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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $715

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
4 1월 — 11 1월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 12월 2025.

목 4/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
화 9/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,753
금 26/1217:10MEL - ADD
1 stop39h 05mQatar Airways
수 11/201:45ADD - MEL
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,753
목 4/1200:30MEL - CAI
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
목 11/1201:15CAI - MEL
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,763
일 7/1215:55PER - JNB
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
일 22/212:45JNB - PER
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,797
금 5/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
화 9/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,809
일 7/1221:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
일 21/1214:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,812
월 8/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
금 27/219:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,854
금 26/1222:40MEL - ADD
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
수 11/200:10ADD - MEL
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,890
일 7/1215:55PER - JNB
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
일 22/206:00JNB - PER
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,899
목 4/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
월 8/1211:20JNB - PER
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,904
일 7/1221:25SYD - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
금 12/1214:30CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,915
월 8/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
토 14/219:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,924

Find flight deals from Australia to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 5 12월 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,216

One-way from

$723

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,557

Good round-trip deal

$1,221 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,153 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/2-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 05m total
  • Australia to Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 30m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($393 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 5 12월 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

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

수 21/1

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

수 28/1

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,243

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

목 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

일 5/4

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,440

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

일 22/3

21:25-06:30

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

화 31/3

13:45-15:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,458

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

일 8/3

21:25-06:30

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

목 12/3

14:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,465

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

일 3/5

17:10-18:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

일 17/5

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,493

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

수 18/2

22:40-23:50

2 stops34h 10m

Cairo

수 4/3

20:40-20:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,527

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

수 25/3

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

화 21/4

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,532

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

월 26/1

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

일 8/2

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,609

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

목 29/1

21:30-07:30

1 stop43h 00m

Cairo

금 6/2

01:20-06:15

3 stops43h 55m

$1,611

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

일 3/5

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

일 17/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,621

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $640). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 5 12월 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to Africa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Africa flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 12월 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Australia to Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to Africa?

    A quick flight from Australia to Africa can take about 28h 30m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,243. Airlines will cover a distance of 13930 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 ($422), China Eastern ($491), and AirAsia ($545).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $640). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 5 12월 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$754Average$2,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$844Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Gulf AirCheapest$854Average$2,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest$913Average$1,925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,124Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,154Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,192Average$2,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,287Average$1,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,327Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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