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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R8 450

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

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Africa

Sun 1/115:15 -
2 stops33h 05m
Sat 14/1120:20 -
1 stop40h 25m
Deal found 6/9R17 268
Tue 13/106:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 24/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 7/9R17 476
Fri 20/115:15 -
2 stops33h 05m
Thu 3/1213:40 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 4/9R17 749
Mon 12/100:45 -
2 stops38h 25m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 7/9R17 797
Tue 13/106:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Thu 5/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 6/9R17 829
Sun 18/1013:45 -
1 stop35h 35m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 5/9R17 861
Sun 1/1123:50 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Sat 14/1120:35 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 5/9R17 909
Thu 22/1015:50 -
2 stops50h 00m
Thu 29/1017:20 -
2 stops50h 10m
Deal found 7/9R19 301
Fri 23/1014:00 -
3 stops32h 30m
Fri 30/1020:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 8/9R19 349
Mon 19/106:15 -
2 stops35h 55m
Mon 26/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 3/9R19 397
Wed 21/1021:45 -
2 stops49h 10m
Wed 28/1020:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 5/9R19 717
Wed 21/1021:45 -
2 stops49h 10m
Thu 29/1020:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 5/9R19 765

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from

R17 108

One-way from

R8 450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 157

Good round-trip deal

R25 889 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 519 or less
South African
  • South African
  • 22/2-16/3
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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28/1-31/12
  • 28/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 486 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 451 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE Brisbane - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

18:10-19:20

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 923

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 14/10

9:55-13:25

3 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 051

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 13/11

7:25-16:35

3 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 515

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 13/9

21:10-20:10

3 stops53h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 771

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

13:25-13:30

3 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 947

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 987

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/2

11:50-13:15

3 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 163

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 179

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 21/1

0:25-7:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-6:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 243

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

20:20-19:20

2 stops56h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 435

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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 R18 421). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 456). 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 28% 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 19% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 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 80 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
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

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.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

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.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 091 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

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 30h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Australia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 10981 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 576 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 221 and R11 738, 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 R18 421). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 456). 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 023AverageR30 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 404AverageR16 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 990AverageR26 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 212AverageR22 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 859AverageR29 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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