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Cheap flights from Africa to Sydney from $730

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,311

One-way from

$730

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,914

Good round-trip deal

$1,570 or less

Good one-way deal

$938 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • Africa to Sydney
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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 18 July 2025.

Sun 31/811:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/921:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$1,311
Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,361
Mon 25/806:40NBO - SYD
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/909:15SYD - NBO
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,381
Mon 3/1109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,382
Sat 27/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/316:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/7$1,385
Sat 1/1113:30CAI - SYD
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 20/1113:30SYD - CAI
3 stops51h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/7$1,478
Sun 14/1205:25CAI - SYD
2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/210:00SYD - CAI
2 stops32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,507
Thu 14/812:55CAI - SYD
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/920:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,559
Mon 18/800:30NBO - SYD
1 stop24h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 27/809:15SYD - NBO
1 stop20h 45mAirAsia X
Deal found 17/7$1,637
Mon 8/1216:55CAI - SYD
2 stops29h 45mLufthansa
Tue 24/216:10SYD - CAI
2 stops36h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/7$1,644
Thu 6/1106:05CPT - SYD
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1116:20SYD - CPT
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,646
Sat 2/807:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 6/809:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,654

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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 18 July 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

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

21:50-07:40

1 stop41h 50m

$1,311

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:45-06:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,361

NairobiSydney

NBO - SYD

NBOSYD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/8

06:40-07:50

3 stops42h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

09:15-13:05

3 stops34h 50m

$1,381

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

09:50-18:35

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

21:30-07:10

2 stops42h 40m

$1,382

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

09:50-06:10

1 stop35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

$1,385

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Sat 1/11

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/11

13:30-08:00

3 stops51h 30m

$1,478

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Sun 14/12

05:25-21:50

2 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

10:00-09:20

2 stops32h 20m

$1,507

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Thu 14/8

12:55-08:00

2 stops36h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

$1,559

NairobiSydney

NBO - SYD

NBOSYD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 18/8

00:30-07:50

1 stop24h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

09:15-23:00

1 stop20h 45m

$1,637

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Mon 8/12

16:55-07:40

2 stops29h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

16:10-19:30

2 stops36h 20m

$1,644

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Africa to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 18 July 2025.

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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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
935 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Africa to Sydney one-way?

    $730 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and AirAsia X, with prices starting from $756 and $810, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Africa to Sydney are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Cairo - Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Africa to Sydney?

    While on average a flight from Africa to Sydney is generally $2,621, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $887. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,108 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Africa to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Africa to Sydney. 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 18 July 2025.
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,172Average$2,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,181Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,185Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,200Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,216Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,306Average$2,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,309Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,368Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,402Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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