How long is the flight from Adelaide to South Africa?

Airlines like Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways fly from Adelaide to South Africa in about 17h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10020 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 airlines that fly from Adelaide to South Africa?

Consider Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Adelaide to South Africa.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to South Africa?

Most people fly from Adelaide (ADL) if they book a flight from Adelaide to South Africa. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to South Africa?

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Thu 30/1006:05ADL - JNB

2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 3/1111:20JNB - ADL

2 stops59h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/10$2,174

Thu 30/1022:40ADL - JNB

1 stop26h 25mEmirates

Mon 3/1118:50JNB - ADL

1 stop41h 30mEmirates

Deal found 22/10$2,358

Thu 30/1022:40ADL - CPT

1 stop45h 30mEmirates

Mon 3/1118:30CPT - ADL

1 stop41h 50mEmirates

Deal found 22/10$2,478

Sat 6/1206:25ADL - JNB

3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1213:45JNB - ADL

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,537

Fri 28/1106:00ADL - JNB

1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 28/1221:55JNB - ADL

2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$2,553

Sun 7/1219:05ADL - JNB

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1213:25JNB - ADL

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,566

Fri 28/1107:50ADL - JNB

2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 28/1211:00JNB - ADL

2 stops46h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23/10$2,598

Sun 7/1206:25ADL - CPT

3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1212:35CPT - ADL

3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,641

Thu 30/1012:35ADL - CPT

2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 3/1119:00CPT - ADL

2 stops52h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10$2,653

Sun 14/1218:35ADL - JNB

2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/114:30JNB - ADL

2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/10$2,753

Thu 30/1012:35ADL - JNB

2 stops35h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 3/1113:45JNB - ADL

1 stop42h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10$2,789

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Fri 28/1106:00ADL - JNB

1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 28/1221:55JNB - ADL

1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$2,358

Sun 7/1219:05ADL - JNB

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1213:25JNB - ADL

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$2,566

Fri 28/1107:50ADL - JNB

2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 28/1211:00JNB - ADL

2 stops46h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23/10$2,598

Mon 19/122:00ADL - CPT

1 stop45h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 25/112:35CPT - ADL

1 stop44h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/10$2,612

Sun 14/1218:35ADL - JNB

2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/114:30JNB - ADL

2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/10$2,753

Thu 8/122:40ADL - CPT

1 stop26h 35mEmirates

Wed 28/118:30CPT - ADL

1 stop41h 50mEmirates

Deal found 23/10$2,793

Mon 15/1222:00ADL - JNB

2 stops36h 50mRwandAir

Mon 26/116:50JNB - ADL

2 stops39h 45mRwandAir

Deal found 23/10$2,976

Sun 7/1206:00ADL - JNB

1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 14/1221:55JNB - ADL

1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$2,933

Sat 6/1208:05ADL - CPT

3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1213:40CPT - ADL

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,936

Sat 6/1206:00ADL - JNB

1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 13/1217:30JNB - ADL

2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$3,029

Sun 7/1219:05ADL - CPT

2 stops73h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1207:00CPT - ADL

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$3,041

Sun 14/1211:00ADL - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/122:20JNB - ADL

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$3,065

Sat 6/1211:00ADL - JNB

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1220:35JNB - ADL

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$3,382

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Thu 30/1006:05ADL - JNB

2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 3/1111:20JNB - ADL

2 stops59h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/10$2,174

Thu 30/1022:40ADL - JNB

1 stop26h 25mEmirates

Mon 3/1118:50JNB - ADL

1 stop41h 30mEmirates

Deal found 22/10$2,358

Thu 30/1022:40ADL - CPT

1 stop45h 30mEmirates

Mon 3/1118:30CPT - ADL

1 stop41h 50mEmirates

Deal found 22/10$2,478

Thu 30/1012:35ADL - CPT

2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 3/1119:00CPT - ADL

2 stops52h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10$2,653

Thu 30/1012:35ADL - JNB

2 stops35h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 3/1113:45JNB - ADL

1 stop42h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10$2,789

Thu 30/1011:00ADL - JNB

2 stops27h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 3/1114:30JNB - ADL

3 stops33h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 22/10$7,530

One-way flights from Adelaide to South Africa
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Thu 15/122:00ADL - CPT

1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,254

Thu 15/110:55ADL - CPT

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,359

Thu 15/118:35ADL - CPT

2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,377

Sun 11/119:05ADL - CPT

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,573

Sun 11/122:40ADL - CPT

1 stop45h 30mEmirates

Deal found 22/10$1,665

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to South Africa

Round-trip from	$2,358
One-way from	$1,254
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,837

Qantas Airways
28/11-28/12
2 total stops
33h 35m total
Adelaide to South Africa

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Qatar Airways
15/1
1 total stop
27h 55m total
Adelaide to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($340 potential increase over avg. return price).

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AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Fri 28/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

21:55-22:30

1 stop16h 05m

$2,358

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sun 7/12

19:05-08:20

3 stops45h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

13:25-07:25

2 stops33h 30m

$2,566

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Fri 28/11

07:50-07:25

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

11:00-18:15

2 stops46h 45m

$2,598

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Mon 19/1

22:00-10:30

1 stop45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

12:35-17:05

1 stop44h 00m

$2,612

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sun 14/12

18:35-13:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

14:30-08:50

2 stops33h 50m

$2,753

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 8/1

22:40-16:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

18:30-20:50

1 stop41h 50m

$2,793

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sun 7/12

06:00-15:00

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

21:55-22:30

1 stop16h 05m

$2,933

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Sat 6/12

08:05-13:00

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

13:40-07:25

2 stops33h 15m

$2,936

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Mon 15/12

22:00-02:20

2 stops36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

16:50-17:05

2 stops39h 45m

$2,976

AdelaideJohannesburg

ADL - JNB

ADLJNB

Adelaide

Sat 6/12

06:00-15:00

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

17:30-07:05

2 stops29h 05m

$3,029

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to South Africa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Africa (average of $1,153). Flying from Adelaide to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,710). 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 ADL to ZA?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Adelaide to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to South Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to South Africa flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Adelaide to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

922 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

South African

7.5

Good

46 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,654 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to South Africa?
Most people fly from Adelaide (ADL) if they book a flight from Adelaide to South Africa. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to South Africa?
Airlines like Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways fly from Adelaide to South Africa in about 17h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10020 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to South Africa 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 Adelaide to South Africa?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Africa (average of $1,153). Flying from Adelaide to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,710). 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 6 airlines flying from Adelaide to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,178	Average$1,690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,270	Average$1,838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,539	Average$2,071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,568	Average$1,853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,568	Average$1,827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,818	Average$2,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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