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 Singapore Airlines, South African, or Etihad 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 210 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 Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R8 850 and R9 000, 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 30 December 2025.

Wed 31/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 16/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12R22 862

Wed 31/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12R23 046

Mon 29/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 12/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12R25 297

Wed 31/1222:45PER - JNB

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R25 347

Mon 29/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 8/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12R26 531

Mon 29/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 24/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12R26 548

Tue 30/128:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/12R27 832

Wed 31/127:15BNE - JNB

2 stops32h 10mCathay Pacific

Sun 25/111:00JNB - BNE

2 stops36h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12R28 999

Tue 30/1215:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/111:00JNB - MEL

2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R29 516

Tue 30/1223:55MEL - JNB

1 stop29h 40mEmirates

Thu 22/122:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 55mEmirates

Deal found 29/12R29 666

Wed 31/1223:10PER - JNB

2 stops39h 10mEtihad Airways

Tue 13/19:50JNB - PER

2 stops24h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12R29 766

Wed 31/126:00SYD - CPT

1 stop38h 40mEmirates

Tue 20/118:30CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 00mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R30 083

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 30 December 2025.

Tue 3/26:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Sat 21/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12R14 041

Mon 9/223:50PER - JNB

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Sun 15/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12R15 292

Sun 1/25:35PER - JNB

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/213:45JNB - PER

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 8/20:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 15/311:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12R17 793

Tue 10/32:25PER - CPT

2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/317:15CPT - PER

2 stops50h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/12R18 893

Fri 23/123:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 28/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/12R19 944

Fri 8/521:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 22/59:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12R20 061

Mon 26/122:30MEL - JNB

2 stops42h 50mChina Eastern

Mon 2/29:50JNB - MEL

2 stops43h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/12R20 844

Tue 20/16:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 25/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/12R21 445

Fri 13/26:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R15 492

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1 stop22h 55mSouth African

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1 stop21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R16 492

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1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop16h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12R15 742

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2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R17 843

Mon 2/38:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

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1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12R18 243

Sun 25/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop16h 35mSouth African

Tue 7/417:25CPT - PER

1 stop12h 55mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R17 076

Wed 13/520:30PER - JNB

3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 23/519:10JNB - PER

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R18 026

Fri 20/221:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Thu 19/39:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12R20 561

Wed 25/36:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/419:50JNB - PER

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R17 176

Wed 18/215:50SYD - JNB

1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 16/312:45JNB - SYD

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12R20 828

Fri 13/223:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Sun 22/315:15CPT - PER

1 stop14h 55mSouth African

Deal found 29/12R17 476

Fri 29/59:50ADL - CPT

2 stops57h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 2/616:35CPT - ADL

2 stops54h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/12R21 728

Tue 9/616:40AVV - JNB

1 stop31h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 20/618:45JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12R21 945

Thu 26/317:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sat 25/419:50JNB - PER

1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R17 176

Thu 19/215:50SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 16/313:45JNB - SYD

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12R20 828

Thu 19/216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R19 110

Tue 31/318:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Fri 24/49:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/12R21 111

Fri 13/26:15ADL - CPT

2 stops25h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 20/27:00CPT - ADL

2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12R22 229

Tue 5/514:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 17/520:40JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12R20 878

Mon 23/323:25BNE - JNB

1 stop27h 10mSingapore Airlines

Thu 2/413:45JNB - BNE

1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/12R17 309

Fri 13/27:45MEL - JNB

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R19 110

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 30 December 2025.

Tue 3/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sat 28/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12R14 941

Tue 10/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 24/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R15 008

Sun 25/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R15 058

Mon 9/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 15/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12R15 292

Fri 27/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 22/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R15 592

Tue 20/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12R15 959

Sun 1/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 29/12R16 009

Tue 3/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 10/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 29/12R16 159

Wed 21/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 7/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R16 609

Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/12R20 894

Wed 15/49:35SYD - JNB

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Sat 9/518:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/12R21 378

Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12R21 428

Last-minute flights from Australia to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to South Africa. Data last updated 30 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 18/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R17 943

Tue 20/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R16 859

Tue 20/16:40PER - CPT

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Mon 9/310:40CPT - PER

2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/12R17 476

Tue 20/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Sat 28/215:15CPT - PER

1 stop14h 55mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R17 509

Tue 20/16:40PER - CPT

2 stops32h 45mSingapore Airlines

Tue 10/310:40CPT - PER

2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/12R17 976

Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R16 309

Sun 25/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop22h 55mSouth African

Mon 2/38:30CPT - PER

1 stop21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R16 492

Sun 25/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop16h 35mSouth African

Tue 7/417:25CPT - PER

1 stop12h 55mSouth African

Deal found 28/12R17 076

Sun 25/117:05PER - CPT

2 stops46h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/310:40CPT - PER

2 stops19h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/12R18 527

Mon 26/114:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/213:40JNB - BNE

1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R17 092

Wed 28/118:20MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R18 143

Wed 28/118:10BNE - CPT

2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 27/410:40CPT - BNE

2 stops36h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/12R18 176

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 30 December 2025.

Mon 9/321:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/12R8 371

Thu 5/221:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12R8 555

Tue 27/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12R8 788

Mon 9/321:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R9 272

Sun 15/38:00PER - CPT

3 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R9 338

Fri 24/420:50SYD - JNB

3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R9 472

Fri 24/421:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/12R9 705

Tue 27/111:15SYD - JNB

3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R9 789

Wed 28/113:10MEL - JNB

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R9 805

Thu 15/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12R9 955

Sun 18/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/12R9 972

Mon 26/122:35MEL - CPT

3 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R10 039

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from	R13 257
One-way from	R8 371
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R26 281
Good round-trip deal	R31 047 or less
Good one-way deal	R18 079 or less

Singapore Airlines
17/2-24/2
2 total stops
52h 35m total
Australia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
9/3
1 total stop
43h 35m total
Australia to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 810 potential savings vs. average return price).

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 3/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

R14 041

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 9/2

23:50-5:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

R15 292

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 13/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

R15 492

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 5/2

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:40-12:35

1 stop16h 55m

R15 742

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 25/1

23:50-16:45

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

8:30-12:10

1 stop21h 40m

R16 492

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 25/1

23:50-10:25

1 stop16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

17:25-12:20

1 stop12h 55m

R17 076

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 25/3

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

R17 176

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 26/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

R17 176

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 1/2

5:35-8:20

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:45-18:45

1 stop23h 00m

R17 293

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

23:25-18:35

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:45-10:20

1 stop36h 35m

R17 309

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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 R10 872). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 675). 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?

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 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

3 447 reviews

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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

3 447 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 447 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

1 422 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 447 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

1 111 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 447 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

957 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 447 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

7,5

Good

50 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 447 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 11h 15m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, South African, or Etihad 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 210 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 Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from R8 850 and R9 000, 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 R10 872). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 675). 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 511	AverageR30 593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 954	AverageR16 901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 199	AverageR18 376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR15 235	AverageR21 181	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR15 673	AverageR24 742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 697	AverageR23 366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR16 925	AverageR24 046	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 30 December 2025.

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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 30 December 2025.