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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $692

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 March 2026.

Sun 8/318:10
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/319:55
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,190
Tue 10/318:10
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/319:55
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,191
Wed 26/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 2/919:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,191
Tue 3/301:15
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,240
Mon 3/813:45
PER
-
JNB
1 stop34h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/819:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,243
Sun 2/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 14/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,254
Tue 3/301:15
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 7/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,263
Fri 31/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,271
Fri 9/1014:45
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 30/1019:55
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,278
Tue 26/506:25
PER
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 12/619:50
JNB
-
PER
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,330
Thu 27/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/919:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/2$1,351
Sun 1/1119:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/1113:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,358

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,191

One-way from

$692

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,606

Good round-trip deal

$1,486 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,091 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,517

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Thu 20/8

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

19:50-16:55

1 stop37h 05m

$1,525

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 15/4

08:20-07:55

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

11:05-22:40

1 stop29h 35m

$1,551

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 7/4

08:20-07:45

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,551

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 28/7

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

$1,552

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 17/4

08:20-07:55

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

11:10-22:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,583

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 28/4

13:45-13:05

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

22:50-23:55

2 stops43h 05m

$1,653

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 19/4

12:15-11:50

2 stops53h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

16:35-00:40

2 stops50h 05m

$1,687

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

07:25-06:10

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,697

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 28/4

08:20-07:45

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

11:05-22:40

1 stop29h 35m

$1,752

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $930). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,205). 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?

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 1 March 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Australia to South Africa delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 196 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 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 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 1 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,000 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7.5
Good
56 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to South Africa?

    For as low as $1,517, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Australia in 20h 40m. The distance from Australia to South Africa is about 10313 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 ($667), Virgin Australia ($737), and Qatar Airways ($749).

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $930). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,205). 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 9 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Australia to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$623Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$768Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$915Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$970Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,196Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,197Average$2,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,228Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,255Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,461Average$2,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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