Cheap flights from Africa to Australia from $631

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Australia

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Wed 6/506:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 19/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,224
Sat 2/522:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,237
Sat 2/522:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/521:35
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,239
Fri 22/516:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/520:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,245
Sat 16/502:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,265
Wed 13/514:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,274
Thu 14/514:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,276
Fri 3/413:30
JNB
-
PER
1 stop40h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/522:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,278
Fri 8/514:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/520:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,288
Thu 14/520:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,292
Wed 23/909:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1016:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,292
Tue 2/619:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/606:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,294

Find flight deals from Africa to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,224

One-way from

$631

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,790

Good round-trip deal

$1,604 or less

Good one-way deal

$981 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • Africa to Australia
3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Africa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Africa to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Africa to Australia.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Africa to Australia 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 3 April 2026.
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Depart

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CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 6/5

06:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,224

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 3/5

06:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

13:25-04:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,343

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

21:45-08:20

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

23:30-23:45

2 stops31h 15m

$1,356

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

09:45-06:10

1 stop36h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

15:40-08:15

1 stop24h 35m

$1,372

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

12:40-17:30

1 stop44h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

20:45-10:30

1 stop45h 45m

$1,378

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

21:30-11:50

2 stops70h 20m

$1,519

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

20:45-11:30

1 stop46h 45m

$1,522

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Tue 26/5

05:30-16:50

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/6

15:40-04:30

2 stops43h 50m

$1,559

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

16:50-04:55

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

$1,580

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

09:25-18:35

3 stops27h 10m

Perth

Sun 17/5

22:45-08:50

1 stop40h 05m

$1,584

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Australia

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Australia (average of $596). Flying from Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,118). 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 AF to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

When flying from Africa to Australia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Africa to Australia, such as Singapore Airlines,South African, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Africa to Australia?

    Departing from Africa to Australia will take you 36h 25m. Airlines will cover 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 Africa to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $463. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia X and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Africa to Australia for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Australia (average of $596). Flying from Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,118). 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 Africa to Australia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$967Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,066Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,143Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,184Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,238Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,242Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,359Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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