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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R8 010

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Feb 12 — Feb 191
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 13 January 2026.

Tue 28/71:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/819:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1R12 523
Fri 17/41:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/519:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1R12 589
Tue 10/31:15
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1R13 361
Sun 1/317:05
PER
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/313:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop28h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1R13 984
Tue 19/518:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 16/619:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1R14 657
Tue 27/123:50
PER
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 15m
South African
Tue 10/220:35
JNB
-
PER
Nonstop9h 35m
South African
Deal found 11/1R14 690
Mon 23/31:15
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 25/419:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 723
Sun 1/323:50
PER
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 15m
South African
Sun 8/320:35
JNB
-
PER
Nonstop9h 35m
South African
Deal found 12/1R14 789
Sun 25/123:50
PER
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 15m
South African
Tue 10/220:35
JNB
-
PER
Nonstop9h 35m
South African
Deal found 11/1R14 838
Tue 8/91:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 30/919:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1R14 887
Wed 9/96:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 19/919:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1R14 985
Thu 19/216:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 2/319:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1R15 068

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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 327

One-way from

R8 010

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 319

Good round-trip deal

R25 102 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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2/2
  • 2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R30 571 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 429 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 13 January 2026.
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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 17/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:55-23:55

1 stop22h 00m

R15 232

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

20:30-5:45

1 stop24h 15m

R16 118

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:45-16:55

1 stop19h 10m

R16 397

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 25/2

23:50-11:40

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

R16 643

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 2/3

23:50-10:25

1 stop16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

11:05-12:10

1 stop19h 05m

R16 857

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 18/5

17:20-8:20

2 stops45h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

14:45-11:55

1 stop39h 10m

R16 922

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 8/3

6:40-9:25

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

10:40-5:25

2 stops36h 45m

R17 267

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/2

23:50-11:10

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

15:15-12:10

1 stop14h 55m

R17 316

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

10:40-5:45

2 stops34h 05m

R17 513

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 24/3

1:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

R17 661

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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 718). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 083). 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 13 January 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 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

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 13 January 2026.
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
3 464 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

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
3 464 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 130 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
969 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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

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 17h 55m. 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 081 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 711 and R8 859, 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 718). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 083). 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

Discover the top 7 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 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 361AverageR19 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 782AverageR16 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 023AverageR17 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 995AverageR20 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 426AverageR24 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 434AverageR23 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 659AverageR23 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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