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 $721. Users have also found prices from $748 and $884 on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C). Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Australia?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 46 days in advance to save up to 17% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 46 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Australia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,830, or $2,130 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Australia?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Australia from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around $1,702 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,239. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

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?

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$486+ Flights from South Africa to Australia

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

Round-trip from	$1,282
One-way from	$721
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,623
Good round-trip deal	$1,538 or less
Good one-way deal	$891 or less

Cathay Pacific
5/8-11/8
2 total stops
66h 50m total
South Africa to Australia

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39h 55m total
South Africa to Australia

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Tue 5/811:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 11/800:10PER - JNB

1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/7$1,282

Fri 22/809:50JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 29/805:00MEL - JNB

1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,288

Wed 13/819:50JNB - PER

1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 20/806:25PER - JNB

1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,289

Thu 21/809:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Thu 28/821:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,289

Wed 12/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 22/1108:40MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$1,300

Sat 30/811:20JNB - SYD

1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 6/910:10SYD - JNB

1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$1,308

Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/7$1,340

Thu 30/1011:05JNB - BNE

1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1100:10BNE - JNB

1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/7$1,346

Sat 30/811:20JNB - SYD

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/910:10SYD - JNB

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,352

Wed 12/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1111:05MEL - JNB

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,355

Sun 31/811:20JNB - BNE

1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1106:40BNE - JNB

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,363

Mon 4/820:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Mon 11/823:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 25mSouth African

Deal found 7/7$1,411

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Tue 5/811:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 11/800:10PER - JNB

1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/7$1,282

Fri 22/809:50JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 29/805:00MEL - JNB

1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,288

Wed 13/819:50JNB - PER

1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 20/806:25PER - JNB

1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,289

Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/7$1,340

Sat 30/811:20JNB - SYD

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/910:10SYD - JNB

1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,352

Mon 4/820:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Mon 11/823:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 25mSouth African

Deal found 7/7$1,411

Sat 16/818:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 29/809:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,538

Tue 11/1103:10JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 35mRwandAir

Sat 22/1117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 7/7$1,847

Wed 13/816:35CPT - SYD

2 stops42h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 17/920:55SYD - CPT

2 stops46h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,890

Sat 6/913:05CPT - BNE

1 stop25h 15mEmirates

Wed 17/901:55BNE - CPT

1 stop41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 6/7$1,979

Wed 22/1008:40CPT - MEL

2 stops37h 15mSWISS

Sun 9/1107:00MEL - CPT

2 stops48h 05mSWISS

Deal found 6/7$2,136

Thu 21/809:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Thu 28/821:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,289

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Mon 4/820:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Mon 11/823:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 25mSouth African

Deal found 7/7$1,411

Sat 16/818:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 29/809:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,538

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Sun 13/711:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 21/807:40SYD - JNB

1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/7$1,635

Sun 13/720:55JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/707:15SYD - JNB

1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,959

Sun 13/707:00CPT - PER

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/809:15PER - CPT

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$2,055

Mon 14/718:45JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 2/806:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/7$2,026

Tue 15/720:55JNB - BNE

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/717:00BNE - JNB

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,984

Thu 17/713:55JNB - PER

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 2/922:45PER - JNB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,890

Thu 17/718:45JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 24/706:15MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/7$1,915

Thu 17/722:20JNB - PER

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/900:10PER - JNB

1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,947

Thu 17/713:25JNB - PER

1 stop29h 15mEmirates

Tue 2/912:25PER - JNB

2 stops33h 50mEmirates

Deal found 7/7$1,969

Thu 17/707:00CPT - MEL

2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 31/719:15MEL - CPT

2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/7$2,022

Thu 17/711:05CPT - MEL

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 21/706:15MEL - CPT

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$2,033

Fri 18/718:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 31/709:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,623

One-way flights from South Africa to Australia
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Mon 8/911:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$721

Thu 28/811:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/7$736

Sat 1/1111:05JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$741

Sat 20/913:55JNB - PER

1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/7$748

Mon 8/911:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$773

Wed 12/1111:05JNB - SYD

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$784

Sat 20/909:50JNB - PER

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$785

Sat 20/913:55JNB - SYD

1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/7$790

Sun 31/811:20JNB - BNE

2 stops39h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$810

Tue 26/820:25JNB - BNE

1 stop37h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/7$847

Sun 21/913:00CPT - PER

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$867

Fri 14/1110:40CPT - SYD

2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/7$884

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JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

Perth

Mon 11/8

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

$1,282

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

09:50-03:10

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

$1,288

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

Perth

Wed 20/8

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

$1,289

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

$1,289

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

08:40-07:40

1 stop32h 00m

$1,300

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

10:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,308

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:45-06:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

15:50-09:45

1 stop26h 55m

$1,340

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

11:05-22:40

1 stop27h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

00:10-07:40

1 stop39h 30m

$1,346

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

11:20-07:25

2 stops36h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

10:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,352

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

11:05-07:40

2 stops29h 35m

$1,355

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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.

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.

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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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

3,287 reviews

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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

3,287 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,287 reviews

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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

1,322 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,287 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,370 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,287 reviews

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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

925 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,287 reviews

Check prices

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

873 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,287 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

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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 $721. Users have also found prices from $748 and $884 on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, 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, 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,024	Average$1,642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,141	Average$1,822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,167	Average$2,302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,250	Average$1,678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,253	Average$1,714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,281	Average$1,598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,349	Average$1,744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest$1,512	Average$1,726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights

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