How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Australia to South Africa in 31h 30m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, 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 281 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 360 and R9 164, 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 9 December 2025.

Tue 9/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 15/1211:20JNB - PER

1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/12R26 045

Wed 24/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 7/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/12R26 572

Mon 8/126:05BNE - JNB

2 stops33h 20mCathay Pacific

Fri 26/1211:00JNB - BNE

1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R26 928

Fri 26/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 9/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R26 945

Tue 9/120:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Wed 17/1211:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R27 115

Mon 8/1215:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/126:00CPT - SYD

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R27 675

Mon 8/126:05BNE - JNB

2 stops33h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 29/1211:20JNB - BNE

1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R27 777

Wed 10/125:15PER - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1213:45JNB - PER

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R27 930

Tue 9/1215:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 16/1211:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R28 049

Thu 11/1221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 21/129:50JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R28 490

Wed 24/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 31/129:25JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R28 541

Mon 8/126:05BNE - JNB

2 stops33h 20mCathay Pacific

Tue 30/1211:00JNB - BNE

2 stops35h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R28 575

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 9 December 2025.

Thu 12/317:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 5/413:45JNB - PER

1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R16 300

Sun 8/30:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 29/311:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R19 305

Wed 13/50:10PER - JNB

1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/620:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R20 340

Tue 10/316:35PER - JNB

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 1/414:45JNB - PER

1 stop39h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R20 561

Sat 2/59:50ADL - CPT

2 stops57h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/516:40CPT - ADL

2 stops54h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R22 021

Fri 17/418:05SYD - CPT

2 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 21/515:25CPT - SYD

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R22 089

Mon 2/26:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R23 125

Sat 31/116:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mRwandAir

Mon 16/216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12R23 312

Tue 31/323:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Thu 9/417:25CPT - PER

1 stop12h 55mSouth African

Deal found 8/12R23 465

Tue 10/210:35BNE - JNB

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Thu 26/213:25JNB - BNE

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Deal found 7/12R23 481

Sun 3/517:10PER - JNB

1 stop31h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 17/513:45JNB - PER

1 stop16h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12R17 098

Wed 25/36:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/413:45JNB - PER

1 stop16h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12R17 335

Sat 7/38:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 29/311:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R20 001

Thu 12/310:30PER - JNB

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/49:50JNB - PER

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R20 459

Tue 17/315:50SYD - JNB

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 16/612:40JNB - SYD

2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12R20 969

Fri 6/38:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 30/311:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R20 001

Wed 13/514:50PER - JNB

2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/69:50JNB - PER

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R20 697

Fri 20/319:10SYD - JNB

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 30/319:50JNB - SYD

1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R19 118

Mon 2/223:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 19/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12R21 631

Mon 11/56:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 13/518:45JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R24 093

Tue 3/216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mRwandAir

Wed 18/216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12R24 313

Thu 22/120:55BNE - CPT

1 stop46h 45mEmirates

Thu 29/118:30CPT - BNE

1 stop44h 10mEmirates

Deal found 8/12R24 364

Tue 3/311:20BNE - JNB

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/311:00JNB - BNE

2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R20 731

Fri 1/518:25MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sat 16/510:40CPT - MEL

2 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12R19 525

Mon 2/223:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 18/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12R21 631

Mon 2/26:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R24 127

Thu 5/216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mRwandAir

Wed 18/216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12R24 313

Wed 25/30:30BNE - JNB

1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 18/411:20JNB - BNE

1 stop39h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R22 650

Thu 22/122:40ADL - CPT

1 stop45h 30mEmirates

Thu 29/118:30CPT - ADL

1 stop41h 50mEmirates

Deal found 8/12R25 604

Tue 31/37:35PER - CPT

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/413:50CPT - PER

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R21 376

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 9 December 2025.

Tue 3/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sat 28/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R17 946

Sun 8/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 31/320:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R18 473

Sun 3/523:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 25mSouth African

Sun 17/520:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R18 694

Wed 21/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sat 7/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R18 948

Wed 25/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Thu 28/520:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R20 035

Sun 8/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 30/320:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R20 086

Wed 25/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 21/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 8/12R21 206

Sun 18/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 3/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 8/12R21 835

Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R21 936

Fri 6/313:30PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 3/422:30JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R22 361

Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R22 463

Thu 19/39:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 25/618:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R23 040

Last-minute flights from Australia to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to South Africa. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 18/114:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Wed 4/213:40JNB - BNE

1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R17 879

Sun 18/117:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R18 184

Tue 20/118:10BNE - JNB

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/219:55JNB - BNE

1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R17 760

Wed 21/15:15PER - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/111:00JNB - PER

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R18 490

Wed 21/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sat 7/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R18 948

Thu 22/11:15PER - JNB

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 31/113:40JNB - PER

1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12R17 896

Thu 22/15:15PER - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/111:00JNB - PER

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R18 829

Mon 26/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Sun 8/215:55CPT - PER

1 stop14h 15mSouth African

Deal found 7/12R19 203

Thu 29/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/29:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 099

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 18/29:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R17 811

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/29:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R18 150

Sat 31/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R17 980

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 9 December 2025.

Thu 22/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R8 252

Mon 26/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R8 608

Tue 3/316:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/12R8 795

Mon 2/321:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/12R8 812

Fri 27/221:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/12R9 050

Thu 12/221:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R9 542

Wed 21/121:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R9 593

Thu 22/121:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R9 627

Mon 26/122:35MEL - JNB

3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R9 712

Mon 26/120:05SYD - JNB

3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R9 933

Tue 20/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R9 950

Sun 15/212:15SYD - JNB

1 stop39h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12R10 068

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from	R14 058
One-way from	R8 252
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R26 707
Good round-trip deal	R17 695 or less
Good one-way deal	R16 453 or less

Singapore Airlines
7/5-21/5
2 total stops
59h 35m 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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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R39 889 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 996 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 300

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 098

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 25/3

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

R17 335

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

19:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-6:55

1 stop26h 05m

R19 118

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 8/3

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R19 305

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

R19 525

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 7/3

8:30-7:25

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R20 001

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 6/3

8:30-7:25

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R20 001

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 13/5

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

R20 340

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

10:30-8:20

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

9:50-0:40

2 stops32h 50m

R20 459

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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 070). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 941). 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

3 432 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

3 432 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 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

1 411 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 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

1 090 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 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

947 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 432 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

3 432 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 31h 30m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, 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 281 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 360 and R9 164, 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 070). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 941). 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 683	AverageR31 149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 153	AverageR17 208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 403	AverageR18 398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR15 710	AverageR21 644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR15 957	AverageR24 893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 000	AverageR23 729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR17 233	AverageR24 483	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 9 December 2025.

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 9 December 2025.

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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.

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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 9 December 2025.