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Cheap flights from Australia to Africa from $717

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,260

One-way from

$717

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,231

Good round-trip deal

$1,342 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,148 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/9-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 35m total
  • Australia to Africa
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Australia to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 8/920:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 10/1113:30CAI - SYD
1 stop39h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,260
Sat 26/711:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 21/814:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,270
Sat 10/520:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 28/614:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,295
Tue 20/520:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 17/614:45CAI - SYD
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,322
Mon 12/511:00SYD - CAI
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/514:30CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,325
Wed 14/507:00MEL - CAI
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/514:40CAI - MEL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,344
Wed 28/513:05PER - MRU
Nonstop8h 40mAir Mauritius
Sat 31/522:20MRU - PER
Nonstop6h 50mAir Mauritius
Deal found 14/4$1,409
Tue 2/920:30PER - JNB
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/922:20JNB - PER
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,447
Tue 13/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Tue 27/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 14/4$1,488
Mon 12/501:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 27/519:50JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,492
Fri 10/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,602
Sat 18/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1009:50JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,606

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Africa that are best for you.

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Africa

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Return

Price

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

20:30-09:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Mon 10/11

13:30-13:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,260

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Thu 21/8

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,270

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sat 28/6

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,295

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Tue 17/6

14:45-14:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,322

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Mon 19/5

14:30-16:15

2 stops42h 45m

$1,325

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

07:00-05:35

2 stops29h 35m

Cairo

Wed 21/5

14:40-05:30

2 stops31h 50m

$1,344

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Wed 28/5

13:05-17:45

Nonstop8h 40m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 31/5

22:20-09:10

Nonstop6h 50m

$1,409

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 2/9

20:30-05:30

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

22:20-19:50

2 stops39h 30m

$1,447

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 13/5

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,488

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 12/5

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

$1,492

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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 $1,108). 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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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 Sichuan Airlines ($776), China Eastern ($898), and Cathay Pacific ($991).

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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 $1,108). 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$915Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$976Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$998Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,248Average$2,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,314Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,350Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,438Average$2,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,495Average$2,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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