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Cheap flights from Sydney to Africa from $781

SYD — JNB
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Africa

Sun 22/1113:25 -
2 stops33h 20m
Sun 6/1213:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 1/11$1,556
Fri 13/1109:50 -
2 stops28h 00m
Sat 28/1119:00 -
3 stops32h 10m
Deal found 31/10$1,559
Thu 5/1120:05 -
2 stops34h 40m
Thu 19/1113:00 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 31/10$1,566
Sun 8/1113:25 -
2 stops33h 20m
Wed 11/1113:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 2/11$1,573
Mon 30/1111:15 -
3 stops53h 15m
Mon 7/1213:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 2/11$1,590
Tue 10/1122:15 -
2 stops27h 30m
Tue 24/1113:50 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 2/11$1,600
Wed 4/1116:50 -
2 stops43h 45m
Wed 18/1116:00 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 30/10$1,606
Mon 30/1109:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Mon 7/1219:00 -
3 stops32h 10m
Deal found 31/10$1,626
Thu 5/1109:50 -
2 stops26h 45m
Wed 18/1116:00 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 2/11$1,642
Sun 1/1116:50 -
1 stop22h 55m
Fri 6/1114:10 -
1 stop32h 20m
Deal found 30/10$1,648
Mon 2/1109:50 -
2 stops31h 50m
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop44h 35m
Deal found 1/11$1,678
Sat 7/1110:00 -
2 stops31h 25m
Tue 24/1113:45 -
1 stop44h 35m
Deal found 31/10$1,685

Find flight deals from Sydney to Africa

Round-trip from

$1,556

One-way from

$781

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,973

Good round-trip deal

$2,376 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,432 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 22/11-6/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 55m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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China Eastern
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  • 16/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($322 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa.
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SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

09:20-07:30

1 stop31h 10m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$782

SydneyCasablanca

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

SYDCMN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

22:15-13:50

2 stops50h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$812

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

09:50-11:05

2 stops34h 15m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$854

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/11

09:50-04:50

2 stops28h 00m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$873

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

16:50-14:40

2 stops30h 50m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$891

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

09:50-06:20

2 stops52h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$920

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

21:35-14:35

2 stops26h 00m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$931

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

16:30-05:40

2 stops45h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$986

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

16:50-06:20

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$996

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/1

21:30-18:20

1 stop28h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,000

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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 $1,845). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,897). 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 often are flights from Sydney to Africa delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Sydney and Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Africa flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

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 46 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
3,687 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,687 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,711 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,557 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
248 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,687 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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 $1,877, Gulf Air can have you in Africa from Sydney in 24h 35m. 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 China Eastern ($595), Etihad Airways ($623), and Singapore Airlines ($712).

  • 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 $3,402, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,090. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairo), you can expect to pay $1,186 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 $1,845). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,897). 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
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$748Average$2,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest$802Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest$859Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$866Average$2,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$951Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,003Average$2,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,168Average$2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,306Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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