Cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg from $905

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 15 June 2026.

Wed 2/906:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop36h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,303
Fri 4/906:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/920:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop36h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,304
Tue 4/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/820:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,510
Fri 9/1001:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 7/1113:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop28h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,555
Sun 11/1013:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/1113:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,563
Mon 27/706:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/820:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop21h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,564
Sun 11/1001:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop48h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 27/1013:40
JNB
-
PER
1 stop33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,565
Thu 23/713:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/720:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop21h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,567
Sun 6/913:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 23/1020:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,568
Mon 28/918:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 14/1013:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,595
Fri 24/706:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/720:25
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,605
Tue 6/1006:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 27/1013:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,635

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,303

One-way from

$905

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,084
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
2/9
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Australia to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($382 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 20/7

01:10-19:20

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:25-23:55

1 stop21h 30m

$1,798

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 19/8

00:10-07:55

1 stop37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

11:10-22:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,971

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 28/7

12:15-10:15

2 stops52h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

17:55-00:40

2 stops48h 45m

$2,015

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 2/9

12:15-10:30

2 stops52h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

18:00-23:45

2 stops47h 45m

$2,039

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 19/7

08:20-07:45

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

11:10-06:50

1 stop37h 40m

$2,042

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-15:20

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$2,050

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

14:00-09:00

2 stops28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

12:45-18:50

1 stop45h 05m

$2,087

DarwinJohannesburg

DRW - JNB

DRWJNB

Darwin

Mon 19/10

12:30-04:00

2 stops47h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

13:45-11:15

2 stops62h 00m

$2,091

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$2,135

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Wed 8/7

06:00-07:55

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

14:05-15:00

1 stop41h 25m

$2,148

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $1,399). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,437). 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 June 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Johannesburg in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Australia to Johannesburg delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Australia and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 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?

Wednesday 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 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 June 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.

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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 21h 25m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,510. 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 $676 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $712 and Virgin Australia from $753 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 $3,915, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,204. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,682 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Johannesburg (average of $1,399). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,437). 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 15 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$705Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$711Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$773Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$775Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$976Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,233Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,375Average$2,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,386Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,468Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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