R7 201+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jul 26 — Aug 21
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 26 June 2026.

Fri 31/714:05
JNB
-
ADL
1 stop41h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/1022:00
ADL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R15 095
Mon 20/720:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop41h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/716:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6R15 591
Tue 4/813:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop28h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 16/813:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/6R15 673
Mon 3/820:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop21h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/86:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/6R15 987
Tue 8/1220:20
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 25/1215:10
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R15 987
Sun 26/720:55
JNB
-
PER
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/822:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6R16 020

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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 26 June 2026.

Return from

R15 673

One-way from

R7 201

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 408
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 206 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R282 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

20:20-22:55

1 stop42h 35m

Brisbane

Thu 24/12

21:55-15:35

1 stop25h 40m

R16 185

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

20:55-15:00

1 stop34h 35m

Adelaide

Mon 17/8

7:40-9:10

2 stops33h 00m

R16 763

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

13:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

Perth

Sun 9/8

16:55-19:20

1 stop32h 25m

R17 358

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:30-14:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Perth

Tue 28/7

15:00-20:05

Nonstop11h 05m

R19 142

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

22:30-14:25

Nonstop9h 55m

Perth

Sun 9/8

15:00-20:05

Nonstop11h 05m

R19 142
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

21:35-13:15

Nonstop9h 40m

Perth

Tue 17/11

13:15-18:25

Nonstop11h 10m

R19 175

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

9:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

R19 538

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:45-18:45

1 stop23h 00m

Perth

Tue 17/11

12:20-15:15

2 stops32h 55m

R20 166

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

20:55-16:50

1 stop35h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

16:10-9:10

1 stop25h 00m

R20 199

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 413

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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 17 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.

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).

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

The best time to book flights to Australia is 40 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.

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 26 June 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 26 June 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.

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 R1 115, while return flights cost around R1 650.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R26 308, however they can be found for as little as R11 653.

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

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