R1 613+ Cheap flights from Australia

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SYD — JNB
May 18 — May 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cheapest return flight

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

20:45-13:10

1 stop48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

R21 362

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

22:45-15:20

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R21 411

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

15:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-7:25

2 stops36h 45m

R21 965

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Wed 20/5

22:10-4:00

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

12:40-17:30

1 stop44h 50m

R22 014

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

14:50-10:15

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

20:25-16:50

2 stops36h 25m

R22 585

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 30/5

22:45-19:55

2 stops51h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

19:30-12:15

1 stop34h 45m

R22 976

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 15/5

22:45-13:10

1 stop44h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

19:30-11:55

1 stop34h 25m

R23 155

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

13:00-16:40

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-16:50

2 stops64h 15m

R23 188

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 26/7

10:30-8:20

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

9:50-22:50

2 stops29h 00m

R23 350

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

21:15-16:15

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

13:30-21:50

1 stop24h 20m

R23 416

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Travel insights for flights from Australia

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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.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

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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