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Cheap flights from Africa to Australia from $638

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.
JNB — SYD
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,128

One-way from

$638

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,902

Good round-trip deal

$1,436 or less

Good one-way deal

$932 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 27/11-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 35m total
  • Africa to Australia
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 55m total
  • Africa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 17 July 2025.

Thu 27/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,128
Sat 30/811:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/900:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/7$1,268
Thu 4/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,298
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/7$1,300
Sat 30/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 6/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/7$1,312
Mon 15/909:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 20/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,317
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 28/1012:10BNE - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/7$1,344
Sun 19/1011:20JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1011:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,346
Fri 17/1011:20JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1005:25BNE - JNB
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,355
Sat 30/819:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/906:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,373
Fri 19/920:25JNB - PER
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 26/915:40PER - JNB
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,381
Mon 3/1113:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 9/1112:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,387

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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 17 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 27/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

$1,128

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

Perth

Fri 5/9

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

$1,268

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,298

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

15:15-07:40

1 stop25h 25m

$1,300

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,312

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

$1,317

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-22:25

1 stop27h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 29/10

12:10-07:40

1 stop27h 30m

$1,344

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

11:20-07:25

2 stops35h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

11:05-07:40

1 stop29h 35m

$1,346

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

11:20-22:25

1 stop27h 05m

Brisbane

Mon 27/10

05:25-07:40

2 stops34h 15m

$1,355

Port LouisPerth

MRU - PER

MRUPER

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Thu 28/8

09:45-20:40

3 stops30h 55m

Perth

Thu 4/9

21:55-08:30

3 stops38h 35m

$1,360

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Africa to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 17 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to Australia as you normally would.

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 17 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Africa to Australia, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Africa to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $668. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Africa to Australia for a low price.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Africa to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$672Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,164Average$2,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$1,209Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,247Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,264Average$2,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,278Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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