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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $841

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
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,461

One-way from

$841

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,009

Good round-trip deal

$1,834 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,119 or less
4/8-19/8
  • 4/8-19/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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15/7
  • 15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($403 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($115 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 2 July 2025.

Mon 4/805:10PER - JNB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/809:50JNB - PER
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,461
Fri 14/1107:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,467
Mon 29/918:10BNE - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1119:50JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,495
Sun 26/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,495
Mon 4/815:40SYD - JNB
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 18/814:30JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/7$1,525
Mon 11/806:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 28/813:45JNB - PER
1 stop16h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,543
Mon 18/821:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/809:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/6$1,569
Tue 4/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,574
Sat 25/1018:00MEL - JNB
2 stops52h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1108:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6$1,574
Tue 14/1000:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7$1,577
Thu 31/705:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 22/809:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,587
Fri 22/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops49h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 26/815:25CPT - SYD
2 stops65h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6$1,625

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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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Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 4/8

05:10-08:20

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

09:50-19:50

2 stops28h 00m

$1,461

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:45-08:15

1 stop33h 30m

$1,467

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 29/9

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:50-07:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,495

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,495

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

15:40-13:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

14:30-06:10

2 stops31h 40m

$1,525

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 11/8

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

$1,543

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

09:50-06:10

1 stop36h 20m

$1,569

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

18:00-13:05

2 stops52h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

08:20-17:00

2 stops47h 40m

$1,574

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

11:05-11:25

2 stops39h 20m

$1,574

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 14/10

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

$1,577

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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 $1,095). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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 2 July 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 2 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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
3,285 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
922 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
870 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,095). Flying from Australia to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$883Average$1,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,236Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,294Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,401Average$1,904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,401Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,410Average$2,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,431Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,455Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,660Average$2,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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