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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from $703

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 November 2024.

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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 28 November 2024.

Wed 27/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/218:00SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,608
Fri 29/1117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops40h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/120:40SYD - CPT
2 stops48h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/11$1,802
Fri 29/1103:10JNB - PER
2 stops33h 35mRwandAir
Mon 13/122:45PER - JNB
2 stops45h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 27/11$1,833
Fri 13/1209:55JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 28/118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/11$1,842
Wed 27/1108:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 30/1107:15SYD - JNB
2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,879
Sun 22/1217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 25/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/11$1,882
Thu 28/1113:25JNB - PER
1 stop21h 55mEmirates
Thu 5/1206:00PER - JNB
1 stop40h 35mEmirates
Deal found 27/11$1,915
Wed 25/1210:00JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/214:05SYD - JNB
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,939
Sat 28/1217:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/122:40MEL - CPT
2 stops46h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/11$1,952
Tue 3/1218:25CPT - PER
1 stop23h 45mEmirates
Mon 9/1206:00PER - CPT
1 stop35h 40mEmirates
Deal found 28/11$1,975
Wed 27/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/11$2,023
Sun 29/1220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/115:25MEL - JNB
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11$2,044

Find flights from South Africa to Australia within your budget

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 679,478 searches. Data last updated 28 November 2024.

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

09:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,602

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

20:35-22:30

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

18:15-04:40

1 stop19h 25m

$1,629

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

13:45-12:35

1 stop40h 50m

Perth

Thu 27/2

13:50-06:10

1 stop22h 20m

$1,637

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

17:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

06:30-14:45

1 stop17h 15m

$1,643

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

13:45-11:50

1 stop37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

16:10-06:10

1 stop47h 00m

$1,651

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

13:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

Perth

Sun 27/4

18:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

$1,663

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

10:00-16:55

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

16:30-08:35

2 stops48h 05m

$1,674

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

13:45-16:55

1 stop43h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 19/8

18:10-06:10

1 stop20h 00m

$1,685

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

17:15-23:15

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/6

06:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

$1,691

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

13:45-22:20

2 stops23h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

06:55-06:25

1 stop32h 30m

$1,703

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 28 November 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 28 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Malaysia Airlines, South African and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3,473 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

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8.1

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8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
1,337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,473 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall