Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from $654
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JNB — SYD
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
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1 adult
Economy
Return
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2026.
Fri 27/1113:45 -
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Deal found 16/9$1,222
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Deal found 15/9$1,223
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Deal found 14/9$1,246
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Deal found 12/9$1,253
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Deal found 13/9$1,260
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Deal found 11/9$1,261
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Deal found 15/9$1,271
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Deal found 13/9$1,288
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Deal found 12/9$1,305
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Deal found 16/9$1,306
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Deal found 12/9$1,314
Best flights from South Africa to Australia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Australia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Mon 26/1013:45 -
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Deal found 11/9$1,439
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Deal found 11/9$1,533
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Deal found 14/9$1,540
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Deal found 13/9$1,696
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Deal found 15/9$1,640
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Deal found 16/9$1,537
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Deal found 12/9$1,702
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Deal found 14/9$1,636
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Deal found 11/9$1,561
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Deal found 15/9$1,567
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Direct flights from South Africa to Australia
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Australia based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Mon 19/1020:55 -
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Deal found 12/9$1,411
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Deal found 15/9$1,445
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Deal found 16/9$1,448
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Deal found 15/9$1,577
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Deal found 13/9$1,587
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Deal found 14/9$1,588
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Deal found 13/9$1,605
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Deal found 14/9$1,609
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Deal found 14/9$1,619
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Deal found 13/9$1,655
Last-minute flights from South Africa to Australia
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Australia. Data last updated 16 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 15/9$1,271
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Deal found 16/9$1,369
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Deal found 11/9$1,359
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Deal found 13/9$1,288
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Deal found 11/9$1,261
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Deal found 15/9$1,324
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Deal found 12/9$1,362
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Deal found 12/9$1,253
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Deal found 13/9$1,365
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Deal found 14/9$1,246
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Deal found 15/9$1,348
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Deal found 16/9$1,306
One-way flights from South Africa to Australia
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Australia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Tue 24/1113:45 -
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Deal found 16/9$654
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Deal found 15/9$659
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Deal found 16/9$671
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Deal found 15/9$676
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Deal found 13/9$679
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Deal found 15/9$682
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Deal found 15/9$701
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Deal found 13/9$707
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Deal found 14/9$710
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Deal found 14/9$713
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Deal found 12/9$715
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Deal found 13/9$728
Find flight deals from South Africa to Australia
Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from South 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Australia that are best for you.
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JohannesburgPerth
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth
JNBPER
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/11
13:45-18:45
1 stop23h 00m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$659
JohannesburgAdelaide
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADL Adelaide
JNBADL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 30/11
13:45-10:00
2 stops35h 45m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$671
JohannesburgAdelaide
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADL Adelaide
JNBADL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 30/10
13:45-11:00
2 stops36h 45m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$682
JohannesburgAdelaide
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADL Adelaide
JNBADL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 29/10
13:45-08:00
2 stops33h 45m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$683
JohannesburgBrisbane
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BNE Brisbane
JNBBNE
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 30/11
13:45-17:20
2 stops43h 35m
Brisbane
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$729
JohannesburgPerth
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth
JNBPER
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/11
09:50-19:55
2 stops28h 05m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$779
Cape TownBrisbane
CPT Cape Town Intl - BNE Brisbane
CPTBNE
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/11
12:35-17:30
1 stop44h 55m
Brisbane
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$786
Cape TownSydney
CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
CPTSYD
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/11
12:35-06:50
1 stop33h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$811
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/11
00:55-17:00
2 stops55h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$812
JohannesburgPerth
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth
JNBPER
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/11
11:00-19:40
3 stops50h 40m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$814
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Australia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of $1,425). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 ZA to AU?
Find hourly flight availability from South 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 16 September 2026.
When flying from South Africa to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from South Africa to Australia delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for South 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?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on South 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 South Africa to Australia?
Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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 16 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from South Africa to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
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