Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from $659

JNB — SYD
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Australia

Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 25/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 11/11$1,316
Fri 27/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 9/11$1,342
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Mon 7/1215:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 12/11$1,388
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Wed 2/1215:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 9/11$1,402
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sun 29/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 13/11$1,404
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 25/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 11/11$1,408
Thu 12/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 20m
Wed 18/1122:45 -
1 stop41h 45m
Deal found 10/11$1,416
Thu 19/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 45m
Fri 4/1211:55 -
2 stops35h 40m
Deal found 11/11$1,419
Sun 15/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 20m
Thu 19/1122:45 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 13/11$1,423
Thu 12/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 20m
Tue 17/1122:45 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 11/11$1,427
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 20m
Fri 20/1122:45 -
1 stop41h 45m
Deal found 9/11$1,432
Sat 28/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 10m
Sun 28/222:45 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 9/11$1,443

Find flight deals from South Africa to Australia

Round-trip from

$1,342

One-way from

$659

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,589

Good round-trip deal

$1,434 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,093 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/11-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Australia.
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/2

20:20-05:45

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$659
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPerth

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

13:45-18:45

1 stop23h 00m

Perth

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$736

Cape TownPerth

CPT Cape Town Intl - PER Perth

CPTPER

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/4

13:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Perth

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$821

JohannesburgPerth

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/3

20:20-05:25

2 stops27h 05m

Perth

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$828

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-06:50

1 stop32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$846

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/2

20:20-21:25

2 stops40h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$850

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

20:20-05:45

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$863

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

20:20-20:55

2 stops39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$865

JohannesburgPerth

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

13:45-22:05

2 stops26h 20m

Perth

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$890

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

19:25-05:45

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$894

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

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 $1,517). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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?

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 168 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?

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 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 88 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

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Australia?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qantas Airways fly from South Africa to Australia in about 9h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 39h. The distance between South Africa and Australia is about 8306 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $566. Users have also found prices from $593 and $605 on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of $1,517). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Australia

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,059Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,252Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,264Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,338Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,346Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,457Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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