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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $803

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,413

One-way from

$803

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,024

Good round-trip deal

$1,699 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,120 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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17/10
  • 17/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($364 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($119 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 30 April 2025.

Mon 9/601:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/619:50JNB - PER
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,413
Fri 13/605:10PER - JNB
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/613:25JNB - PER
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,444
Sun 4/505:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,557
Tue 14/1023:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Tue 4/1120:45JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 35mSouth African
Deal found 29/4$1,560
Mon 12/506:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 5/618:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,566
Wed 4/605:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,585
Mon 12/522:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 17/613:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,599
Sun 16/1116:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,602
Mon 5/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,613
Tue 2/906:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 28/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop31h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,618
Sat 24/509:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 22/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,627
Wed 30/406:00PER - JNB
1 stop20h 50mEmirates
Thu 8/522:20JNB - PER
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 29/4$1,650

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Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 9/6

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

$1,413

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 13/6

05:10-16:15

2 stops41h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

13:25-04:30

2 stops33h 05m

$1,444

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 14/10

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

20:45-12:20

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,560

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

06:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

$1,566

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,585

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 12/5

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

13:55-18:40

1 stop22h 45m

$1,599

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/9

06:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

18:45-09:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,618

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

09:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,627

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 12/5

06:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:45-16:05

1 stop37h 20m

$1,652

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

22:00-08:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

09:50-07:25

2 stops37h 35m

$1,672

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,107). 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to South Africa, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to South Africa one-way?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,107). 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$984Average$1,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,269Average$1,896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,413Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,415Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,473Average$2,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,474Average$2,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,494Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,698Average$2,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,767Average$2,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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