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Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg from $689

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg

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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 24 March 2026.

Tue 4/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,291
Mon 12/1000:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 6/1119:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,292
Tue 3/1100:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 20/1119:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,318
Tue 4/806:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/819:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,327
Tue 1/915:30
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 1/1219:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,335
Fri 7/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,344
Fri 9/1018:10
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 30/1019:55
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,368
Mon 10/806:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/813:45
JNB
-
PER
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,395
Tue 11/809:10
ADL
-
JNB
1 stop40h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/819:50
JNB
-
ADL
1 stop28h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,412
Thu 6/823:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 20/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,428
Tue 15/906:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 29/919:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,432
Wed 5/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,435

Find flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,327

One-way from

$689

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,620
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
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4/5
  • 4/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Mon 31/8

17:35-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

19:50-16:20

1 stop37h 00m

$1,497

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

18:00-18:35

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

19:50-06:05

1 stop26h 15m

$1,513

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,525

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 7/5

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:40-18:35

1 stop39h 55m

$1,645

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 27/7

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

13:45-05:10

1 stop33h 25m

$1,691

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Mon 20/7

17:35-18:35

1 stop56h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

19:50-07:25

1 stop52h 05m

$1,721

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Sun 16/8

01:55-18:35

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

19:50-00:55

1 stop45h 35m

$1,756

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

17:10-08:10

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

09:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

$1,851

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Tue 11/8

09:10-06:10

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:50-07:25

1 stop28h 05m

$1,901

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 11/5

15:10-16:10

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

14:45-22:45

1 stop24h 00m

$1,984

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $816). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Johannesburg in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 24 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,228 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Australia to Johannesburg can take about 23h. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,851. The distance from Australia to Johannesburg is about 10313 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 $682 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $751 and Qatar Airways from $775 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg?

    Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Perth - 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 $3,789, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,208. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,300 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $816). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,227). 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 9 airlines flying from Australia to Johannesburg

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Johannesburg. 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 24 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$634Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$781Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,274Average$1,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,286Average$2,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,383Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,480Average$2,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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