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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Australia from R7 809

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 694

One-way from

R7 809

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 581
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/12-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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23/9
  • 23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R43 414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 468 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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 11 September 2025.

Fri 5/1219:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 2/218:35CNS - JNB
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/9R12 694
Wed 5/119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R13 885
Wed 5/119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 13/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R14 165
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/110:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R14 498
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/110:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R14 673
Mon 8/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 22/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/9R14 708
Tue 21/1011:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/100:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R14 778
Sat 25/1011:20JNB - PER
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9R14 795
Fri 24/1011:20JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1022:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9R14 813
Sat 25/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9R14 900
Sat 25/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9R14 918
Sun 9/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9R14 935

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Johannesburg

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Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

18:35-6:10

1 stop19h 35m

R12 694

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

9:50-6:35

1 stop35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

R14 165

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

Perth

Wed 26/11

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

R14 795

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:05-6:55

1 stop37h 50m

Perth

Mon 23/3

0:15-7:40

1 stop37h 25m

R15 128

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

11:05-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Perth

Sun 18/1

8:30-7:40

1 stop29h 10m

R15 128

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

15:35-7:40

1 stop25h 05m

R15 181

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Perth

Thu 6/11

0:15-7:40

1 stop37h 25m

R15 181

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:50-5:25

1 stop27h 35m

Perth

Tue 24/3

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

R15 268

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

15:35-7:40

1 stop25h 05m

R15 426

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-10:30

1 stop39h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 9/11

0:10-7:40

1 stop39h 30m

R15 461

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from Johannesburg to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 357). 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 11 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Australia as you normally would.

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 11 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andSouth African 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
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
993 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 626 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Australia?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Australia will take you 35h 45m. The distance between Johannesburg and Australia is about 11018 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 177), Singapore Airlines (R8 194), and Qatar Airways (R8 229).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg to Australia, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Perth 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 R48 210, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R9 107. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R12 449.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from Johannesburg to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 357). 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 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 134AverageR17 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 577AverageR19 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 587AverageR20 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 233AverageR15 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 178AverageR19 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 457AverageR19 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR17 202AverageR19 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 525AverageR24 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR19 981AverageR23 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR23 749AverageR25 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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