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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R8 690

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 899

One-way from

R8 690

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 312

Good round-trip deal

R21 360 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 431 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R49 369 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 884 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to South Africa.

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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 June 2025.

Sat 16/86:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/919:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6R16 899
Fri 14/117:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/6R17 219
Sun 26/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R17 504
Tue 14/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R17 522
Thu 21/821:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/89:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R17 682
Mon 18/815:40SYD - JNB
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/98:20JNB - SYD
2 stops37h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R17 860
Sun 10/818:10BNE - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - BNE
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6R17 967
Fri 25/75:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 10/89:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R18 199
Tue 2/90:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/911:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6R18 395
Sat 25/1018:00MEL - JNB
2 stops52h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/118:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6R18 430
Tue 12/815:50PER - CPT
2 stops50h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/816:35CPT - PER
2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R18 608
Tue 12/85:10PER - JNB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/89:50JNB - PER
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R18 715

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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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 16/8

6:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

19:50-5:10

1 stop27h 20m

R16 899

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:45-10:50

1 stop36h 05m

R17 219

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

R17 504

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-7:15

1 stop35h 10m

R17 522

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

R17 682

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

15:40-13:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

8:20-6:10

2 stops37h 50m

R17 860

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Sun 10/8

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-16:55

1 stop37h 05m

R17 967

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

R18 199

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 2/9

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R18 395

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

18:00-13:05

2 stops52h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

8:20-17:00

2 stops47h 40m

R18 430

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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, 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 30 June 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.

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 30 June 2025.
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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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

    R8 690 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R10 649 and R10 791, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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    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 7 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR9 736AverageR19 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 959AverageR20 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 085AverageR22 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 091AverageR18 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 736AverageR25 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 830AverageR26 266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR19 986AverageR24 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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