Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg from $727

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
14 Jan — 21 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 December 2025.

Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$2,135
Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$2,165
Tue 30/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$2,237
Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/119:05JNB - PER
2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,318
Fri 26/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$2,320
Fri 26/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$2,350
Sun 28/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$2,411
Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$2,413
Tue 30/1205:15PER - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/120:30JNB - PER
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,456
Thu 25/1200:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$2,474
Mon 29/1208:30PER - JNB
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/111:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12$2,480
Mon 29/1220:40PER - JNB
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/119:05JNB - PER
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12$2,485

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 15 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,289

One-way from

$727

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,559
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 35m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($332 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Return

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 30/1

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,337

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 27/1

01:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

$1,355

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

$1,396

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,445

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 16/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:55-01:00

1 stop45h 35m

$1,459

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 23/2

01:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:40-05:25

1 stop33h 45m

$1,493

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 29/1

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:40-12:35

1 stop16h 55m

$1,522

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 21/4

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

$1,528

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Wed 28/1

16:35-07:25

2 stops46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

11:00-16:00

2 stops45h 30m

$1,562

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

17:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

11:55-04:55

1 stop33h 00m

$1,660

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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 $980). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,322). 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 15 December 2025.

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 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 15 December 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

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 11h 15m. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,337. The distance from Australia to Johannesburg is about 8306 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 $713 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $789 and Qatar Airways from $793 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

    While on average a flight from Australia to Johannesburg is generally $4,091, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $920. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,262 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 $980). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,322). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 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 15 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$749Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,041Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,244Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,330Average$1,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,354Average$1,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,420Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,434Average$2,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,453Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,468Average$2,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,561Average$2,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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