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R7 388+ Cheap flights to Australia

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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mar. 10 — mar. 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Australia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 febrero 2026.

lun. 1/619:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
lun. 31/86:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R12 629
mar. 10/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 40m
Singapore Airlines
dom. 15/313:50
PER
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2R12 997
mié. 4/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
sáb. 7/36:40
PER
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R13 430
jue. 21/513:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
lun. 8/66:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R13 510
dom. 15/320:35
JNB
-
PER
Nonstop9h 35m
South African
lun. 15/623:50
PER
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 25m
South African
Deal found 6/2R13 719
vie. 13/213:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
vie. 20/222:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/2R13 767

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Australia on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 8 febrero 2026
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Find the latest flights to Australia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 febrero 2026.

Return from

R12 629

One-way from

R7 388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 087
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/6-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R261 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 1/6

19:50-5:10

1 stop27h 20m

Perth

lun. 31/8

6:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

R12 629

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 13/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

vie. 20/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R14 023

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 12/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

lun. 18/5

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

R14 552

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 1/3

20:30-18:45

1 stop40h 15m

Perth

mar. 17/3

22:45-16:00

1 stop23h 15m

R14 568

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

13:45-18:45

1 stop23h 00m

Perth

dom. 15/3

15:55-8:40

1 stop22h 45m

R14 568

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 22/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

dom. 29/3

17:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 584

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/3

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

Perth

sáb. 21/3

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

R14 648

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 1/4

12:40-22:45

1 stop26h 05m

Brisbane

jue. 23/4

15:10-15:50

1 stop32h 40m

R14 648

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

sáb. 21/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R15 161

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 16/4

14:45-18:35

1 stop21h 50m

Perth

jue. 23/4

15:40-15:50

1 stop30h 10m

R15 177

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Australia

How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Australia takes 20 hours 29 minutes. Flights to Australia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Australia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia are Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R10 222
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 262
South African
South African
From R12 842
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 182

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia are Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Australia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Australia in the last few years. This data was updated on 8 febrero 2026.
The most popular places in Australia to fly to are Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 8 febrero 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 160 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
988 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Australia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Australia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Australia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

    Coolangatta Gold Coast is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Coolangatta Gold Coast typically cost R909, while return flights cost around R3 414.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R3 561, however they can be found for as little as R3 561.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0,0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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