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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R9 343

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 788

One-way from

R9 343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 242

Good round-trip deal

R19 781 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 079 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R41 894 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 533 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Sun 17/81:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 27/819:50JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 788
Mon 26/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Sun 8/620:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 27/4R17 719
Sat 15/110:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 31/1219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4R18 445
Tue 10/623:15PER - JNB
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/69:50JNB - PER
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R18 817
Thu 29/515:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/619:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4R19 152
Sun 25/50:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/611:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R19 226
Tue 13/55:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R19 282
Sun 4/55:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/59:50JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4R19 580
Mon 28/45:15MEL - JNB
1 stop43h 00mEmirates
Thu 8/513:25JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 05mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R19 822
Sun 18/515:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 28/59:50JNB - SYD
2 stops27h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4R19 971
Sat 24/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/69:50JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R20 008
Tue 2/96:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 28/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4R20 101

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Depart

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Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 17/8

1:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

R16 788

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 26/5

23:50-5:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

R17 719

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 10/6

23:15-8:20

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

9:50-21:45

3 stops29h 55m

R18 817

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

15:00-18:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

19:50-5:55

1 stop26h 05m

R19 152

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 25/5

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R19 226

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R19 282

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

15:40-8:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

9:50-20:55

2 stops27h 05m

R19 971

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

9:50-7:55

2 stops38h 05m

R20 008

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/9

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

R20 101

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

9:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

R20 250

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Australia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 29 April 2025.

When flying from Australia to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Virgin Australia
7,5
Good
400 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to South Africa one-way?

    R10 814 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 Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R11 558 and R11 558, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Australia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 8 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

Discover the top 8 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR11 507AverageR22 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 602AverageR22 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 437AverageR23 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 819AverageR27 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 493AverageR26 339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 636AverageR29 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR20 889AverageR32 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR30 059AverageR34 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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