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R7 939+ Cheap flights to Australia

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— SYD
Dec 31 — Jan 71
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 1 December 2025.

Mon 22/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/11R14 611
Fri 12/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/121:45SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R14 833
Wed 3/1211:00JNB - ADL
1 stop39h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/17:50ADL - JNB
2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/11R15 860
Mon 1/1211:20JNB - BNE
2 stops44h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/112:10BNE - JNB
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/11R15 946
Tue 2/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1215:00SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/11R18 461
Tue 23/1219:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 27/26:40PER - JNB
1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12R19 299

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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 1 December 2025
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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 1 December 2025.

Return from

R14 491

One-way from

R7 939

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 189
South African
  • South African
  • 2/2-27/2
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R2 212 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R413 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

9:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

R14 406

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

Perth

Fri 27/2

23:50-5:05

Nonstop11h 15m

R14 491

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

9:50-6:35

1 stop35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

R14 628

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

18:45-9:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 20/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R14 902

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

21:50-7:40

1 stop41h 50m

R14 919

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 090

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 107

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:20-8:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

21:50-7:40

1 stop41h 50m

R15 176

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

10:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

R15 176

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R15 193

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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 18 hours 27 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 most popular airlines that fly to Australia?

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

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R12 077
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 849
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 180
South African
South African
From R13 851

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 1 December 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 1 December 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 080 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
946 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 680 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
7,4
Good
47 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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 R706, while return flights cost around R2 407.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R17 328, however they can be found for as little as R2 407.

  • 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 35 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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