R1 872+ Cheap flights from Australia

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SYD — JNB
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult

What to know about flights from Australia

Discover essential information about flights departing from Australia, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Australia airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Good round-trip deal

R1 957 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 074 or less
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Cheapest flights from Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Mon 13/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1113:45JNB - PER
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/8R16 794
Thu 30/1015:05PER - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1120:20JNB - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/8R16 882
Mon 1/91:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/919:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/8R17 006
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8R17 253
Mon 10/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8R17 306
Sat 4/1017:00MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/8R17 324
Tue 2/915:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/919:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/8R17 412
Tue 7/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8R17 465
Mon 13/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/119:25JNB - PER
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/8R17 483
Tue 14/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1120:20JNB - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/8R17 536
Tue 7/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R17 589
Thu 25/95:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R17 642

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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 13 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 289

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

9:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

R17 324

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

9:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

R17 324

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

9:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

R17 324

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

9:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

R17 324

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/9

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

19:50-4:20

1 stop24h 30m

R17 412

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

R17 465

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

R17 465

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

6:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

19:50-12:00

1 stop31h 10m

R17 465

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 16/10

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

9:25-12:00

1 stop20h 35m

R17 483

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Best time to book a flight from Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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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.

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 R12 114). Flying from Australia in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 317). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Australia would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 R13 969. Melbourne airport is a great option if you're flying to Johannesburg from R15 311. 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:
    Travel from Sydney to Johannesburg from R13 969 round trip

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