Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $929

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,464

One-way from

$929

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,776

Good round-trip deal

$1,832 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,111 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/11-22/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($409 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to South Africa.

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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 15 August 2025.

Tue 11/1117:50PER - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1119:50JNB - PER
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,464
Thu 30/1015:05PER - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1120:20JNB - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/8$1,466
Fri 17/1022:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1120:20JNB - PER
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/8$1,472
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,498
Mon 10/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8$1,503
Tue 2/921:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 22/909:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,517
Sun 5/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1011:20JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,564
Mon 10/1104:40PER - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,567
Thu 4/905:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/909:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,573
Wed 17/900:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 28/1011:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/8$1,575
Mon 15/909:15PER - JNB
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/911:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8$1,576
Mon 1/900:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 6/911:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8$1,578

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 11/11

17:50-13:05

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

19:50-12:35

1 stop34h 45m

$1,464

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 30/10

15:05-08:40

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

20:20-12:00

1 stop33h 40m

$1,466

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 17/10

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

20:20-12:00

1 stop33h 40m

$1,472

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,498

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/9

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,514

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,517

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,517

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

15:40-08:30

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,517

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,517

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

11:20-07:25

2 stops35h 05m

$1,564

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

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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 $1,091). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,759). 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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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 15 August 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.

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 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 Etihad Airways ($929), Qatar Airways ($1,139), and Singapore Airlines ($1,204).

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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 $1,091). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,759). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$966Average$2,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,270Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,305Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,396Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,413Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,425Average$2,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,443Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,658Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,665Average$2,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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