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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $540

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
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 14 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,170

One-way from

$540

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,051

Good round-trip deal

$1,503 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,190 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Australia to Africa
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($332 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 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 14 October 2025.

Wed 5/1122:40MEL - CAI
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1120:40CAI - MEL
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,259
Tue 11/1121:30SYD - CAI
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1121:00CAI - SYD
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,307
Thu 13/1121:30SYD - CAI
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1121:00CAI - SYD
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,313
Tue 11/1116:55MEL - CAI
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1120:40CAI - MEL
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,316
Fri 24/1012:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 22/1213:00CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/10$1,318
Tue 18/1121:30SYD - CAI
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1101:10CAI - SYD
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,324
Wed 12/1122:40MEL - CAI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1120:40CAI - MEL
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,324
Thu 30/1021:30SYD - CAI
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1116:00CAI - SYD
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,327
Tue 11/1121:15SYD - CAI
2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/1102:20CAI - SYD
2 stops32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,331
Thu 6/1121:30SYD - CAI
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1113:00CAI - SYD
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,333
Sun 9/1121:15SYD - CAI
2 stops35h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/1120:40CAI - SYD
2 stops37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,335
Mon 20/1021:30SYD - CAI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1114:30CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,347

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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 14 October 2025.
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

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

$1,241

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

21:15-19:45

2 stops31h 30m

Cairo

Mon 17/11

02:20-19:20

2 stops32h 00m

$1,331

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

21:30-18:50

2 stops54h 20m

Cairo

Wed 19/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,333

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

21:15-09:20

2 stops45h 05m

Cairo

Tue 3/3

20:40-06:45

2 stops25h 05m

$1,387

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 12/11

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:55-23:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,405

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 12/11

15:55-08:40

1 stop22h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

20:20-11:55

1 stop33h 35m

$1,454

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

21:25-07:30

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Sun 30/11

14:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,457

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

15:00-09:20

2 stops27h 20m

Cairo

Thu 5/3

02:20-20:45

2 stops33h 25m

$1,459

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 11/11

07:35-13:05

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

$1,459

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

21:30-20:10

1 stop31h 40m

Cairo

Tue 18/11

22:40-17:55

2 stops34h 15m

$1,463

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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 $649). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). 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 14 October 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 14 October 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
3,375 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,375 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
1,379 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
919 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.
South African
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,647 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 20h 35m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,241. 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 China Eastern ($710), Etihad Airways ($808), and RwandAir ($956).

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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 $649). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,350). 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 14 October 2025.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$807Average$2,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest$861Average$2,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsia XCheapest$864Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,140Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,170Average$2,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,188Average$2,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$2,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,306Average$1,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,351Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,357Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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