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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $500

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,234

One-way from

$500

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,967

Good round-trip deal

$1,589 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,217 or less
Air Mauritius
  • Air Mauritius
  • 1/3-14/3
  • Nonstop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Australia to Africa
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($350 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Wed 3/1212:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 10/1213:00CAI - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,260
Sun 9/1113:10MEL - CAI
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1120:40CAI - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,310
Sun 9/1112:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 20/1113:00CAI - MEL
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,325
Thu 13/1121:00SYD - CAI
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1104:15CAI - SYD
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,342
Fri 7/1122:40MEL - CAI
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1110:15CAI - MEL
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,342
Mon 10/1105:35PER - MRU
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1109:30MRU - PER
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,350
Fri 14/1121:30SYD - CAI
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1204:15CAI - SYD
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,356
Sat 8/1112:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 20/1113:00CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$1,357
Mon 10/1121:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 24/1113:00CAI - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,362
Thu 20/1121:00SYD - CAI
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1204:15CAI - SYD
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,374
Wed 12/1105:35PER - MRU
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1109:30MRU - PER
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,387
Wed 19/1105:35PER - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1219:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,394

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

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Africa

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Price

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Sun 1/3

13:05-17:10

Nonstop8h 05m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 14/3

22:05-09:10

Nonstop7h 05m

$1,234

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Wed 11/3

13:05-17:10

Nonstop8h 05m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 17/3

22:05-09:10

Nonstop7h 05m

$1,236

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

21:15-09:20

2 stops45h 05m

Cairo

Mon 2/3

02:20-19:20

2 stops32h 00m

$1,345

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

22:40-23:50

2 stops34h 10m

Cairo

Sat 7/3

03:20-20:55

2 stops32h 35m

$1,363

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

21:15-03:40

2 stops39h 25m

Cairo

Tue 3/3

20:40-06:45

2 stops25h 05m

$1,385

MelbournePort Louis

MEL - MRU

MELMRU

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

13:10-07:45

2 stops25h 35m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 3/3

09:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,442

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

15:15-09:20

2 stops27h 05m

Cairo

Fri 6/3

10:15-20:45

2 stops25h 30m

$1,448

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,459

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

$1,473

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Wed 4/3

13:05-17:10

Nonstop8h 05m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 14/3

22:05-09:10

Nonstop7h 05m

$1,473

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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 $651). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,388). 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 7 November 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 7 November 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
3,402 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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
1,393 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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
929 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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
3,661 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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
1,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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 8h 05m. Air Mauritius provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,234. Airlines will cover a distance of 5882 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 ($719), Sichuan Airlines ($769), and Etihad Airways ($859).

  • 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 $651). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,388). 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 7 November 2025.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$780Average$2,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest$864Average$2,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$865Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$929Average$1,895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,143Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,175Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,216Average$2,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,310Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,350Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,522Average$2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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