Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg from $759

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
20 nov. — 27 nov.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 21 octubre 2025.

vie. 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
vie. 14/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/10$1,386
mié. 5/1106:40PER - JNB
1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines
mar. 11/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,399
mié. 12/1106:40PER - JNB
1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines
mar. 3/319:55JNB - PER
1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/10$1,412
vie. 7/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
jue. 20/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/10$1,414
mié. 5/1105:15PER - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/1111:00JNB - PER
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,428
mar. 18/1105:35PER - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 25/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/10$1,436
mar. 4/1117:05PER - JNB
1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines
lun. 17/1119:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,445
dom. 16/1123:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
dom. 23/1109:25JNB - MEL
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/10$1,494
jue. 6/1105:35PER - JNB
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/1110:25JNB - PER
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,499
mar. 18/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 25/1111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,560
vie. 24/1015:10BNE - JNB
1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways
vie. 7/1113:45JNB - BNE
1 stop43h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/10$1,569
lun. 17/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
lun. 24/1120:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/10$1,569

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 21 octubre 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,176

One-way from

$785

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,835
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 6/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($342 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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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Australia

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

jue. 5/3

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 21/3

19:55-01:00

1 stop21h 35m

$1,396

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

mié. 12/11

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/3

19:55-05:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,412

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

lun. 16/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 13/3

19:55-01:00

1 stop45h 35m

$1,456

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

mié. 12/11

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/3

19:55-05:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,532

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

vie. 3/4

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 1/5

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

$1,571

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 31/10

16:35-08:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 29/11

19:55-11:50

1 stop30h 55m

$1,575

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 7/4

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 28/4

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,589

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

mié. 5/11

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/11

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

$1,612

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 12/2

15:50-08:40

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 19/2

20:20-06:50

1 stop25h 30m

$1,612

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 8/2

15:50-08:40

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/2

20:20-06:50

1 stop25h 30m

$1,612

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $1,034). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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 21 octubre 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 10% 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.

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 21 octubre 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • 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 $1,671. 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 $818 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $987 and Singapore Airlines from $993 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 $4,231, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,242. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,187 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 $1,034). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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 21 octubre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$779Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,273Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,359Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,405Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,453Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,487Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,539Average$2,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,619Average$2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,678Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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