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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from $719

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
23 heinä — 30 heinä1
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 heinäkuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,276

One-way from

$719

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,629

Good round-trip deal

$1,570 or less

Good one-way deal

$938 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 4/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 75h 15m total
  • South Africa to Australia
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • South Africa to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($436 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 18 heinäkuu 2025.

ti 4/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
su 30/1100:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$1,276
ke 3/909:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
ke 10/917:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,288
ke 22/1019:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
su 16/1101:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,299
su 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
su 7/907:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$1,303
su 31/811:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
su 7/921:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$1,311
su 2/1112:45JNB - SYD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
ma 17/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,361
la 1/1111:05JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
pe 7/1100:10BNE - JNB
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/7$1,362
ti 26/811:20JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
ti 2/907:05BNE - JNB
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,365
ti 4/1108:50JNB - PER
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
pe 26/1215:05PER - JNB
1 stop42h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/7$1,381
ma 3/1109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
ma 17/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,382
la 27/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
ke 4/316:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/7$1,385
ke 3/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
ti 9/909:35MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,391

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 heinäkuu 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Australia that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 4/11

11:05-06:55

1 stop37h 50m

Perth

su 30/11

00:15-07:40

1 stop37h 25m

$1,276

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 3/9

09:50-03:10

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

ke 10/9

17:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

$1,288

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 22/10

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

Perth

su 16/11

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

$1,299

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 31/8

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

su 7/9

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,303

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 31/8

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 7/9

21:50-07:40

1 stop41h 50m

$1,311

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 2/11

12:45-06:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 17/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,361

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 1/11

11:05-22:40

1 stop27h 35m

Brisbane

pe 7/11

00:10-07:40

1 stop39h 30m

$1,362

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 26/8

11:20-22:25

1 stop27h 05m

Brisbane

ti 2/9

07:05-07:40

2 stops32h 35m

$1,365

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 4/11

08:50-12:00

1 stop21h 10m

Perth

pe 26/12

15:05-03:55

1 stop42h 50m

$1,381

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 3/11

09:50-18:35

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 17/11

21:30-07:10

2 stops42h 40m

$1,382

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Australia

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of $129). Flying from South 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 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 18 heinäkuu 2025.

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.

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 18 heinäkuu 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
879 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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 South Africa to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $719. Users have also found prices from $742 and $756 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of $129). Flying from South 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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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Australia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 heinäkuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,028Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,145Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,172Average$2,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,255Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,272Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,286Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,354Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,518Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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