How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?

For as low as $1,624, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Australia in 24h 10m. The distance from Australia to South Africa is about 8306 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 South Africa one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to South Africa are Etihad Airways ($666), Qatar Airways ($702), and Virgin Australia ($741).

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 August 2026.

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Round-trip from	$1,508
One-way from	$716
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Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,856
Good round-trip deal	$2,064 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,281 or less

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Mon 12/10

01:10-19:20

1 stop24h 10m

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Sun 18/10

13:45-05:10

1 stop33h 25m

$1,624

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Tue 13/10

19:00-19:20

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Wed 21/10

18:45-15:55

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$1,793

MelbourneJohannesburg

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Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-09:10

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Sun 25/10

14:05-23:20

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$1,944

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Thu 10/9

13:15-06:30

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$1,972

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23:45-04:00

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,986

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 26/10

22:35-23:00

2 stops33h 25m

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Mon 16/11

17:20-20:40

2 stops42h 20m

$1,996

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PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Perth

Mon 30/11

02:30-12:05

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

00:55-05:35

2 stops46h 40m

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 1/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,003

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BNE Brisbane - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Brisbane

Wed 27/1

15:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/2

19:25-17:30

1 stop38h 05m

$2,013

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,567). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,631). 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 ZA?

When flying from Australia to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Australia to South Africa delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to South Africa 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 South Africa flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Australia to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

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SYD - SIN

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Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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South African

7.6

Good

64 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

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Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,085 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,734 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?
For as low as $1,624, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Australia in 24h 10m. The distance from Australia to South Africa is about 8306 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 South Africa one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to South Africa are Etihad Airways ($666), Qatar Airways ($702), and Virgin Australia ($741).
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,567). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,631). 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 South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$665	Average$2,024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$705	Average$1,571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$732	Average$1,506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$833	Average$2,061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$960	Average$1,938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,075	Average$2,238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,156	Average$2,262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,179	Average$2,129	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,366	Average$1,695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest$1,434	Average$1,825	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Australia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 August 2026.

When flying from Australia to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Australia to South Africa delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to South Africa 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 South Africa flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Australia to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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