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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R10 695

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Dec 18 — Dec 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R18 486

One-way from

R10 695
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 31/3-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • Australia to South Africa
4/2
  • 4/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • 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 13 December 2024.

Fri 27/129:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 27/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/12R27 747
Fri 27/129:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/220:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R29 164
Fri 27/129:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/26:50CPT - SYD
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R29 181
Mon 30/126:00MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 29/117:15JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/12R30 881
Fri 27/1212:15SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27/214:00JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/12R31 306
Mon 30/1220:25MEL - JNB
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/117:15JNB - MEL
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R32 245
Fri 27/1212:15SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27/210:55CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/12R32 652
Mon 30/1216:20AVV - JNB
2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/117:15JNB - AVV
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R34 812
Wed 25/121:55BNE - JNB
1 stop40h 30mEmirates
Wed 1/113:25JNB - BNE
1 stop33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/12R35 574
Fri 27/1221:45SYD - CPT
1 stop46h 55mEmirates
Thu 27/213:40CPT - SYD
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 12/12R35 875
Sat 14/125:00BNE - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 25/1217:15JNB - BNE
1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/12R36 831
Sun 15/1218:10BNE - JNB
1 stop44h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 21/1213:45JNB - BNE
1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/12R37 167

Find flights from Australia to South Africa within your budget

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 603 860 searches. Data last updated 13 December 2024.

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PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 31/3

1:10-9:25

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

10:40-12:30

2 stops19h 50m

R18 486

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 20/2

7:15-0:15

3 stops47h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

13:20-18:45

1 stop23h 25m

R18 893

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 29/3

17:30-6:10

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

13:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

R19 000

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

13:10-0:15

3 stops44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

8:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

R19 903

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Fri 14/3

9:05-9:25

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

10:40-19:30

2 stops48h 50m

R20 133

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 1/6

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

18:40-22:50

1 stop20h 10m

R20 452

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 21/3

10:10-9:25

2 stops55h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/4

10:40-17:20

2 stops22h 10m

R20 505

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Sun 9/2

21:55-15:30

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

8:50-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R20 682

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

9:30-16:10

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

R20 735

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

17:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

13:20-23:45

1 stop25h 25m

R20 753

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 October is currently the most expensive (average of R119). 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 December 2024.

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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Emirates and RwandAir. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 436 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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