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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $518

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,071

One-way from

$518

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,194

Good round-trip deal

$1,386 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,120 or less
21/6-6/7
  • 21/6-6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Australia to Africa
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sat 21/620:30PER - NBO
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/700:30NBO - PER
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,071
Wed 4/613:05PER - MRU
Nonstop8h 40mAir Mauritius
Tue 10/622:20MRU - PER
Nonstop6h 50mAir Mauritius
Deal found 29/4$1,207
Mon 2/620:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/614:30CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,208
Thu 19/611:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 30/814:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,226
Sun 4/511:20SYD - CAI
3 stops52h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 20/514:30CAI - SYD
3 stops34h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,248
Sat 31/521:45MEL - NBO
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/806:40NBO - MEL
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,291
Mon 19/521:45MEL - CAI
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1107:05CAI - MEL
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,296
Tue 20/520:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 17/614:45CAI - SYD
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,318
Thu 12/617:20PER - MRU
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/609:45MRU - PER
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,326
Sun 15/607:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Wed 18/600:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 29/4$1,369
Tue 22/720:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 13/814:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,394
Mon 9/601:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/619:50JNB - PER
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,413

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Africa that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Sat 21/6

20:30-23:00

1 stop31h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/7

00:30-04:30

1 stop23h 00m

$1,071

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Wed 4/6

13:05-17:45

Nonstop8h 40m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 10/6

22:20-09:10

Nonstop6h 50m

$1,207

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Mon 30/6

14:30-16:25

2 stops42h 55m

$1,208

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 30/8

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,226

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Mon 10/11

13:30-13:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,252

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

21:45-23:00

1 stop32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 22/8

06:40-20:15

3 stops30h 35m

$1,291

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

21:45-05:35

2 stops38h 50m

Cairo

Mon 10/11

07:05-05:00

2 stops36h 55m

$1,296

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Mon 7/7

14:45-14:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,318

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 18/6

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,369

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Wed 13/8

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,394

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $1,107). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. 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 Africa. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Africa are AirAsia X ($604), China Eastern ($746), and Sichuan Airlines ($776).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Africa that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $1,107). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$902Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$984Average$2,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,088Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,140Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,209Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,231Average$2,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,293Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,331Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,467Average$2,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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