How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg?

A quick flight from Australia to Johannesburg can take about 18h. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,048. The distance from Australia to Johannesburg is about 10263 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Johannesburg one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $714 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $790 and Qatar Airways from $794 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg?

Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Australia to Johannesburg.

What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

While on average a flight from Australia to Johannesburg is generally $3,913, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $921. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,149 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Johannesburg?

When booking a flight from Australia to Johannesburg, you may want to consider flying on Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 December 2025.

Thu 11/1207:25PER - JNB

3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/212:45JNB - PER

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,152

Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 7/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/12$2,306

Wed 24/1200:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 8/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/12$2,361

Fri 12/1221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 21/1209:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/12$2,376

Tue 30/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/12$2,394

Fri 26/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 9/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/12$2,423

Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 24/111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/12$2,485

Thu 25/1205:15PER - JNB

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1211:00JNB - PER

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$2,491

Thu 11/1221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways

Mon 15/1209:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12$2,497

Wed 24/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 31/1209:25JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$2,528

Tue 16/1210:45SYD - JNB

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/1209:50JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,579

Thu 11/1200:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 13/1211:20JNB - PER

1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/12$2,600

Best flights from Australia to Johannesburg
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Thu 12/317:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 5/413:45JNB - PER

1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,444

Sat 21/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,480

Sun 8/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 22/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 9/12$1,579

Sun 22/300:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Mon 20/411:20JNB - PER

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/12$1,630

Tue 17/315:50SYD - JNB

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 16/612:40JNB - SYD

2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,854

Sat 2/509:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 18/518:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,987

Thu 19/317:05LST - JNB

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Mon 23/322:20JNB - LST

2 stops36h 40mEmirates

Deal found 8/12$2,101

Sun 3/517:10PER - JNB

1 stop31h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 17/513:45JNB - PER

1 stop16h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,514

Sun 8/310:30PER - JNB

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/311:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,650

Wed 25/306:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/413:45JNB - PER

1 stop16h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,534

Sun 8/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 24/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 9/12$1,701

Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,859

Mon 23/314:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 2/413:45JNB - BNE

1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,537

Thu 5/221:00BNE - JNB

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/411:20JNB - BNE

1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,698

Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,048

Sun 8/210:30PER - JNB

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/211:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,706

Tue 10/218:10BNE - JNB

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/213:40JNB - BNE

1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,570

Tue 19/514:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 7/620:40JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,918

Thu 28/517:40DRW - JNB

2 stops54h 05mEmirates

Mon 1/622:20JNB - DRW

2 stops46h 40mEmirates

Deal found 8/12$2,118

Sat 25/406:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 9/518:45JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$2,075

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/120:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,718

Mon 25/514:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Mon 8/620:40JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,918

Thu 5/315:50DRW - JNB

1 stop34h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sat 21/319:55JNB - DRW

1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,587

Sun 25/112:50DRW - JNB

2 stops53h 05mEmirates

Sun 1/213:25JNB - DRW

2 stops27h 00mEmirates

Deal found 10/12$2,143

Mon 11/506:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 13/518:45JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,134

Mon 16/213:05DRW - JNB

2 stops59h 00mEmirates

Fri 13/310:25JNB - DRW

2 stops30h 00mEmirates

Deal found 9/12$2,151

Sun 1/217:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Thu 12/213:40JNB - PER

1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,620

Sat 23/514:50SYD - JNB

1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 8/620:40JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,964

Tue 20/118:20ADL - JNB

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/320:35JNB - ADL

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,805

Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,137

Direct flights from Australia to Johannesburg
Explore direct flight options from Australia to Johannesburg based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Tue 3/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 1/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 10/12$1,337

Sun 22/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Thu 23/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 10/12$1,551

Sun 8/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 22/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 9/12$1,579

Mon 26/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 9/12$1,617

Tue 24/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 21/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 10/12$1,645

Tue 24/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 20/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 10/12$1,651

Mon 23/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 21/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 10/12$1,659

Sun 1/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Thu 12/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 9/12$1,678

Sun 8/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 24/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 9/12$1,701

Sun 22/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 21/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 10/12$1,769

Tue 10/213:30PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 27/221:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,835

Sun 22/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 20/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 10/12$1,844

Last-minute flights from Australia to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg. Data last updated 11 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 20/114:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/219:55JNB - BNE

1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,570

Fri 23/105:15PER - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/111:00JNB - PER

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,621

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/120:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,718

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,739

Sat 24/105:15PER - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/111:00JNB - PER

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,525

Sat 24/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,624

Sat 24/108:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 31/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/12$1,701

Sun 25/101:15PER - JNB

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 31/119:55JNB - PER

1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,576

Sun 25/100:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 8/211:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/12$1,704

Mon 26/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 9/12$1,617

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 18/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,578

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,608

One-way flights from Australia to Johannesburg
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Thu 22/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12$728

Mon 19/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12$758

Fri 23/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12$764

Mon 2/221:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/12$790

Tue 20/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12$791

Tue 3/220:05SYD - JNB

3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$848

Wed 28/121:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$850

Mon 2/221:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$851

Wed 21/121:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$853

Mon 26/122:35MEL - JNB

3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$860

Fri 20/207:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/12$877

Wed 4/207:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/12$887

Find flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg

Round-trip from	$1,337
One-way from	$728
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,561

South African
3/2-1/3
Nonstop
20h 50m total
Australia to Johannesburg

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Etihad Airways
22/1
1 total stop
43h 35m total
Australia to Johannesburg

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($319 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

13:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

$1,444

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,480

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 3/5

17:10-18:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,514

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 25/3

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,534

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:45-10:20

1 stop36h 35m

$1,537

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:40-16:55

1 stop19h 15m

$1,570

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 8/3

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,579

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Thu 5/3

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:55-01:00

1 stop21h 35m

$1,587

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 1/2

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

13:40-23:55

1 stop28h 15m

$1,620

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 22/3

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,630

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Australia with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $981). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 AU to JNB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Johannesburg at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Johannesburg?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 221 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Australia to Johannesburg have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,412 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,331 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7.4

Good

48 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg?
A quick flight from Australia to Johannesburg can take about 18h. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,048. The distance from Australia to Johannesburg is about 10263 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Johannesburg one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $714 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $790 and Qatar Airways from $794 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg?
Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Australia to Johannesburg.
What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg?
While on average a flight from Australia to Johannesburg is generally $3,913, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $921. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,149 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg 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 Australia to Johannesburg?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $981). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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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Alternative routes for Australia to Johannesburg

Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Johannesburg

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$750	Average$1,642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,044	Average$1,538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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