Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from R8 310

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 529

One-way from

R8 310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 605

Good round-trip deal

R15 694 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 725 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R40 031 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 999 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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.

Find flight deals from South Africa to Australia

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 5 July 2025.

Fri 22/89:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/85:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/7R14 529
Sun 12/109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/7R14 529
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/110:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7R14 564
Mon 3/1119:50JNB - PER
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/116:40PER - JNB
1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R14 933
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1015:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/7R15 003
Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R15 372
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R15 478
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/7R15 513
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/110:10BNE - JNB
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7R15 566
Thu 16/1013:55JNB - PER
1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 30/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R16 057
Tue 5/820:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 27/823:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Deal found 4/7R16 374
Tue 2/128:50JNB - MEL
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 30/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R16 602

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 5 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 529

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

9:50-7:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

R14 529

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Perth

Fri 21/11

0:15-7:40

1 stop37h 25m

R14 564

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

Perth

Mon 24/11

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

R14 933

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-7:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

15:15-7:40

1 stop25h 25m

R15 003

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:45-6:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

R15 372

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-7:10

2 stops35h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

22:20-7:40

1 stop42h 20m

R15 478

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 513

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-22:40

1 stop27h 35m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

0:10-7:40

1 stop39h 30m

R15 566

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

13:55-11:55

1 stop40h 00m

Perth

Thu 30/10

22:45-15:35

1 stop22h 50m

R16 057

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/7

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 5 July 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.

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 5 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from South Africa to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 310. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 5 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 208AverageR20 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 629AverageR20 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 261AverageR20 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay PacificCheapestR14 134AverageR18 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 499AverageR19 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
South AfricanCheapestR14 734AverageR20 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Air MauritiusCheapestR18 088AverageR19 780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Air Mauritius flights
EmiratesCheapestR19 129AverageR25 092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 556AverageR23 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
RwandAirCheapestR20 048AverageR24 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search RwandAir flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Australia?

When you search for this flight from South Africa to Australia, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Australia?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from South Africa to Australia by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Australia with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from South Africa to Australia flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Australia become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for South Africa to Australia flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.