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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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,338

One-way from

$721

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,968

Good round-trip deal

$2,079 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,332 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 18/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($351 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa.
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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 6 November 2025.

Tue 18/1121:50SYD - CAI
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1214:30CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,338
Thu 13/1121:00SYD - CAI
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1104:15CAI - SYD
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,343
Wed 5/1121:15SYD - CAI
2 stops45h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40CAI - SYD
2 stops37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,345
Tue 4/1121:15SYD - CAI
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/1102:20CAI - SYD
2 stops32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,349
Tue 11/1121:15SYD - CAI
2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1120:40CAI - SYD
2 stops37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,357
Mon 10/1121:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 24/1113:00CAI - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,363
Tue 18/1112:00SYD - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1213:00CAI - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/11$1,371
Tue 4/1121:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 27/1113:00CAI - SYD
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/11$1,378
Thu 6/1119:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1119:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,583
Thu 20/1116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1119:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,597
Sat 22/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 26/1109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,602
Wed 5/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,617

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

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Sydney

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

10:45-12:45

3 stops35h 00m

Cairo

Sat 22/11

23:20-18:50

3 stops34h 30m

$1,357

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

10:45-09:15

3 stops31h 30m

Cairo

Thu 12/3

22:30-14:55

3 stops31h 25m

$1,560

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sat 22/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,593

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

21:30-07:30

1 stop43h 00m

Cairo

Thu 12/3

13:00-11:00

2 stops61h 00m

$1,593

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,683

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

21:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,703

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

21:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,703

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

21:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,713

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sat 4/4

04:30-20:30

3 stops31h 00m

$1,714

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

08:15-18:50

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,716

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Africa (average of $998). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,492). 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 6 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Africa in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 6 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Sydney to Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Africa?

    For as low as $1,683, China Eastern can have you in Africa from Sydney in 14h 30m. Sydney and Africa are separated by a distance of 11018 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines ($812), Etihad Airways ($889), and Qatar Airways ($1,027).

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

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairo or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram., Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Sydney to Africa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Africa?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Africa is generally $4,072, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,231. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,192 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Africa (average of $998). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,492). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 6 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest$865Average$2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest$930Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,066Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,068Average$2,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,311Average$1,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,333Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest$1,564Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,573Average$2,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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