How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Australia to South Africa in 11h 15m. Fly via South African, Singapore Airlines, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Australia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 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 Australia to South Africa one-way?

R7 236 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R8 307 and R9 107, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 December 2025.

Sun 28/1217:25PER - JNB

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/213:45JNB - PER

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R23 183

Tue 30/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/12R25 123

Fri 26/122:45PER - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 25/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

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1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/12R26 422

Tue 30/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

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1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/12R26 928

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Deal found 11/12R27 063

Sat 27/120:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

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1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/12R27 165

Tue 30/125:15PER - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R27 586

Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific

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Deal found 10/12R27 873

Sat 27/1222:20SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 24/111:00JNB - SYD

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Deal found 12/12R29 206

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1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12R29 560

Wed 24/1222:20SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 30/1211:00JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/12R30 033

Best flights from Australia to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 December 2025.

Tue 3/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 16/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R15 016

Thu 12/317:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/12R16 231

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2 stops50h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/12R18 239

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2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R18 408

Thu 26/38:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 24/411:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/12R18 762

Tue 21/417:10PER - JNB

2 stops25h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/523:00JNB - PER

2 stops42h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/12R18 931

Tue 17/315:50SYD - JNB

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 16/614:45JNB - SYD

2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/12R20 871

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1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/12R21 175

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1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/12R22 862

Mon 11/55:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 35mEmirates

Wed 13/522:20JNB - MEL

2 stops26h 30mEmirates

Deal found 13/12R23 200

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1 stop15h 35mSouth African

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1 stop14h 15mSouth African

Deal found 12/12R16 198

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1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12R16 771

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Deal found 12/12R18 560

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1 stop15h 35mSouth African

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1 stop14h 15mSouth African

Deal found 12/12R16 923

Thu 30/417:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R18 644

Tue 21/46:25PER - JNB

1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sun 10/513:45JNB - PER

1 stop18h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/12R17 159

Tue 24/25:15PER - JNB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/12R17 277

Sun 15/22:25PER - CPT

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Deal found 13/12R19 049

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Mon 26/117:45PER - JNB

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1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R18 796

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1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

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1 stop31h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 17/513:45JNB - PER

1 stop16h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12R17 345

Tue 9/67:00MEL - JNB

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Sat 20/611:20JNB - MEL

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1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

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1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R19 032

Mon 13/46:00AVV - JNB

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1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/12R23 503

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1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/213:40JNB - BNE

1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/12R17 665

Mon 2/215:50SYD - JNB

1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 9/313:45JNB - SYD

2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/12R21 563

Direct flights from Australia to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Australia to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 14 December 2025.

Fri 30/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 9/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R15 016

Fri 30/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 22/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/12R15 033

Tue 27/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

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Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/12R15 759

Mon 26/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 2/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 12/12R15 928

Tue 21/423:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 25mSouth African

Sun 10/520:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R17 800

Tue 9/623:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 25mSouth African

Tue 30/620:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 13/12R18 256

Sun 3/523:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 25mSouth African

Sun 17/520:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 13/12R18 661

Tue 17/213:30PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 20mQantas Airways

Sun 1/321:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/12R20 635

Wed 25/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

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Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 12/12R21 074

Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/12R21 816

Wed 21/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sat 31/120:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 12/12R22 018

Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/12R22 322

Last-minute flights from Australia to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to South Africa. Data last updated 14 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 18/115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/217:15CPT - SYD

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Deal found 13/12R19 066

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Deal found 13/12R18 205

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Deal found 12/12R19 235

Mon 26/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Mon 2/215:55CPT - PER

1 stop14h 15mSouth African

Deal found 12/12R16 923

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Mon 2/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R18 408

Mon 26/117:05PER - CPT

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Mon 2/210:40CPT - PER

2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/12R19 521

Tue 27/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Tue 3/215:55CPT - PER

1 stop14h 15mSouth African

Deal found 12/12R16 198

Tue 27/119:10SYD - CPT

2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/210:40CPT - SYD

2 stops40h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/12R18 678

Tue 27/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/211:00JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R18 745

Tue 27/19:10BNE - CPT

2 stops32h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/210:40CPT - BNE

2 stops46h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12R19 555

Wed 28/18:20SYD - JNB

1 stop30h 50mSingapore Airlines

Fri 6/213:40JNB - SYD

1 stop33h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/12R19 538

Fri 30/119:10SYD - JNB

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Wed 18/219:55JNB - SYD

1 stop26h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12R18 307

One-way flights from Australia to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 December 2025.

Thu 22/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12R8 166

Mon 19/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12R8 504

Fri 23/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12R8 571

Sat 24/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/12R8 706

Tue 27/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/12R8 807

Tue 20/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12R8 875

Fri 6/321:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/12R8 976

Wed 15/412:15SYD - JNB

3 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12R9 263

Wed 21/121:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12R9 567

Fri 6/310:45SYD - JNB

3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R9 600

Sun 8/320:05SYD - JNB

3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R9 617

Wed 11/321:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12R9 634

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from	R15 016
One-way from	R8 166
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R26 591
Good round-trip deal	R17 510 or less
Good one-way deal	R18 293 or less

South African
3/3-16/3
Nonstop
20h 50m total
Australia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
22/1
1 total stop
43h 35m total
Australia to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 981 potential savings vs. average return price).

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 3/3

23:50-5:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

R15 016

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 27/1

23:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

15:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

R16 198

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

13:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

R16 231

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 23/2

1:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:40-5:25

1 stop33h 45m

R16 771

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 26/1

23:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

15:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

R16 923

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 21/4

6:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

R17 159

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

R17 277

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 3/5

17:10-18:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

R17 345

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:40-16:55

1 stop19h 15m

R17 665

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 19/4

15:50-11:50

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

16:40-1:10

2 stops50h 30m

R18 239

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Australia with our price prediction graph.

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R11 001). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 848). 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 AU to ZA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to South Africa in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 2% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to South Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to South Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Australia to South Africa delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 221 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

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

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

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Australia to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 438 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 438 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 438 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 412 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 438 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 095 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 438 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

946 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 438 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7,4

Good

48 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 438 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Australia to South Africa in 11h 15m. Fly via South African, Singapore Airlines, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Australia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 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 Australia to South Africa one-way?
R7 236 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R8 307 and R9 107, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to South Africa 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 Australia to South Africa?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R11 001). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 848). 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 7 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 623	AverageR30 954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 083	AverageR17 100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 331	AverageR18 283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR15 611	AverageR21 508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR15 858	AverageR24 738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 894	AverageR23 581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR17 125	AverageR24 330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 December 2025.

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