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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $826

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Africa

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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 18 July 2026.

Tue 11/806:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,302
Sun 18/1012:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/7$1,309
Tue 3/1122:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 17/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/7$1,332
Wed 12/811:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 18/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/7$1,398
Mon 10/811:00
SYD
-
CAI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 31/813:45
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop39h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/7$1,399
Fri 23/1021:30
SYD
-
CAI
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 23/1113:00
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,401
Fri 31/710:05
SYD
-
CAI
2 stops54h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 27/813:45
CAI
-
SYD
2 stops59h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/7$1,405
Sun 2/820:30
SYD
-
CAI
1 stop44h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 28/813:45
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop39h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,406
Wed 14/1021:30
SYD
-
CAI
1 stop44h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 24/1013:45
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop39h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,415
Sun 26/711:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 10/913:45
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/7$1,415
Sun 1/1111:10
SYD
-
CAI
2 stops53h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 27/1113:00
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/7$1,416
Tue 28/720:30
SYD
-
CAI
1 stop44h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 31/813:45
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop39h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/7$1,418

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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,302

One-way from

$826

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,624

Good round-trip deal

$1,648 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,293 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/8-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • Australia to Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 00m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($358 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Africa.
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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 18 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 12/11

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,434

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Thu 13/8

13:45-08:00

2 stops59h 15m

$1,464

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 12/11

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,558

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,836

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

23:45-00:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

18:05-11:15

2 stops32h 10m

$1,838

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

22:35-03:40

2 stops38h 05m

Cairo

Sun 15/11

10:15-11:15

2 stops40h 00m

$1,858

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 5/9

23:20-11:50

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

16:35-00:40

2 stops50h 05m

$1,865

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Fri 18/9

21:45-08:20

2 stops27h 35m

$1,895

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 14/9

18:10-19:20

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

20:25-10:20

1 stop29h 55m

$1,903

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

11:40-09:05

2 stops28h 25m

Cairo

Fri 14/8

21:45-19:10

2 stops38h 25m

$1,912

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/7

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 $1,833). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,734). 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 18 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to Africa in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 11 July 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday 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 18 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, 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
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Africa?

    A quick flight from Australia to Africa can take about 23h. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,836. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 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 Turkish Airlines ($517), China Eastern ($555), and IndiGo ($598).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $1,833). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,734). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$712Average$2,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$739Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$759Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Gulf AirCheapest$789Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest$859Average$1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$961Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,071Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,141Average$2,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,178Average$2,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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