R8 070+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
Dec 21 — Dec 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 November 2025.

Tue 25/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/120:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11R14 575
Mon 24/1111:20JNB - PER
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/18:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R14 592
Wed 24/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/216:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11R14 712
Mon 24/1111:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 18/18:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R14 798
Thu 27/1111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/120:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11R14 867
Fri 21/1120:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 28/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R14 936

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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 21 November 2025.

Return from

R14 798

One-way from

R7 984

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 607
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 10/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R2 270 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R414 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Perth

Sat 14/3

8:30-7:25

1 stop28h 55m

R14 833

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R15 091

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-7:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

8:40-7:25

1 stop31h 45m

R15 108

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

10:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

R15 246

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

11:05-7:40

2 stops28h 35m

R15 727

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-10:05

2 stops39h 05m

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

12:10-7:25

1 stop27h 15m

R15 779

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

11:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

15:15-7:25

1 stop25h 10m

R15 865

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

11:00-9:35

1 stop37h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

7:00-7:25

2 stops33h 25m

R15 882

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:00-12:00

1 stop40h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

11:45-7:25

2 stops28h 40m

R15 882

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

11:00-6:55

1 stop37h 55m

Perth

Sat 14/3

16:10-7:25

2 stops45h 15m

R15 951

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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 26 hours 37 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 21 November 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 21 November 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.

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

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?

    Hobart is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Hobart typically cost R710, while return flights cost around R2 594.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R24 630, however they can be found for as little as R4 137.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 40 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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