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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Africa are AirAsia X ($614), China Eastern ($749), and Sichuan Airlines ($790). Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Africa?

To save on the cost of your flight from Australia to Africa, book at least 30 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 31% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,165 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,683.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Africa. Flights to Africa from Australia in February are about $2,360 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $1,256.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Africa?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to 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.

$1,487+ Flights from Australia to Africa

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Africa

Round-trip from	$1,325
One-way from	$534
Good round-trip deal	$1,574 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,141 or less

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12/5-5/6
2 total stops
57h 35m total
Australia to Africa

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18/3
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33h 10m total
Australia to Africa

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Mon 12/523:35MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 5/613:45JNB - MEL

1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,325

Fri 7/322:30MEL - CAI

1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 21/312:30CAI - MEL

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/1$1,360

Mon 3/316:10SYD - JNB

1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/313:45JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,362

Fri 7/313:35MEL - CAI

3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/313:50CAI - MEL

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,371

Sun 21/913:45PER - JNB

1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines

Fri 31/1019:50JNB - PER

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,389

Sat 15/221:30MEL - CAI

1 stop42h 15mSichuan Airlines

Sat 29/314:00CAI - MEL

1 stop40h 20mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,398

Sun 11/515:25SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/609:55JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,477

Sat 17/520:20SYD - CAI

1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines

Fri 29/814:45CAI - SYD

1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,485

Mon 7/411:00SYD - CAI

1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 29/514:30CAI - SYD

1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/1$1,488

Sat 3/521:15SYD - CAI

2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/513:10CAI - SYD

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,490

Thu 17/413:00MEL - NBO

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/400:30NBO - MEL

1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,496

Thu 17/720:45SYD - NBO

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/806:40NBO - SYD

3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,514

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Mon 12/523:35MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 5/613:45JNB - MEL

1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,325

Thu 6/301:00MEL - CAI

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/301:30CAI - MEL

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,344

Fri 7/322:30MEL - CAI

1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 21/312:30CAI - MEL

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/1$1,352

Thu 17/420:20MEL - CAI

1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines

Sat 26/414:45CAI - MEL

1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,374

Sat 15/221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways

Wed 26/210:00JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,515

Thu 17/421:45MEL - NBO

1 stop32h 15mAirAsia X

Wed 23/400:30NBO - MEL

1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X

Deal found 21/1$1,533

Thu 17/410:20MEL - NBO

2 stops28h 10mChina Southern

Sun 11/515:00NBO - MEL

2 stops34h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 20/1$1,626

Sun 13/720:20SYD - NBO

1 stop29h 15mAir India

Fri 8/820:05NBO - SYD

1 stop39h 45mAir India

Deal found 20/1$1,656

Mon 3/222:45PER - JNB

1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 15/213:20JNB - PER

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,670

Fri 31/113:05PER - JNB

1 stop28h 20mAir Mauritius

Sat 8/213:10JNB - PER

1 stop14h 00mAir Mauritius

Deal found 21/1$1,718

Wed 19/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Wed 26/217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,749

Sun 9/300:15PER - JNB

1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 15/311:05JNB - PER

1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/1$1,752

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Mon 3/309:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 10/317:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,762

Fri 21/323:25PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 21/420:55JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 21/1$1,853

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Sun 26/109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 9/217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,853

Sun 26/108:20SYD - JNB

1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/220:35JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,858

Mon 27/106:15MEL - JNB

1 stop43h 20mEmirates

Mon 3/218:50JNB - MEL

2 stops64h 45mEmirates

Deal found 19/1$1,933

Tue 28/122:20PER - JNB

1 stop28h 30mEmirates

Tue 4/222:20JNB - PER

1 stop19h 50mEmirates

Deal found 21/1$1,922

Wed 29/122:30MEL - CAI

1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 17/514:30CAI - MEL

1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/1$1,632

Wed 29/106:55MEL - CPT

2 stops35h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/310:40CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,728

Wed 29/113:50PER - JNB

1 stop22h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 28/213:45JNB - PER

1 stop33h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,757

Wed 29/118:15SYD - JNB

1 stop19h 25mSouth African

Mon 10/220:35JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mSouth African

Deal found 21/1$1,837

Fri 31/113:05PER - JNB

1 stop28h 20mAir Mauritius

Sat 8/213:10JNB - PER

1 stop14h 00mAir Mauritius

Deal found 21/1$1,718

Fri 31/122:45PER - JNB

1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 16/208:50JNB - PER

1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,811

Fri 31/123:25PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sat 8/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 21/1$1,870

Fri 31/112:25PER - JNB

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/211:05JNB - PER

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,898

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Tue 18/321:50SYD - NBO

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$534

Thu 27/221:50SYD - NBO

1 stop33h 10mAirAsia X

Deal found 20/1$614

Sat 1/311:10BNE - CAI

1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1$749

Thu 27/220:50SYD - CAI

1 stop42h 55mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 21/1$790

Sun 20/412:50SYD - CAI

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$811

Sat 22/201:30MEL - CAI

2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$827

Sun 23/220:45MEL - CAI

2 stops44h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 20/1$843

Sat 1/314:55BNE - CAI

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$875

Tue 11/321:00SYD - CAI

2 stops44h 15mHainan Airlines

Deal found 19/1$890

Tue 13/521:30MEL - MRU

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$896

Sat 1/212:00SYD - CAI

1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1$1,043

Sat 15/221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,134

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

13:45-04:20

1 stop30h 35m

$1,325

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

22:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Fri 21/3

12:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,360

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

19:10-06:10

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

13:45-11:50

1 stop37h 05m

$1,362

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

13:35-16:25

3 stops35h 50m

Cairo

Fri 21/3

13:50-23:45

2 stops24h 55m

$1,371

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

21:30-06:45

1 stop42h 15m

Cairo

Sat 29/3

14:00-15:20

1 stop40h 20m

$1,398

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 24/3

01:10-06:10

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

$1,403

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

15:25-08:35

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

09:55-06:10

1 stop36h 15m

$1,477

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

21:15-11:05

2 stops44h 50m

Cairo

Fri 16/5

13:10-09:45

2 stops37h 35m

$1,490

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/4

21:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 29/5

14:45-14:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,496

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

13:00-23:00

2 stops41h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 23/4

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,496

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $1,158). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 AF?

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

Rainfall in Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,358 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,341 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,358 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Hainan Airlines

7.7

Good

36 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,358 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Africa one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Africa are AirAsia X ($614), China Eastern ($749), and Sichuan Airlines ($790).
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to 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 Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Africa (average of $1,158). Flying from Australia to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$740	Average$1,573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$990	Average$1,825	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,080	Average$2,400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$1,155	Average$1,373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest$1,285	Average$2,165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,307	Average$1,695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest$1,329	Average$1,818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$1,344	Average$1,595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,368	Average$2,203	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,525	Average$2,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights

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