Cheap flights from Africa to Sydney from $680

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Sydney

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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 28 April 2026.

Thu 18/614:15
CAI
-
SYD
3 stops34h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 27/810:00
SYD
-
CAI
3 stops53h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/4$1,259
Mon 22/612:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/614:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,270
Tue 10/1120:20
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/1115:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,276
Sun 23/809:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 30/815:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,298
Mon 14/1209:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/121:30
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,299
Sat 8/809:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 17/821:30
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,302
Wed 10/619:50
JNB
-
SYD
2 stops40h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/614:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,317
Mon 4/512:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/515:00
SYD
-
JNB
2 stops51h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,324
Sat 5/1209:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/116:35
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,326
Mon 21/909:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 1/1216:35
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,327
Wed 16/1209:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/121:30
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/4$1,333
Sun 24/514:15
CAI
-
SYD
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 31/520:30
SYD
-
CAI
1 stop43h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,386

Find flight deals from Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,259

One-way from

$680

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,752

Good round-trip deal

$1,640 or less

Good one-way deal

$997 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/6-27/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 88h 30m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 40m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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 28 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

09:50-17:50

1 stop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

$1,412

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

10:05-08:45

2 stops53h 40m

$1,430

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Sat 8/8

14:15-08:00

2 stops34h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/8

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,454

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

$1,498

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Thu 20/8

14:15-08:00

3 stops34h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

10:05-08:45

3 stops53h 40m

$1,504

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

14:40-06:10

3 stops31h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/9

20:45-15:20

1 stop26h 35m

$1,638

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

14:00-10:15

2 stops52h 15m

$1,671

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

09:55-14:55

1 stop21h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:35-12:40

1 stop35h 05m

$1,672

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

09:50-06:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/9

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

$1,672

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

20:55-11:20

3 stops29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,688

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Africa to Sydney?

The price you pay for your flight from Africa to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $908). Flying from Africa to Sydney in March is currently the most expensive (average of $3,094). 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 28 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to Sydney as you normally would.

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 28 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 23h. Africa and Sydney are separated by a distance of 11018 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?

    $510 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern, with prices starting from $540 and $563, 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 $2,763, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $680. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,237 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $908). Flying from Africa to Sydney in March is currently the most expensive (average of $3,094). 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 Africa to Sydney

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,066Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$1,137Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,179Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,195Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,286Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,315Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,398Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Gulf AirCheapest$1,618Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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