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Cheap flights from Sydney to Africa from $589

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,137

One-way from

$589

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,103

Good round-trip deal

$1,965 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,191 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/8-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Sydney to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($315 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 10 July 2025.

Fri 1/811:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 21/814:30CAI - SYD
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/7$1,137
Thu 11/920:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 16/1014:45CAI - SYD
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,283
Tue 29/720:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/914:30CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,290
Fri 17/1021:55SYD - CAI
2 stops42h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 28/1120:40CAI - SYD
2 stops38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,437
Tue 7/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,515
Sat 20/921:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 8/1109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,529
Sun 24/809:15SYD - NBO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/906:40NBO - SYD
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,552
Sat 4/1019:30SYD - NBO
1 stop30h 05mAir India
Fri 17/1020:05NBO - SYD
1 stop38h 55mAir India
Deal found 9/7$1,583
Fri 15/815:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 12/919:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,621
Sun 7/915:40SYD - ADD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 21/921:50ADD - SYD
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,629
Wed 6/809:15SYD - NBO
1 stop20h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 18/800:30NBO - SYD
1 stop24h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 8/7$1,665
Fri 5/921:30SYD - NBO
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/918:20NBO - SYD
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,728

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 10 July 2025.
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

Fri 1/8

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Thu 21/8

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,137

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/9

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 16/10

14:45-15:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,283

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Mon 15/9

14:30-16:15

2 stops42h 45m

$1,290

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

21:55-23:40

2 stops33h 45m

Cairo

Sat 8/11

05:25-19:50

2 stops29h 25m

$1,443

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

11:20-07:10

1 stop34h 50m

$1,515

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

09:50-06:10

1 stop35h 20m

$1,529

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/8

09:15-23:00

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/9

06:40-19:30

3 stops29h 50m

$1,552

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/10

19:30-18:35

1 stop30h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 17/10

20:05-19:00

1 stop38h 55m

$1,583

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

15:00-18:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,621

SydneyAddis Ababa

SYD - ADD

SYDADD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

15:40-07:45

1 stop23h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 21/9

21:50-06:10

1 stop25h 20m

$1,629

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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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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Africa (average of $1,096). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). 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 10 July 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.

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 10 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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
3,288 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

  • 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 ($744), Sichuan Airlines ($750), and AirAsia X ($886).

  • 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 $3,765, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,060. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairo), you can expect to pay $1,111 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Africa (average of $1,096). Flying from Sydney to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). 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 10 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$965Average$2,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,049Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,093Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,149Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,185Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,220Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,303Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,325Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest$1,479Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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