How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg?

A quick flight from Australia to Johannesburg can take about 25h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,861. The distance from Australia to Johannesburg is about 11631 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 $703 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $705 and Virgin Australia from $745 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg?

Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - 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 $3,837, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,286. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,565 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Johannesburg?

When booking a flight from Australia to Johannesburg, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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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 $1,584). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,658). 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?

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 42% 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 157 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 early afternoon 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 6% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 72 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.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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

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8.2

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Qantas Airways

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Anonymous,May 2026

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Qatar Airways

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Excellent

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Australia to Johannesburg?
A quick flight from Australia to Johannesburg can take about 25h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,861. The distance from Australia to Johannesburg is about 11631 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 $703 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $705 and Virgin Australia from $745 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Johannesburg?
Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Perth - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - 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 $3,837, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,286. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,565 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 $1,584). Flying from Australia to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,658). 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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Qatar Airways	Cheapest$668	Average$1,877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$735	Average$1,647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$766	Average$1,320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$777	Average$2,214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$965	Average$1,646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,155	Average$2,440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,245	Average$2,026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest$1,440	Average$1,834	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,463	Average$2,135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 22 September 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 42% 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 157 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 early afternoon 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 6% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 72 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.

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 19 September 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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

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How can I find direct flights from Australia to Johannesburg?

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