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Cheap flights from Africa to Australia from $639

JNB — SYD
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Australia

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Australia

Sun 25/1020:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Wed 4/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 16/10$1,275
Wed 25/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 29/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 15/10$1,285
Sun 8/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Sat 21/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 19/10$1,308
Thu 3/1209:25 -
1 stop28h 55m
Sat 16/117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 18/10$1,310
Mon 7/1213:45 -
1 stop25h 10m
Wed 30/1218:05 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 16/10$1,328
Mon 26/1013:45 -
1 stop43h 45m
Sun 8/1106:55 -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 18/10$1,330
Thu 5/1113:45 -
2 stops34h 35m
Wed 18/1111:55 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 17/10$1,334
Sun 6/1213:45 -
2 stops33h 25m
Wed 30/1215:10 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 19/10$1,338
Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop41h 40m
Mon 16/1122:00 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 14/10$1,340
Sun 8/1113:45 -
2 stops34h 35m
Sun 22/1110:55 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 15/10$1,340
Sat 7/1113:45 -
2 stops34h 35m
Sun 22/1121:55 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 17/10$1,344
Sun 1/1113:45 -
2 stops34h 35m
Sun 31/118:55 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 18/10$1,345

Find flight deals from Africa to Australia

Round-trip from

$1,275

One-way from

$639

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,049

Good round-trip deal

$1,402 or less

Good one-way deal

$903 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Africa to Australia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Africa to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$653

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$747

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$754

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADL Adelaide

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

13:45-15:55

1 stop41h 40m

Adelaide

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$798

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

09:50-16:45

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$807

JohannesburgPerth

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:40-12:35

1 stop16h 55m

Perth

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$821

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BNE Brisbane

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

13:45-17:20

2 stops43h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$822

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

06:05-23:20

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$827

CairoSydney

CAI Cairo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CAISYD

Cairo

Thu 19/11

13:00-09:15

2 stops35h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$827

CairoSydney

CAI Cairo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CAISYD

Cairo

Mon 30/11

13:00-13:35

1 stop39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$873

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Australia (average of $1,523). Flying from Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,890). 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?

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.

How often are flights from Africa to Australia delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Africa and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Africa to Australia is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Africa to Australia, such as Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
3,682 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
1,114 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
1,546 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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

  • How long is the flight from Africa to Australia?

    Departing from Africa to Australia will take you 19h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11473 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 Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $541. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and China Eastern, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Australia (average of $1,523). Flying from Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,890). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,035Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,199Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,224Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,276Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,309Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China EasternCheapest$1,326Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,425Average$1,968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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