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R7 580+ 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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 5 May 2026.

Tue 26/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R14 676
Mon 4/512:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop41h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/622:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R14 692
Sun 3/519:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 17/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R14 726
Sun 10/519:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R14 742
Fri 8/519:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R14 759
Mon 15/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R14 776

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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 5 May 2026.

Return from

R14 792

One-way from

R7 580

Popular in

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Average price

R15 544
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 295 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R266 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-11:05

2 stops38h 55m

Adelaide

Mon 22/6

8:40-9:00

2 stops31h 50m

R15 527

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

12:40-11:05

2 stops38h 55m

Adelaide

Sun 21/6

22:00-4:00

1 stop37h 30m

R15 594

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

12:40-9:50

2 stops37h 10m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

10:30-9:00

2 stops30h 30m

R18 849

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

7:00-9:00

2 stops34h 00m

R19 117
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:30-14:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Perth

Sun 30/8

15:00-20:05

Nonstop11h 05m

R19 417

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:50-11:55

1 stop34h 05m

Perth

Tue 26/5

22:45-10:30

1 stop41h 45m

R19 851

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-15:30

1 stop35h 05m

Adelaide

Tue 8/9

22:00-9:00

1 stop42h 30m

R19 951

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/7

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

R20 035

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

19:45-20:05

1 stop32h 20m

R20 219

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

22:30-14:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Perth

Tue 26/5

15:00-20:05

Nonstop11h 05m

R20 619

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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

When is the best time to book a flight to Australia?

The best time to book flights to Australia is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Australia takes 22 hours 3 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 South African.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 342
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R10 649
South African
South African
From R13 059
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 612

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 5 May 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 5 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andSouth African 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
1 508 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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
8,2
Very Good
1 508 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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
1 313 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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
7,6
Good
61 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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
1 030 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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
3 725 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

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?

    Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost R1 074, while return flights cost around R1 668.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R25 782, however they can be found for as little as R9 969.

  • 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 55 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. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0,0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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