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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $844

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,452

One-way from

$844

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,976

Good round-trip deal

$1,835 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,111 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 23/8-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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15/7
  • 15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Sat 23/800:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/911:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$1,452
Sat 25/1000:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,512
Tue 14/1006:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1119:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,532
Wed 5/1118:10BNE - CPT
2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/1110:40CPT - BNE
2 stops40h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,546
Sun 10/818:10BNE - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/919:50JNB - BNE
1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,569
Sat 9/821:30SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/914:30JNB - SYD
2 stops42h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6$1,572
Wed 23/717:10MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/808:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6$1,584
Wed 3/923:55PER - JNB
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/911:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,597
Sat 9/821:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 13/909:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,601
Sun 2/1116:20SYD - JNB
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,620
Mon 8/918:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/919:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,644
Wed 19/1106:40PER - CPT
2 stops32h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1110:40CPT - PER
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,653

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to South Africa that are best for you.

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 23/8

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,452

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-08:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,512

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 14/10

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:50-05:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,532

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

18:10-09:25

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

10:40-10:45

2 stops40h 05m

$1,546

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Sun 10/8

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

19:50-10:20

1 stop30h 30m

$1,569

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

15:40-20:10

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

14:30-06:10

2 stops31h 40m

$1,580

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

17:10-13:05

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

08:20-15:35

2 stops47h 15m

$1,584

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 3/9

23:55-07:40

2 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,597

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

16:20-13:05

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

11:05-09:35

1 stop37h 30m

$1,620

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

22:45-08:35

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

10:00-05:00

2 stops34h 00m

$1,666

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,093). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 13 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to South Africa, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
South African
7.5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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  • 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 Cathay Pacific ($929), Etihad Airways ($941), and Singapore Airlines ($961).

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,093). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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

Discover the top 10 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$967Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,247Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,415Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,416Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,423Average$2,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,445Average$2,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,469Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,678Average$2,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,737Average$2,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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