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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R9 092

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
May 5 — May 121
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 5 April 2026.

Thu 22/1016:55
PER
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 31/1019:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/3R16 203
Sat 6/617:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/69:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R16 356
Sat 2/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R16 373
Thu 7/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/59:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R16 424
Tue 23/617:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/79:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R16 508
Thu 14/57:40
PER
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/512:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R16 779
Wed 19/85:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 2/919:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/4R16 796
Sun 16/823:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/4R16 864
Tue 12/57:40
PER
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/512:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R16 898
Fri 8/55:35
PER
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/512:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4R16 915
Wed 10/617:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R17 067
Fri 12/617:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R17 253

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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 356

One-way from

R9 092

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 521

Good round-trip deal

R21 517 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 508 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/6-29/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 728 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 721 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 April 2026.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R17 253

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R17 304

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

19:50-4:40

1 stop24h 50m

R17 693

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 2/5

22:55-4:00

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

12:40-12:15

1 stop41h 35m

R21 046

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

15:40-8:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

9:50-16:50

1 stop23h 00m

R21 401

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

13:00-8:20

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

R21 638

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

15:40-15:45

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

16:35-6:10

2 stops53h 35m

R21 926

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

20:45-12:55

1 stop48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

R21 994

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Wed 19/8

9:55-9:00

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

20:55-17:30

1 stop36h 35m

R22 079

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

5:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

R22 163

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R11 158). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 525). 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 5 April 2026.

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.

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 141 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 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 5 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 244 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 016 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to South Africa in 27h. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Australia and South Africa are separated by a distance of 10313 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 418 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R9 139 and R9 755, 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 158). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 525). 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 6 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR9 322AverageR25 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 224AverageR19 642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 403AverageR21 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 922AverageR23 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 510AverageR26 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 698AverageR42 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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