Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg from $737

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,181

One-way from

$737

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,874
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($349 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Johannesburg

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 17 September 2025.

Tue 28/1000:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,347
Wed 29/1000:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,374
Wed 12/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,381
Thu 13/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,383
Tue 21/1000:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1011:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,396
Wed 29/1000:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$1,423
Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 25/1009:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,431
Thu 30/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1113:45JNB - PER
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,441
Thu 30/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1120:20JNB - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,443
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,456
Thu 30/1012:35ADL - JNB
2 stops28h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1113:45JNB - ADL
1 stop42h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,474
Sun 2/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,482

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Australia

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Thu 5/3

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:50-15:00

1 stop35h 40m

$1,386

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 16/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:50-01:00

1 stop45h 40m

$1,453

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Thu 30/10

12:35-08:40

2 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

13:45-17:05

1 stop42h 50m

$1,474

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 1/11

05:35-08:40

3 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

11:05-06:55

1 stop37h 50m

$1,651

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-07:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,660

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sat 24/1

22:00-15:35

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

13:45-10:00

2 stops35h 45m

$1,671

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-07:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,683

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

13:40-08:15

1 stop33h 35m

$1,686

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:50-05:45

1 stop24h 55m

$1,719

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 11/2

16:15-15:35

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

09:25-01:25

2 stops34h 00m

$1,743

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $1,088). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 17 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Johannesburg as you normally would.

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 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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 28h 35m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,474. The distance from Australia to Johannesburg is about 10020 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 $812 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $859 and Qantas Airways from $1,356 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 $3,809, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,049. When looking at the most popular route, (Brisbane - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,232 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $1,088). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$793Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,046Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,241Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,325Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,372Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,414Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,449Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,496Average$2,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,594Average$2,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,620Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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