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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $787

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,357

One-way from

$787

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,808

Good round-trip deal

$1,803 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,222 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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27/11
  • 27/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($346 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 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 21 November 2025.

Mon 24/1100:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - PER
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,517
Thu 20/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,672
Thu 20/1115:55PER - JNB
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1219:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,686
Sun 23/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,692
Fri 21/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,757
Fri 21/1106:40PER - CPT
2 stops32h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 4/1210:40CPT - PER
2 stops19h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,786
Wed 26/1122:45PER - JNB
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:55JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,822
Tue 25/1100:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,845
Thu 20/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 25/1109:25JNB - SYD
2 stops27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11$1,845
Mon 24/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,850
Thu 4/1200:25PER - JNB
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 19/1211:00JNB - PER
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,856
Fri 21/1108:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$1,859

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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

Tue 24/3

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,534

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

$1,579

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 24/2

09:10-09:25

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

10:40-16:55

2 stops22h 15m

$1,584

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 8/3

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,595

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 27/1

01:15-09:25

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

10:40-12:35

2 stops19h 55m

$1,670

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 10/2

05:15-08:20

2 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

11:00-22:55

1 stop29h 55m

$1,681

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sat 7/3

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,786

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

19:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

$1,786

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/2

23:50-15:15

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

14:15-12:10

1 stop15h 55m

$1,789

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 28/1

23:50-09:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

12:20-12:10

1 stop17h 50m

$1,796

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,007). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,377). 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 21 November 2025.

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 3% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to South Africa flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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

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 21 November 2025.
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
3,423 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,423 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,423 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
1,407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,423 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
942 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $1,595, Cathay Pacific can have you in South Africa from Australia in 11h 15m. The distance from Australia to South Africa is about 8306 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 ($828), Cathay Pacific ($862), and Qatar Airways ($992).

  • 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.

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    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 $1,007). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,377). 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 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$784Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,279Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,315Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,356Average$1,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,410Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,414Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,433Average$2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,475Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,622Average$2,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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