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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $531

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,198

One-way from

$531

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,022

Good round-trip deal

$1,534 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,156 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 10/5-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Australia to Africa
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($203 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Africa
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 25 March 2025.

Sat 10/513:00MEL - NBO
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/500:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,198
Thu 8/521:15SYD - CAI
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/508:20CAI - SYD
2 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,269
Thu 19/611:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 30/814:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/3$1,287
Tue 20/520:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 25/614:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,293
Thu 8/520:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 15/514:45CAI - SYD
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,295
Tue 3/621:15SYD - NBO
1 stop32h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 16/600:30NBO - SYD
1 stop24h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 24/3$1,296
Sat 17/511:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 29/814:30CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$1,314
Thu 1/521:15SYD - NBO
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/500:30NBO - SYD
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,322
Fri 6/607:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Wed 18/600:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 24/3$1,333
Fri 30/506:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/619:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,379
Thu 24/421:45MEL - CAI
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/514:40CAI - MEL
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,397
Tue 20/521:00SYD - CAI
2 stops43h 00mHainan Airlines
Thu 19/612:25CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,432

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Africa 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Africa that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

13:00-23:00

2 stops41h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 16/5

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,198

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

21:15-05:35

2 stops39h 20m

Cairo

Thu 15/5

08:20-20:00

2 stops52h 40m

$1,269

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 30/8

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,287

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Wed 25/6

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,293

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 15/5

14:45-14:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,295

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

21:15-23:00

1 stop32h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/6

00:30-07:50

1 stop24h 20m

$1,296

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Fri 29/8

14:30-12:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,314

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:15-23:00

1 stop32h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/5

00:30-06:10

2 stops46h 40m

$1,322

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 18/6

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,333

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 30/5

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

$1,379

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Africa

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 $1,109). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 Africa. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ($531), China Eastern ($754), and Sichuan Airlines ($767).

  • 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?

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  • 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 $1,109). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$887Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$917Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,087Average$2,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,112Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,154Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$2,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,272Average$2,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,317Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,317Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,372Average$2,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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