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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Australia from R7 951

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 10 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 693

One-way from

R7 951

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 678
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/12-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R39 327 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 189 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 November 2025.

Wed 24/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1216:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11R14 693
Mon 10/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/118:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11R14 727
Sun 9/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11R14 831
Wed 12/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11R14 952
Mon 17/1111:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/11R14 969
Thu 27/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/38:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11R15 021
Tue 2/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/120:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11R15 073
Mon 10/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/1117:05PER - JNB
1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/11R15 280
Mon 10/1111:20JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R15 280
Tue 23/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11R15 298
Fri 14/119:25JNB - MEL
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 21/1116:55MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11R15 332
Tue 11/119:25JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 18/1116:55MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/11R15 384

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Australia that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Australia

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

7:40-7:40

1 stop32h 00m

R15 056

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

15:40-8:20

1 stop24h 40m

R15 298

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

Perth

Fri 5/12

6:40-6:10

1 stop29h 30m

R15 695

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop28h 00m

Brisbane

Wed 3/12

6:05-7:25

2 stops33h 20m

R15 920

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

11:20-8:15

2 stops36h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

20:00-7:40

2 stops43h 40m

R16 473

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

11:00-10:30

1 stop39h 00m

Adelaide

Sat 31/1

7:50-7:25

2 stops32h 05m

R16 611

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

11:00-15:35

2 stops44h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 26/11

6:05-7:25

2 stops33h 20m

R16 646

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

13:55-22:45

1 stop24h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 23/4

15:10-16:10

1 stop33h 00m

R16 663

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

11:00-15:45

2 stops44h 15m

Adelaide

Sat 31/1

10:10-7:25

2 stops29h 45m

R16 681

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

11:20-10:30

1 stop39h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

12:10-7:25

1 stop27h 15m

R16 715

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Australia

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia (average of R10 942). Flying from Johannesburg to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 834). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Australia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Australia flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 395 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 395 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 395 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 056 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 395 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
930 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 395 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 395 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 395 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Australia?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Australia will take you 27h 30m. The distance between Johannesburg and Australia is about 8306 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Australia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Australia are Cathay Pacific (R8 608), Qatar Airways (R8 833), and Qantas Airways (R11 443).

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Australia?

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg to Australia, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Perth, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Australia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Australia? While on average our users pay R46 624, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 147. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Perth), is priced around R11 045.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia (average of R10 942). Flying from Johannesburg to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 834). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 236AverageR18 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 962AverageR16 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 299AverageR20 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 040AverageR15 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 041AverageR18 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 268AverageR18 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR16 363AverageR19 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 014AverageR22 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR19 033AverageR23 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR22 217AverageR25 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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