Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R10 302

SYD — JNB
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Africa

Wed 11/114:40 -
3 stops33h 45m
Thu 19/1120:20 -
1 stop40h 35m
Deal found 6/11R18 000
Fri 20/117:25 -
2 stops31h 00m
Fri 4/129:50 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 4/11R19 088
Wed 11/117:15 -
3 stops33h 10m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 5/11R19 417
Wed 18/1116:15 -
2 stops60h 10m
Sun 6/120:20 -
2 stops43h 10m
Deal found 9/11R19 648
Sun 8/1116:15 -
2 stops27h 15m
Sun 22/1120:20 -
1 stop40h 35m
Deal found 7/11R19 697
Wed 11/110:50 -
1 stop38h 35m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 4/11R19 978
Thu 5/114:40 -
3 stops33h 45m
Fri 20/1120:20 -
1 stop40h 35m
Deal found 5/11R20 011
Mon 9/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Mon 23/1113:45 -
1 stop44h 35m
Deal found 7/11R20 192
Wed 11/110:50 -
1 stop38h 35m
Fri 20/1120:20 -
1 stop37h 10m
Deal found 6/11R20 324
Mon 16/1121:55 -
2 stops36h 25m
Sun 29/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 8/11R20 357
Wed 11/1110:00 -
2 stops31h 25m
Wed 18/1113:45 -
1 stop44h 35m
Deal found 5/11R20 373
Mon 30/110:25 -
1 stop37h 00m
Tue 8/1220:20 -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 5/11R20 439

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from

R18 000

One-way from

R10 302

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 989

Good round-trip deal

R22 602 or less

Good one-way deal

R16 039 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/11-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 20m total
  • Australia to South Africa
25/1-31/12
  • 25/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 918 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 318 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to South Africa.

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

7:45-8:25

3 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 632

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 30/11

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 588

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 19/11

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 967

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

5:30-8:25

3 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 049

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

23:40-8:40

1 stop42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 198

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

23:40-8:40

1 stop42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 428

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

9:50-8:40

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 494

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 560

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL Adelaide - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sun 31/1

18:50-15:35

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 923

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

22:10-15:35

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 956

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R19 879). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 879). 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 29% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How often are flights from Australia to South Africa delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to South Africa?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,South African, andQantas Airways 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 22h 55m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Australia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 10313 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?

    R8 833 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and South African, with prices starting from R9 497 and R12 218, 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R19 879). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 879). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 161AverageR27 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 790AverageR17 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 667AverageR23 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 045AverageR31 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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