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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from R7 588

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Jun 15 — Jun 221
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

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

Round-trip from

R14 325

One-way from

R7 588

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 836

Good round-trip deal

R14 945 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 711 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/11-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 00m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 296 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 885 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Australia.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2025.

Tue 18/1110:40CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/210:35MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/6R14 325
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
Tue 14/1019:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/111:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/6R15 105
Mon 15/920:25JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 29/914:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R15 247
Thu 25/913:55JNB - PER
1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 2/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/6R15 300
Fri 12/911:20JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/923:55BNE - JNB
1 stop39h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/6R15 407
Thu 3/711:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/714:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R15 513
Mon 15/911:20JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/97:40BNE - JNB
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R15 761

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Australia that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

10:40-10:50

2 stops39h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

0:35-9:25

2 stops41h 50m

R14 325

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 from South Africa to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 ZA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 June 2025.

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

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 inches 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).

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from South Africa to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve South Africa to Australia flights?

    In South Africa, you can purchase a flight to Australia via the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, the Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town, the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, or the Port Elizabeth Airport in Port Elizabeth. Flights to Australia can be serviced to Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne, with some airports providing continuation to Adelaide, Canberra, or Albury. The O.R. Tambo International Airport is just 20 minutes from the city centre, while the Cape Town International Airport is just 17 minutes from the city. The King Shaka International Airport is a 20-minute drive from Durban by car or taxi.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to Australia?

    There are nonstop flights available from the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to the Perth Airport in Australia. Nonstop flights are nine hours and 30 minutes long. There are no other direct flights available from South Africa to Australia. Most flights include at least one stop and can extend the duration of the travel by over a day.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to Australia?

    There are quite a few flights available from the various South African airports to a number of Australian airports that include one or two stopovers. The most common flight will stop at the Dubai International Airport or the Hong Kong International Airport for one or two hours before continuing the final leg of the journey to Australia. Flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town can also include layovers in other Australian cities, which can sometimes be an overnight stay.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to Australia?

    Travellers are required to have an updated visa and passport in order to enter the country of Australia. Some passport holders can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority, or ETA, which serves as a visa that allows visitors to remain in the country for up to 90 days. If you plan on extending your stay beyond that, you are required to have a valid visa before your scheduled flight date to the country.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 588. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Australia for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Australia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from South Africa to Australia?

    In a quest to use more sustainable travel methods on flights to Australia from South Africa, a great place to start is by finding an eco-friendly airline to make your trip. A great choice for an airline on this route is Qatar Airways due to the fact that they have their own carbon offset program that lets their passengers offset their carbon dioxide emissions during their route of flight. They also reduce waste from their flights by recycling things such as cardboard, plastics, and cooking oil. Another good choice for an airline on this route is Malaysia Airlines. In the spring of 2021, they launched their sustainability blueprint that creates a goal for the airline to be carbon neutral by the year 2050.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from South Africa to Australia?

    Once you have found an eco-friendly airline to make the trip to Australia from South Africa think about booking a ticket in economy class rather than business class or first class. Because there are more passengers per given area in an aircraft in economy class this is a more fuel-efficient manner of flying. On long trips such as this, it can be difficult to book direct flights but if you can find a direct flight or make as few layovers as possible you will be making an incredibly positive impact on the environment. When you are getting ready for your trip try to pack as little as possible since bringing less weight on the plane means less fuel burned on your flight and fewer emissions that are being put into the environment.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 329AverageR20 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 235AverageR20 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 337AverageR19 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 403AverageR20 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 909AverageR20 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR16 124AverageR19 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR16 933AverageR23 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 304AverageR25 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 735AverageR23 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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