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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R8 028

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Jan 23 — Jan 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 December 2025.

Wed 24/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/211:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/12R18 993
Wed 24/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1211:20JNB - PER
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12R19 043
Wed 24/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12R19 594
Wed 24/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12R23 082
Thu 25/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R24 484
Thu 25/1212:10BNE - JNB
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 17/111:00JNB - BNE
2 stops44h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12R25 652
Tue 30/1216:35SYD - CPT
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/317:15CPT - SYD
2 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R25 736
Wed 24/128:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/119:10JNB - PER
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R25 769
Thu 25/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 30/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12R26 153
Wed 24/1215:55PER - JNB
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/217:50JNB - PER
3 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R26 237
Fri 26/1211:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12R26 403
Wed 24/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12R26 570

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 24 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 302

One-way from

R8 028

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 320

Good round-trip deal

R18 710 or less

Good one-way deal

R18 095 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 29/4-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 35m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 465 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 835 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to South Africa 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 24 December 2025.
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PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 8/2

23:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

19:35-12:10

1 stop34h 35m

R16 406

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:40-8:15

1 stop33h 35m

R16 673

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

R16 690

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R16 707

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/2

23:50-14:35

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

14:15-12:10

1 stop15h 55m

R16 790

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:45-10:20

1 stop36h 35m

R17 057

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

R17 241

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

R17 241

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

18:20-7:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

R17 374

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

12:15-6:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

19:55-7:40

1 stop26h 45m

R17 508

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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 R10 882). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 687). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 December 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 24 December 2025.
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
3 443 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 443 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 419 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 105 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
952 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to South Africa in 19h 35m. Fly via South African, Singapore Airlines, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Australia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 8684 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 157 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 217 and R9 008, 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 R10 882). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 687). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Australia to South Africa. 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 24 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 519AverageR30 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 963AverageR16 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 209AverageR18 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 248AverageR21 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 686AverageR24 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 711AverageR23 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 940AverageR24 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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