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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $714

SYD — JNB
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Africa

Thu 15/1012:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Fri 30/1013:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 23/8$1,295
Wed 9/911:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Tue 20/1013:45 -
1 stop39h 55m
Deal found 24/8$1,301
Thu 1/1021:30 -
1 stop43h 30m
Thu 29/1014:00 -
1 stop40h 05m
Deal found 25/8$1,302
Sun 25/1022:30 -
1 stop42h 00m
Fri 30/1013:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 24/8$1,303
Thu 12/1112:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Thu 24/1213:00 -
1 stop40h 05m
Deal found 22/8$1,306
Mon 9/1112:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Mon 23/1113:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 22/8$1,376
Mon 2/1111:30 -
3 stops53h 00m
Mon 23/1113:00 -
3 stops59h 30m
Deal found 23/8$1,379
Sun 25/1013:25 -
3 stops37h 10m
Sat 14/1120:20 -
3 stops30h 50m
Deal found 24/8$1,381
Wed 14/1011:05 -
2 stops54h 55m
Tue 24/1113:00 -
2 stops59h 05m
Deal found 24/8$1,383
Sun 11/1021:30 -
1 stop44h 30m
Wed 25/1113:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 23/8$1,397
Thu 15/1012:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Sun 22/1113:00 -
2 stops59h 05m
Deal found 23/8$1,398
Sun 11/1021:30 -
1 stop44h 30m
Tue 27/1014:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 24/8$1,401

Find flight deals from Australia to Africa

Round-trip from

$1,295

One-way from

$714

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,722

Good round-trip deal

$1,620 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,246 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 00m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($292 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

11:30-08:30

3 stops53h 00m

Cairo

Thu 10/12

13:00-09:05

2 stops59h 05m

$1,422

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Wed 28/10

14:00-13:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,558

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,820

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

00:30-23:55

2 stops32h 25m

Cairo

Mon 9/11

05:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

$1,896

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

15:30-09:20

2 stops26h 50m

Cairo

Mon 7/12

10:15-06:15

2 stops35h 00m

$1,906

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

22:05-09:05

2 stops43h 00m

Cairo

Wed 21/10

10:45-07:05

3 stops36h 20m

$1,916

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-09:10

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop24h 15m

$1,938

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

18:20-05:25

1 stop19h 05m

Cairo

Wed 4/11

07:25-17:00

1 stop24h 35m

$1,939

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

18:20-05:25

1 stop19h 05m

Cairo

Tue 3/11

07:25-17:00

1 stop24h 35m

$1,952

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

09:05-09:05

3 stops32h 00m

Cairo

Wed 28/10

11:15-19:25

2 stops24h 10m

$1,954

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $1,789). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,735). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to Africa in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 45% 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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

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
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
South African
7.6
Good
64 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,518 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Africa?

    A quick flight from Australia to Africa can take about 24h 55m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,820. 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 ($502), IndiGo ($581), and China Eastern ($584).

  • 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 $1,789). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,735). 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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IndiGoCheapest$620Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$702Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Gulf AirCheapest$766Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest$813Average$2,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$829Average$2,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$917Average$1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$924Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,093Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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