R8 409+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Australia in 2025

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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 6 diciembre 2025.

mar. 23/1219:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
vie. 27/26:40PER - JNB
1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12R19 153
lun. 22/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
lun. 29/1216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12R20 541
jue. 4/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
mié. 10/120:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12R20 575
mar. 23/1211:00JNB - BNE
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
dom. 25/10:30BNE - JNB
1 stop38h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12R21 150
mar. 23/1221:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 55mQantas Airways
vie. 27/213:30PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12R21 438
jue. 4/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
jue. 11/126:00SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12R21 844

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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 6 diciembre 2025
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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 6 diciembre 2025.

Return from

R14 551

One-way from

R8 138

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 966
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R2 188 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R408 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/2

19:55-5:25

1 stop27h 30m

Perth

vie. 27/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

R14 551

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 1/2

13:40-12:35

1 stop16h 55m

Perth

mié. 25/2

6:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

R15 296

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 29/4

11:20-22:25

1 stop27h 05m

Brisbane

lun. 11/5

9:05-7:40

2 stops30h 35m

R15 600

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 13/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

dom. 17/5

9:00-7:40

2 stops30h 40m

R15 736

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/3

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

Perth

mar. 17/3

17:10-7:25

2 stops44h 15m

R15 752

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 31/5

11:20-22:25

1 stop27h 05m

Brisbane

mié. 3/6

13:20-7:40

2 stops50h 20m

R15 803

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/2

11:00-17:10

2 stops46h 10m

Brisbane

jue. 19/3

12:10-7:25

1 stop27h 15m

R15 820

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/2

11:00-17:10

2 stops46h 10m

Brisbane

lun. 16/3

12:10-7:25

1 stop27h 15m

R15 820

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 1/2

11:00-17:10

2 stops46h 10m

Brisbane

mar. 17/3

12:10-7:25

1 stop27h 15m

R16 412

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 30/5

11:20-17:45

2 stops46h 55m

Adelaide

mié. 3/6

14:20-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R16 412

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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 20 hours 7 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 6 diciembre 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 6 diciembre 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.

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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 R698, while return flights cost around R2 381.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R17 137, however they can be found for as little as R2 381.

  • 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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