How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?

For as low as $1,339, South African can have you in South Africa from Australia in 11h 15m. 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 ($714), Virgin Australia ($790), and Qatar Airways ($794).

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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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,138

Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 14/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,168

Tue 30/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/12$2,240

Fri 26/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 14/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,317

Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/119:05JNB - PER

2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,322

Fri 26/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,353

Sun 28/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 10/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,415

Thu 25/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 12/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,416

Tue 30/1205:15PER - JNB

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/120:30JNB - PER

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$2,460

Thu 25/1200:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 15/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,478

Mon 29/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 12/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/12$2,484

Mon 29/1220:40PER - JNB

3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/119:05JNB - PER

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$2,489

Best flights from Australia to South Africa
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 16 December 2025.

Tue 3/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 16/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 14/12$1,339

Tue 27/101:15PER - JNB

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 4/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,357

Tue 3/310:30PER - JNB

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/314:30JNB - PER

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,610

Sun 19/415:50PER - CPT

2 stops50h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/516:40CPT - PER

2 stops50h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,627

Mon 26/115:55PER - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 8/212:45JNB - PER

1 stop41h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,748

Thu 23/421:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 15/509:50JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,848

Wed 3/606:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 10/618:45JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,952

Sun 3/522:20PER - DUR

1 stop24h 15mEmirates

Wed 6/518:40DUR - PER

1 stop40h 55mEmirates

Deal found 13/12$2,571

Tue 27/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Tue 3/215:55CPT - PER

1 stop14h 15mSouth African

Deal found 12/12$1,444

Thu 12/317:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 5/413:45JNB - PER

1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,447

Thu 29/116:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,648

Fri 13/216:15PER - CPT

2 stops49h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sun 22/317:15CPT - PER

2 stops50h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,654

Fri 13/223:50PER - CPT

1 stop17h 20mSouth African

Sun 22/315:15CPT - PER

1 stop14h 55mSouth African

Deal found 13/12$1,521

Thu 29/117:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Thu 5/213:40JNB - PER

1 stop16h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,524

Thu 30/417:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 14/511:55JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,663

Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$1,842

Wed 11/316:15PER - CPT

2 stops49h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/317:15CPT - PER

2 stops50h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,696

Mon 23/314:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 2/413:45JNB - BNE

1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,542

Tue 31/318:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Fri 24/409:50JNB - MEL

1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,887

Tue 28/414:50PER - DUR

1 stop35h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 20/511:15DUR - PER

2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,959

Fri 1/517:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,678

Sun 15/202:25PER - CPT

2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/217:15CPT - PER

2 stops40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,700

Tue 20/118:10BNE - JNB

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/219:55JNB - BNE

1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,577

Thu 29/116:10MEL - CPT

1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 16/219:00CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,917

Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/12$1,995

Mon 19/115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,717

Tue 10/214:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/213:40JNB - BNE

1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,578

Wed 4/215:50SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 15/220:30JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,924

Fri 30/118:10BNE - CPT

2 stops24h 15mSouth African

Fri 6/220:25CPT - BNE

2 stops48h 40mSouth African

Deal found 15/12$1,979

Thu 30/406:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Thu 14/518:45JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$2,037

Direct flights from Australia to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Australia to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Fri 30/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 9/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 14/12$1,339

Fri 30/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 22/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/12$1,341

Tue 27/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 3/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/12$1,405

Mon 2/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,947

Fri 30/109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,994

Thu 29/109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 5/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$2,076

Mon 2/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$2,098

Tue 20/109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 31/117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/12$2,099

Mon 26/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/221:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$2,125

Sat 7/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$2,147

Tue 24/213:30PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$2,162

Sat 28/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 14/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$2,173

Last-minute flights from Australia to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to South Africa. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 20/114:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/219:55JNB - BNE

1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,577

Thu 22/117:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sat 31/119:55JNB - PER

1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,583

Fri 23/118:10BNE - JNB

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sat 31/119:55JNB - BNE

1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,517

Tue 27/101:15PER - JNB

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 4/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,291

Tue 27/117:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,353

Tue 27/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 3/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/12$1,405

Tue 27/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Tue 3/215:55CPT - PER

1 stop14h 15mSouth African

Deal found 12/12$1,444

Thu 29/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,472

Thu 29/117:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Thu 5/213:40JNB - PER

1 stop16h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,520

Fri 30/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 22/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/12$1,341

Fri 30/106:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Sun 22/313:40JNB - PER

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,482

Fri 30/118:10BNE - JNB

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Fri 6/219:55JNB - BNE

1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,583

One-way flights from Australia to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Sat 31/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/12$728

Mon 9/321:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/12$764

Sat 24/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/12$776

Tue 27/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/12$785

Tue 10/316:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/12$791

Fri 6/321:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/12$800

Fri 6/310:45SYD - JNB

3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12$856

Sun 8/320:05SYD - JNB

3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12$858

Wed 11/321:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12$859

Tue 17/205:35PER - CPT

3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$861

Fri 30/113:10MEL - JNB

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$870

Sun 15/313:10MEL - CPT

3 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$904

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,291
One-way from	$728
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,562
Good round-trip deal	$1,569 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,251 or less

Singapore Airlines
27/1-4/2
2 total stops
50h 50m total
Australia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
31/1
1 total stop
43h 35m total
Australia to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 3/3

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,339

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 27/1

01:15-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

$1,357

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 27/1

23:50-09:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

15:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

$1,444

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

13:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

$1,447

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/2

23:50-11:10

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

15:15-12:10

1 stop14h 55m

$1,521

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 29/1

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:40-12:35

1 stop16h 55m

$1,524

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

$1,542

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:55-16:55

1 stop37h 00m

$1,577

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:40-16:55

1 stop19h 15m

$1,578

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 3/3

10:30-13:05

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

14:30-23:55

2 stops27h 25m

$1,610

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Australia with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to South Africa

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $981). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 3% versus a flight in the evening.

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 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.

How often are flights from Australia to South Africa delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 221 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Tuesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 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

1,413 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 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

946 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 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

3,683 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 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

7.4

Good

49 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,441 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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?
For as low as $1,339, South African can have you in South Africa from Australia in 11h 15m. 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 ($714), Virgin Australia ($790), and Qatar Airways ($794).
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $981). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$750	Average$1,822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,042	Average$1,785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,246	Average$1,709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,281	Average$1,831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,332	Average$1,860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,356	Average$2,001	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,364	Average$2,057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,422	Average$1,990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest$1,437	Average$2,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,563	Average$2,244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.