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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Australia from R7 485

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 April 2026.

Wed 13/519:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R14 478
Fri 1/519:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R14 527
Sat 23/520:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop26h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 7/86:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R14 576
Sun 28/69:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/715:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R14 756
Fri 7/89:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 14/815:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R14 789
Fri 24/412:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop41h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 15/815:40
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R14 805
Wed 13/519:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 27/56:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/4R14 854
Fri 29/512:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop41h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/622:55
PER
-
JNB
1 stop41h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R14 871
Thu 6/89:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/1021:30
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R14 871
Sat 20/620:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/614:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R14 904
Sun 14/619:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop40h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/615:40
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R14 920
Sat 18/419:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 25/420:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R14 936

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 478

One-way from

R7 485

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 345
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 055 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 346 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

20:55-8:05

2 stops27h 40m

Adelaide

Fri 30/10

22:00-15:35

1 stop26h 05m

R16 558

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

12:40-5:05

2 stops32h 25m

Brisbane

Thu 9/7

22:10-4:00

1 stop37h 50m

R16 738

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R17 016

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

22:20-20:05

1 stop38h 15m

Adelaide

Thu 9/7

22:00-5:30

1 stop39h 00m

R18 228

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:10-9:35

2 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

13:25-10:15

2 stops28h 50m

R18 425

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

22:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

R18 507

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

17:45-15:20

2 stops29h 35m

R18 965

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

20:55-15:50

1 stop35h 25m

Adelaide

Thu 9/7

18:50-15:20

2 stops28h 00m

R18 998
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

22:30-14:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Perth

Sun 10/5

15:00-20:05

Nonstop11h 05m

R19 047

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

9:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

R19 276

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Australia (average of R15 166). Flying from Johannesburg to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 195). 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 17 April 2026.

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.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Australia delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Australia flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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 17 April 2026.
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
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 019 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 9h 55m. 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 Singapore Airlines (R5 929), Cathay Pacific (R6 696), and Qatar Airways (R6 894).

  • 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 - Melbourne or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith, 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 R49 152, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 334. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Perth), is priced around R14 380.

  • 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 R15 166). Flying from Johannesburg to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 195). 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 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia

Discover the top 8 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 234AverageR14 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 434AverageR16 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR11 607AverageR19 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 376AverageR14 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 826AverageR17 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 960AverageR17 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 123AverageR20 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR16 859AverageR21 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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