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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R8 951

SYD — JNB
Oct 31 — Nov 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Africa

Wed 28/1010:35 -
3 stops35h 00m
Tue 10/1113:45 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 1/10R18 068
Tue 1/1218:30 -
2 stops43h 55m
Wed 9/129:50 -
2 stops27h 55m
Deal found 1/10R18 200
Mon 2/1123:50 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Sun 15/1120:35 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 1/10R18 234
Sun 15/1110:35 -
3 stops32h 55m
Sun 22/1120:20 -
1 stop40h 25m
Deal found 30/9R18 283
Sat 31/102:30 -
2 stops38h 25m
Sun 22/110:20 -
2 stops43h 10m
Deal found 27/9R18 631
Tue 27/102:30 -
2 stops39h 35m
Sat 21/110:55 -
2 stops42h 35m
Deal found 28/9R18 781
Sun 25/1016:15 -
2 stops36h 45m
Sat 31/100:55 -
2 stops42h 35m
Deal found 27/9R18 797
Mon 2/1116:15 -
2 stops49h 50m
Sat 14/110:55 -
2 stops42h 35m
Deal found 29/9R18 930
Sun 15/1110:30 -
2 stops55h 35m
Sat 21/110:55 -
2 stops42h 35m
Deal found 30/9R19 195
Tue 27/102:30 -
2 stops39h 35m
Tue 10/110:55 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 28/9R19 294
Tue 10/112:30 -
2 stops39h 35m
Tue 17/110:55 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 27/9R19 444
Sat 14/112:30 -
2 stops50h 30m
Mon 30/1117:15 -
2 stops50h 15m
Deal found 28/9R19 692

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from

R17 355

One-way from

R8 951

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 449

Good round-trip deal

R23 963 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 332 or less
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  • 16/2-14/3
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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  • 28/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 859 potential savings vs. average return price).
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PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 18/2

0:45-8:25

2 stops37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 095

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 24/11

10:35-8:25

3 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 227

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 20/10

12:30-12:40

3 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 741

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 13/10

14:00-13:30

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 686

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 29/10

16:15-13:30

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 752

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE Brisbane - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Thu 18/3

11:35-8:25

3 stops52h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 968

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

17:10-8:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 266

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 14/11

2:30-23:00

2 stops50h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 316

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 10/11

2:30-12:05

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 415

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 23/11

16:15-12:05

2 stops49h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 012

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R19 659). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 677). 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 in the afternoon, 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,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 669 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

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.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

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.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 101 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

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.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

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 11h 15m. Fly via South African, Turkish 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?

    R8 882 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 550 and R12 157, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R19 659). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 677). 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 5 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 186AverageR32 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 740AverageR18 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 755AverageR23 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 545AverageR24 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 152AverageR30 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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