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Cheap flights from Sydney to Africa from $721

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,208

One-way from

$721

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,194

Good round-trip deal

$1,908 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,199 or less
2/6-30/6
  • 2/6-30/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 86h 25m total
  • Sydney to Africa
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Sydney to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa.

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 2/620:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/614:30CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,208
Sun 4/511:20SYD - CAI
3 stops52h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 20/514:30CAI - SYD
3 stops59h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/4$1,215
Tue 3/620:45SYD - NBO
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/600:30NBO - SYD
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,257
Sun 1/609:15SYD - NBO
1 stop20h 45mAirAsia X
Wed 4/600:30NBO - SYD
1 stop24h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 28/4$1,276
Tue 20/520:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 17/614:45CAI - SYD
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,318
Thu 4/919:30SYD - NBO
1 stop30h 05mAir India
Wed 17/920:05NBO - SYD
1 stop38h 55mAir India
Deal found 28/4$1,475
Tue 10/621:00SYD - CAI
2 stops42h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 17/612:25CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,496
Wed 11/609:15SYD - MRU
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/609:45MRU - SYD
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,567
Sun 16/1116:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,602
Thu 29/515:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/619:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,606
Mon 5/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,614
Sat 24/509:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 22/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,627

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Sydney

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Mon 30/6

14:30-16:25

2 stops42h 55m

$1,208

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Mon 10/11

13:30-13:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,252

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

20:45-23:00

2 stops33h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/6

00:30-20:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,257

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:15-23:00

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/6

00:30-07:50

1 stop24h 20m

$1,276

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Tue 17/6

14:45-14:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,318

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

19:30-18:35

1 stop30h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 17/9

20:05-18:00

1 stop38h 55m

$1,475

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

21:00-08:00

2 stops42h 00m

Cairo

Tue 17/6

12:25-14:15

2 stops42h 50m

$1,496

SydneyPort Louis

SYD - MRU

SYDMRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

09:15-08:30

2 stops29h 15m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 21/6

09:45-07:20

3 stops39h 35m

$1,567

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

15:00-18:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

19:50-05:55

1 stop26h 05m

$1,606

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

09:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,627

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Africa (average of $1,107). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 SYD to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 29 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Food

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Africa?

    Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Africa. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Africa are China Eastern ($753), Sichuan Airlines ($774), and AirAsia X ($904).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to Africa?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Africa?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Africa is generally $3,871, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,100. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairo), you can expect to pay $1,080 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Africa (average of $1,107). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 Sydney to Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$984Average$2,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,091Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,117Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,156Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,331Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,334Average$2,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,459Average$2,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,508Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,551Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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