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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $737

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
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 8 February 2026.

Sun 1/317:05
PER
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 14/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,137
Sun 8/317:05
PER
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop34h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,138
Tue 20/1001:10
PER
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 4/1119:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,170
Mon 4/518:10
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 11/519:50
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,202
Fri 6/306:40
PER
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JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/319:55
JNB
-
PER
1 stop27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,225
Mon 2/316:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 16/319:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,261
Mon 2/316:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/319:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,269
Fri 9/1014:45
BNE
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JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 30/1019:55
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,271
Wed 22/405:55
MEL
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JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 29/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,275
Fri 14/818:10
BNE
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JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 21/819:50
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop37h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,278
Wed 4/323:50
PER
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 15m
South African
Thu 5/320:35
JNB
-
PER
Nonstop9h 35m
South African
Deal found 8/2$1,311
Mon 23/308:30
PER
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 30/311:05
JNB
-
PER
1 stop29h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,312

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,137

One-way from

$737

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,420

Good round-trip deal

$1,520 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,059 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 1/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

19:55-05:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,137

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 23/3

08:30-07:25

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

11:05-22:40

1 stop29h 35m

$1,312

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 8/3

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,342

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 11/3

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,348

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 23/3

00:25-07:25

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

11:20-06:50

1 stop37h 30m

$1,376

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 24/5

15:00-20:05

Nonstop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

22:30-14:25

Nonstop9h 55m

$1,410

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,435

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,440

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 18/5

14:45-18:35

1 stop35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

13:45-19:30

1 stop21h 45m

$1,449

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 9/3

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:50-16:55

1 stop37h 05m

$1,450

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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 $943). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,222). 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 8 February 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 43% versus a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Australia to South Africa delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Australia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 218 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 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 8 February 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
1,452 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,342, Singapore Airlines 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 ($679), Virgin Australia ($748), and Qatar Airways ($760).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $943). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,222). 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 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$632Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$779Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$983Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,213Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,245Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,276Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,312Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,483Average$2,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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