R8 062+ 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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 October 2025.

Sun 16/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/49:15PER - JNB
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10R14 386
Sun 9/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/10R14 438
Mon 3/1111:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10R14 456
Mon 3/1111:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10R14 508
Tue 4/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/118:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10R14 525
Mon 3/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/10R14 612

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Flights to Australia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Australia in 2025, 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 18 October 2025.

Return from

R14 386

One-way from

R8 062

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 923
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/11-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R2 506 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R451 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

13:40-23:55

1 stop28h 15m

Perth

Tue 7/4

1:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

R14 595

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:20-12:30

1 stop40h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R14 612

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:00-12:00

1 stop40h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

22:20-7:25

1 stop42h 05m

R14 612

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

Perth

Thu 26/2

1:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

R14 682

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:20-22:55

1 stop29h 35m

Perth

Fri 7/11

8:30-7:25

1 stop28h 55m

R14 960

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

8:40-7:25

1 stop31h 45m

R15 255

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:20-9:35

1 stop37h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

8:45-7:25

1 stop31h 40m

R15 377

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:20-23:00

1 stop27h 40m

Brisbane

Sat 8/11

12:10-7:25

1 stop27h 15m

R15 394

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:00-9:35

1 stop37h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

22:20-7:25

1 stop42h 05m

R15 429

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop28h 00m

Brisbane

Sun 9/11

0:30-7:25

1 stop38h 55m

R15 429

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Best time to book a flight to Australia

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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 19 hours 6 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Australia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Australia should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 18 October 2025.
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 18 October 2025.
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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost R1 025, while return flights cost around R1 634.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R119, however they can be found for as little as R94.

  • 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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