When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg to Australia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R15 956. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R16 857.
August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Australia from Johannesburg. Prices for August average R14 708 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 629. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in August
Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Australia for under R13 522. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Cathay Pacific for just R13 342, but on average you can expect to pay R20 553.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Australia. Policies will vary by airline.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Australia that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Qantas Airways, South African, and Emirates. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from Johannesburg to Australia under R37 561. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Australia is less than R37 396.
This flight path from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Australia was viewed by 8 742 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia are Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
The most popular route from Johannesburg to Australia is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Perth or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Brisbane.
The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Australia is R7 688. On average you can expect to pay R22 730. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for R14 619.
For as low as R36 345, South African can have you in Australia from Johannesburg in 9h 10m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
According to our current data, Cathay Pacific (R13 342), Qantas Airways (R15 596), and Singapore Airlines (R18 225) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Australia.
R7 978 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R8 760 and R20 719, respectively.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Johannesburg to Australia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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R737 | R928 | No cancel fee | 82% |
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R728 | R940 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R734 | R971 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R637 | R991 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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R825 | R1 029 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R888 | R1 033 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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R711 | R1 134 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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R750 | R1 227 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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R11 679 | R20 232 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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