Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $516

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,199

One-way from

$516

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,110

Good round-trip deal

$1,335 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,107 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/3-31/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Australia to Africa
31/10
  • 31/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Australia to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($298 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 September 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 12 September 2025.

Sat 1/1112:00SYD - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1213:00CAI - SYD
2 stops61h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$1,203
Wed 29/1012:00SYD - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 9/1113:00CAI - SYD
2 stops61h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$1,218
Fri 10/1012:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 26/1014:00CAI - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$1,224
Fri 10/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 30/1014:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$1,262
Thu 16/1021:25SYD - CAI
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1110:45CAI - SYD
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,268
Thu 9/1012:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 3/1113:30CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9$1,273
Fri 10/1010:15SYD - CAI
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1102:55CAI - SYD
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,277
Mon 27/1014:20SYD - CAI
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1107:25CAI - SYD
3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,280
Sun 19/1010:15SYD - CAI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1008:25CAI - SYD
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,291
Sat 1/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Thu 27/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,291
Wed 29/1014:20SYD - CAI
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1122:55CAI - SYD
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,292
Tue 28/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1113:00CAI - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/9$1,294

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Thu 27/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,291

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

10:15-17:50

3 stops39h 35m

Cairo

Tue 4/11

22:55-18:50

3 stops34h 55m

$1,354

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 28/10

00:15-07:40

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

$1,356

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 29/10

00:15-07:40

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

$1,427

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

09:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,430

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

12:05-02:35

3 stops45h 30m

Cairo

Tue 28/10

03:55-21:20

3 stops33h 25m

$1,434

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

06:00-08:30

2 stops34h 30m

Cairo

Sun 9/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,442

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/9

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Mon 27/10

15:00-14:40

1 stop39h 40m

$1,457

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,496

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

$1,514

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Africa

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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 $1,090). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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 12 September 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 12 September 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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 23h 10m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,430. 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 Sichuan Airlines ($706), IndiGo ($804), and Etihad Airways ($850).

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

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

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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 $1,090). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$798Average$2,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest$847Average$2,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$856Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,120Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,156Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,168Average$2,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$2,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,284Average$1,892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,328Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,373Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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