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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R9 826

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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 22 July 2026.

Tue 11/86:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/7R15 010
Sun 11/1013:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 20/1020:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop21h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/7R16 261
Tue 13/106:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 20/1020:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop26h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/7R17 084
Mon 21/96:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 20/1020:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop21h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/7R17 117
Tue 25/86:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 11/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/7R17 232
Fri 9/104:45
PER
-
JNB
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1014:05
JNB
-
PER
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7R17 972
Tue 1/96:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 12/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/7R18 137
Tue 1/96:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 11/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop26h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/7R18 153
Sun 11/104:45
PER
-
JNB
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1014:05
JNB
-
PER
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7R18 318
Sun 6/913:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 14/1020:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop26h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/7R18 367
Mon 10/820:50
PER
-
JNB
3 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1113:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7R18 384
Fri 9/1016:55
PER
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 18/1013:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/7R18 548

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 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 010

One-way from

R9 826

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 334

Good round-trip deal

R29 060 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 065 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/8-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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22/10
  • 22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R28 646 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 022 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 22 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R21 099

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 14/8

12:15-3:55

2 stops45h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

14:05-18:35

1 stop22h 30m

R21 132

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 31/8

12:15-10:30

2 stops52h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-23:45

2 stops47h 45m

R21 626

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 14/9

18:10-19:20

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

13:45-7:00

1 stop33h 15m

R21 955

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 4/9

9:45-11:50

2 stops57h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

13:15-15:00

1 stop42h 15m

R22 383

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

21:05-10:30

2 stops45h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

18:00-19:10

2 stops41h 10m

R22 893

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 5/10

0:10-7:45

1 stop37h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

11:10-6:50

1 stop37h 40m

R23 107

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 3/11

21:55-17:25

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

12:35-17:30

1 stop44h 55m

R23 206

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 10/8

23:15-11:50

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/8

16:35-0:40

2 stops50h 05m

R23 206

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

15:20-19:20

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:55-11:45

3 stops30h 50m

R23 206

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R17 874). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 250). 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 22 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to South Africa in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, 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 140 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?

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 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to South Africa?

Booking 90 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

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 22 July 2026.
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
1 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 576 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 632 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 067 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
7,3
Good
3 748 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to South Africa in 23h. Fly via Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, or Turkish Airlines 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 175 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 482 and R10 492, 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 R17 874). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 250). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR8 147AverageR8 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR9 062AverageR26 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 387AverageR30 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 966AverageR18 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 358AverageR28 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 643AverageR22 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 993AverageR28 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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