How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?

For as low as $1,564, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Australia in 15h 35m. The distance from Australia to South Africa is about 8684 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 ($711), Virgin Australia ($783), and Qatar Airways ($787).

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 30 December 2025.

Wed 31/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 16/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12$2,045

Wed 31/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12$2,062

Wed 31/1222:45PER - JNB

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12$2,268

Tue 30/1208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/111:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/12$2,490

Wed 31/1221:40SYD - JNB

2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12$2,529

Wed 31/1215:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Wed 7/111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12$2,585

Wed 31/1207:15BNE - JNB

2 stops32h 10mCathay Pacific

Sun 25/111:00JNB - BNE

2 stops36h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12$2,594

Tue 30/1215:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/111:00JNB - MEL

2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$2,641

Tue 30/1223:55MEL - JNB

1 stop29h 40mEmirates

Thu 22/122:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 55mEmirates

Deal found 29/12$2,654

Wed 31/1223:10PER - JNB

2 stops39h 10mEtihad Airways

Tue 13/109:50JNB - PER

2 stops24h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12$2,663

Wed 31/1206:00SYD - CPT

1 stop38h 40mEmirates

Tue 20/118:30CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 00mEmirates

Deal found 30/12$2,691

Wed 31/1208:45SYD - CPT

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12$2,763

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 30 December 2025.

Tue 17/206:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 24/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,198

Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,459

Fri 30/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop17h 20mSouth African

Fri 27/219:35CPT - PER

1 stop34h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12$1,470

Sun 8/200:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 15/311:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12$1,592

Tue 24/323:10PER - CPT

2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 22/416:35CPT - PER

2 stops50h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,672

Wed 11/223:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 18/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/12$1,696

Fri 8/521:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 22/509:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12$1,795

Tue 20/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 25/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/12$1,919

Tue 14/401:10PER - JNB

1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines

Wed 6/519:50JNB - PER

1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,201

Tue 20/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,508

Fri 13/206:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 20/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,386

Fri 13/223:50PER - CPT

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Sun 22/315:15CPT - PER

1 stop14h 55mSouth African

Deal found 29/12$1,564

Sun 1/300:25PER - JNB

1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 6/311:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/12$1,628

Thu 19/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,510

Wed 11/316:15PER - CPT

2 stops49h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/317:15CPT - PER

2 stops50h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,690

Wed 21/123:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 25/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/12$1,701

Mon 4/521:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 22/509:50JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12$1,795

Tue 17/208:30PER - JNB

1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific

Fri 6/311:00JNB - PER

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/12$1,632

Mon 26/114:35BNE - JNB

1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/213:40JNB - BNE

1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,529

Sun 17/508:00BNE - CPT

2 stops59h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 21/516:35CPT - BNE

2 stops54h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,729

Wed 15/423:50PER - CPT

1 stop23h 40mSouth African

Wed 6/519:35CPT - PER

1 stop34h 45mSouth African

Deal found 28/12$1,744

Sun 1/218:20MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,595

Tue 9/616:40AVV - JNB

1 stop31h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 20/618:45JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12$1,963

Wed 25/306:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/419:50JNB - PER

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,537

Thu 19/215:50SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 16/313:45JNB - SYD

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12$1,863

Tue 3/218:20MEL - DUR

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$1,595

Sun 25/118:10BNE - CPT

2 stops23h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/208:10CPT - BNE

2 stops31h 10mSouth African

Deal found 29/12$1,787

Wed 21/120:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Wed 25/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/12$2,020

Thu 26/317:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sat 25/419:50JNB - PER

1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,537

Thu 7/514:50SYD - JNB

1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 19/520:40JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12$1,868

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 30 December 2025.

Tue 3/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sat 28/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12$1,337

Mon 9/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 15/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12$1,368

Fri 27/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 22/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 28/12$1,395

Tue 20/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12$1,428

Sun 1/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 29/12$1,432

Tue 3/323:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Tue 10/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 29/12$1,446

Mon 26/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 2/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 29/12$1,701

Tue 3/213:30PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 20/221:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12$1,768

Fri 6/313:30PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 20/321:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12$1,772

Sun 1/223:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Thu 19/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 29/12$1,784

Mon 2/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/12$1,869

Fri 30/109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/12$1,913

Last-minute flights from Australia to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to South Africa. Data last updated 30 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 20/123:50PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 30/12$1,428

Tue 20/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,508

Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$1,459

Sun 25/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop22h 55mSouth African

Mon 2/308:30CPT - PER

1 stop21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 28/12$1,476

Sun 25/117:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/213:40JNB - PER

1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,519

Sun 25/123:50PER - CPT

1 stop16h 35mSouth African

Tue 7/417:25CPT - PER

1 stop12h 55mSouth African

Deal found 28/12$1,528

Mon 26/117:05PER - JNB

1 stop31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/221:20JNB - PER

1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,492

Tue 27/106:40PER - JNB

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/213:40JNB - PER

1 stop16h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,408

Tue 27/101:15PER - JNB

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 4/213:40JNB - PER

1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,523

Thu 29/113:50PER - JNB

1 stop34h 45mSingapore Airlines

Thu 5/213:40JNB - PER

1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12$1,522

Fri 30/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/213:45JNB - SYD

1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,501

Fri 30/101:15PER - JNB

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 7/219:55JNB - PER

1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12$1,535

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 30 December 2025.

Mon 9/321:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/12$749

Thu 5/221:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12$765

Sun 25/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/12$767

Tue 27/116:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12$786

Sun 25/113:10MEL - JNB

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12$792

Mon 9/321:50SYD - JNB

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$830

Sun 15/308:00PER - CPT

3 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$835

Fri 24/420:50SYD - JNB

3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$847

Fri 24/421:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/12$868

Tue 27/111:15SYD - JNB

3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12$876

Wed 28/113:10MEL - JNB

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$877

Thu 15/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/12$891

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,186
One-way from	$749
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,578
Good round-trip deal	$1,469 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,423 or less

Singapore Airlines
17/2-24/2
2 total stops
52h 35m total
Australia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
9/3
1 total stop
43h 35m total
Australia to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($342 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 17/2

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:55-23:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,198

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 14/4

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

$1,201

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 13/2

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

$1,386

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

12:45-05:45

1 stop32h 00m

$1,459

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 30/1

23:50-11:10

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

19:35-12:10

1 stop34h 35m

$1,470

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,508

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,510

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:40-16:55

1 stop19h 15m

$1,529

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 25/3

06:40-18:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

$1,537

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 26/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

$1,537

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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.

Estimated return price

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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 $973). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,313). 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 43% versus a flight in the morning.

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

3,448 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

3,448 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,448 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

1,422 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,448 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

957 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,448 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

50 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,448 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

3,698 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,448 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 $1,564, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Australia in 15h 35m. The distance from Australia to South Africa is about 8684 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 ($711), Virgin Australia ($783), and Qatar Airways ($787).
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 $973). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,313). 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$744	Average$1,802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,031	Average$1,773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,228	Average$1,696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,270	Average$1,814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,326	Average$1,851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,334	Average$1,982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,352	Average$2,052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,425	Average$1,974	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,546	Average$2,213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,757	Average$2,268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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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 30 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 30 December 2025.

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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 30 December 2025.