

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:55-16:55

1 stop37h 00m

R14 050

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 10/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

R14 805

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 9/3

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:50-16:55

1 stop37h 05m

R14 981

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Sat 2/5

15:45-18:35

1 stop58h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

19:50-14:55

1 stop35h 35m

R15 415

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

21:45-8:20

1 stop43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

13:45-18:50

1 stop44h 05m

R15 784

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 10/3

23:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

R15 848

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 2/3

23:50-16:45

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

8:10-12:10

1 stop22h 00m

R15 881

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 11/3

23:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

R15 977

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Best time to book a flight from Australia

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Travel insights for flights from Australia

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia (average of R10 501). Flying from Australia in December will prove the most costly (average of R13 777). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Airline reviews for flights from Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Australia. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific 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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Australia?

    Melbourne airport offers the cheapest routes to Johannesburg from R12 605. Sydney Kingsford Smith airport is a great option if you're flying to Johannesburg from R12 733. 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?

    October 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:
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