Cheap flights from Africa to Sydney from $637

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Tue 9/1214:30CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 10mSichuan Airlines
Thu 5/221:25SYD - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,246
Wed 29/1011:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$1,304
Sun 2/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 15/1111:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,306
Fri 14/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/211:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,309
Sun 16/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,315
Sat 1/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,326
Sun 2/1111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,329
Wed 12/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1108:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$1,344
Sun 16/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1111:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$1,350
Mon 3/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1108:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,355
Tue 18/1110:15CAI - SYD
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15SYD - CAI
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$1,372
Sat 15/1121:00CAI - SYD
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1120:05SYD - CAI
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,395

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,246

One-way from

$637

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,423

Good round-trip deal

$1,693 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,190 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 9/12-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 15m total
  • Africa to Sydney
2/11
  • 2/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Africa to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Thu 12/3

14:30-14:40

1 stop39h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

21:25-06:30

1 stop42h 05m

$1,338

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Mon 1/12

13:00-15:30

1 stop41h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

20:40-08:15

1 stop44h 35m

$1,343

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:00-12:00

1 stop40h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

07:00-07:25

2 stops33h 25m

$1,361

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Tue 18/11

05:25-19:20

2 stops28h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/12

21:15-03:40

2 stops39h 25m

$1,458

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

21:30-07:10

2 stops42h 40m

$1,458

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:00-12:00

1 stop40h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

15:15-07:25

1 stop25h 10m

$1,469

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:20-08:45

2 stops36h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:05-07:25

1 stop29h 20m

$1,477

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Mon 17/11

02:20-19:20

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/11

21:15-23:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,527

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Tue 18/11

22:55-18:50

3 stops34h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/12

21:50-19:45

2 stops30h 55m

$1,558

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Sun 16/11

02:55-18:50

3 stops30h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

21:50-23:50

2 stops35h 00m

$1,615

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to Sydney

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Sydney?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $1,056). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,275). 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 AF to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Africa to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Africa to Sydney?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andSouth African from Africa to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Africa?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sydney from Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Africa to Sydney?

    Departing from Africa to Sydney will take you 39h 10m. Africa and Sydney are separated by a distance of 14392 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 Africa to Sydney one-way?

    $639 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $750 and $844, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Africa to Sydney?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Africa to Sydney?

    While on average a flight from Africa to Sydney is generally $2,936, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,012. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,263 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Africa to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Africa to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Africa to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Africa to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Africa to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Africa to Sydney 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 Africa to Sydney?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $1,056). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,275). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,179Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,183Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,197Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,225Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,304Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,323Average$2,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,430Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,499Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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