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R8 085+ Cheap flights to Australia

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Flights to Australia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Australia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 10 June 2025.

Return from

R14 839

One-way from

R8 085

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 836
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 5/7-30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 24/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 296 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 885 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 27/1113:45JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 11/118:35CNS - JNB
1 stop32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/6R13 297
Fri 28/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/10:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/6R14 715
Sat 5/711:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 30/79:15PER - JNB
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/6R14 839
Sat 5/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/921:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/6R14 999
Thu 30/1011:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/6R15 034
Sat 27/1210:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 13/121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/6R15 034

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

13:45-17:20

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 11/1

18:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

R13 297

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:50-8:15

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

R14 715

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

Perth

Wed 30/7

9:15-7:40

1 stop28h 25m

R14 839

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

21:50-7:40

1 stop41h 50m

R14 999

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

8:40-7:40

1 stop32h 00m

R15 034

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:50-5:10

1 stop27h 20m

Perth

Tue 11/11

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

R15 105

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

20:25-6:15

1 stop25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/9

14:50-9:35

1 stop26h 45m

R15 247

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

13:55-11:55

1 stop40h 00m

Perth

Thu 2/10

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

R15 300

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

11:20-22:25

1 stop27h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 23/9

23:55-7:40

1 stop39h 45m

R15 407

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R15 513

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Best time to book a flight to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Australia

How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Australia takes 16 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Australia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Australia should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Australia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and South African.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R719
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R639
South African
South African
From R841
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R809

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Australia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Australia in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 June 2025.
The most popular places in Australia to fly to are Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.

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 10 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to Australia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
South African
7,5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

FAQs about flying to Australia

  • 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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

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

    Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost R949, while return flights cost around R2 051.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R1 431, however they can be found for as little as R240.

  • 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 (9 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

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

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