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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $515

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 21 January 2026.

Sun 1/317:05
PER
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JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,113
Sun 8/213:05
PER
-
MRU
Nonstop8h 05m
Air Mauritius
Tue 24/222:05
MRU
-
PER
Nonstop7h 05m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 19/1$1,129
Sat 31/112:00
SYD
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CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 29/313:30
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,153
Mon 9/321:15
SYD
-
CAI
2 stops39h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/320:40
CAI
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,156
Fri 6/305:35
PER
-
MRU
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/309:30
MRU
-
PER
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,157
Thu 12/321:30
SYD
-
CAI
1 stop43h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 31/313:30
CAI
-
SYD
2 stops58h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/1$1,159
Mon 16/205:35
PER
-
MRU
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/209:30
MRU
-
PER
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,163
Mon 1/620:30
SYD
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CAI
1 stop43h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 7/614:30
CAI
-
SYD
2 stops58h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,165
Fri 6/306:40
PER
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 13/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,168
Thu 5/305:35
PER
-
MRU
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/309:00
MRU
-
PER
3 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,172
Thu 21/511:00
SYD
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CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 14/614:30
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,182
Fri 20/310:00
SYD
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CAI
2 stops54h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/313:30
CAI
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SYD
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,185

Find flight deals from Australia to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,113

One-way from

$515

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,069

Good round-trip deal

$1,463 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,243 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Australia to Africa
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 21 January 2026.
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SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 6/6

14:30-12:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,153

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Wed 10/6

14:30-12:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,153

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sun 29/3

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,153

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Wed 10/6

14:30-12:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,153

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 2/4

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,153

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Sat 6/6

14:30-12:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,153

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Thu 5/3

05:35-07:45

2 stops30h 10m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Thu 12/3

09:00-04:30

3 stops39h 30m

$1,172

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

10:00-07:30

2 stops54h 30m

Cairo

Sun 29/3

13:30-09:05

2 stops34h 35m

$1,187

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Wed 11/3

20:40-07:45

3 stops39h 05m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 23/3

09:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

$1,203

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Wed 18/3

05:15-06:55

3 stops29h 40m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Wed 25/3

09:30-19:55

3 stops30h 25m

$1,222

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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 $815). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 21 January 2026.

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.

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 21 January 2026.
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
3,485 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,719 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to Africa?

    A quick flight from Australia to Africa can take about 8h 40m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,227. 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 AirAsia X ($414), IndiGo ($478), and China Eastern ($482).

  • 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 $815). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$738Average$2,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$805Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$812Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Gulf AirCheapest$834Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest$838Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,104Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,121Average$1,937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,138Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,150Average$2,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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