Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $623

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,202

One-way from

$623

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,998

Good round-trip deal

$1,273 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,129 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Australia to Africa
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Australia to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 27 August 2025.

Mon 13/1012:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 22/1014:30CAI - SYD
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8$1,202
Sat 15/1112:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1213:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8$1,202
Tue 9/911:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 16/1014:30CAI - SYD
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8$1,211
Tue 28/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1113:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8$1,253
Sat 18/1012:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1113:00CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,255
Fri 24/1021:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 22/1213:30CAI - SYD
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/8$1,264
Sat 4/1020:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 6/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,279
Tue 18/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 2/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,281
Tue 28/1021:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 18/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,284
Tue 11/1106:00MEL - CAI
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1213:00CAI - MEL
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,285
Thu 16/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 11/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,289
Sun 19/1021:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 4/1114:00CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,292

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Australia

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Wed 15/10

14:30-13:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,211

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Mon 17/11

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,253

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

21:30-08:30

1 stop43h 00m

Cairo

Mon 22/12

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,264

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Fri 5/12

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,279

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 6/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,279

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

21:40-07:45

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Tue 18/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,284

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 25/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,284

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

21:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Tue 11/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,289

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

21:25-06:45

1 stop42h 20m

Cairo

Thu 18/12

14:00-14:40

1 stop39h 40m

$1,292

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

05:00-07:00

2 stops35h 00m

Cairo

Sun 16/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,309

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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 $1,091). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,736). 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 27 August 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.

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 27 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African 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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to Africa?

    A quick flight from Australia to Africa can take about 29h. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,211. Airlines will cover a distance of 14392 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 China Eastern ($706), Sichuan Airlines ($707), and Etihad Airways ($828).

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

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    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 $1,091). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,736). 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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Gulf AirCheapest$865Average$2,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$878Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$903Average$2,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,145Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,182Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,193Average$2,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,215Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,312Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,332Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,420Average$1,904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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