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Cheap flights from Sydney to Africa from $736

SYD — JNB
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Africa

Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Sun 1/1113:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 1/9$1,372
Sun 18/1021:30 -
1 stop44h 30m
Sun 25/1014:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 3/9$1,375
Wed 14/1011:05 -
2 stops54h 55m
Sat 24/1013:45 -
3 stops35h 45m
Deal found 1/9$1,376
Sat 24/1011:00 -
3 stops53h 30m
Mon 9/1113:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 1/9$1,383
Sun 11/1011:05 -
2 stops54h 55m
Tue 27/1014:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 1/9$1,398
Sun 18/1021:30 -
2 stops48h 50m
Sun 25/1017:10 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 3/9$1,571
Tue 17/1115:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Wed 2/1214:30 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 1/9$1,646
Tue 27/1016:50 -
2 stops30h 10m
Thu 5/1114:15 -
2 stops33h 10m
Deal found 30/8$1,668
Sat 24/1015:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Thu 10/1214:30 -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 31/8$1,686
Sun 1/1115:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Thu 31/1214:30 -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 31/8$1,688
Tue 13/1016:40 -
1 stop24h 40m
Fri 6/1109:35 -
1 stop34h 55m
Deal found 30/8$1,692
Tue 13/1016:40 -
1 stop24h 40m
Thu 5/1109:35 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 30/8$1,711

Find flight deals from Sydney to Africa

Round-trip from

$1,372

One-way from

$736

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,013

Good round-trip deal

$2,128 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,727 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($291 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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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SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

10:45-10:45

3 stops32h 00m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$785

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

21:30-10:00

1 stop44h 30m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$815

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/10

21:35-13:10

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$817

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/1

20:05-02:55

2 stops39h 50m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$824

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

21:35-13:10

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$840

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

10:15-10:45

3 stops55h 30m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$854

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

14:00-15:35

3 stops33h 35m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$867

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

22:15-17:20

2 stops26h 05m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$884

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/10

22:05-23:45

2 stops33h 40m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$896

SydneyHarare

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HRE Harare

SYDHRE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/10

11:15-01:30

3 stops47h 15m

Harare

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$906

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,780). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,801). 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?

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Africa, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

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
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,089 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $1,800, Etihad Airways can have you in Africa from Sydney in 31h 15m. Sydney and Africa are separated by a distance of 14392 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 China Eastern ($585), Sichuan Airlines ($600), and Etihad Airways ($605).

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

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cape Town Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairo 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 $4,126, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $927. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairo), you can expect to pay $1,311 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 $1,780). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,801). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest$779Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$829Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IndiGoCheapest$834Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$841Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$850Average$2,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$924Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,179Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,405Average$2,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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