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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from $696

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,199

One-way from

$696

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,676

Good round-trip deal

$1,521 or less

Good one-way deal

$929 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 45m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($374 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Australia.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Tue 5/819:50JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 27/806:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,199
Sat 18/1011:20JNB - PER
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1000:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/4$1,295
Thu 8/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/507:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,306
Mon 19/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Mon 26/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Deal found 15/4$1,320
Mon 5/513:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 12/522:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,331
Fri 30/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/610:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/4$1,365
Thu 8/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/511:05MEL - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,412
Fri 9/511:20JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/514:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,412
Tue 2/1212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,421
Tue 13/511:20JNB - BNE
1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 17/509:00BNE - JNB
2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,440
Fri 16/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/507:30MEL - JNB
2 stops56h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,459
Mon 5/513:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/522:45PER - JNB
3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,483

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Australia 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 16 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

Perth

Wed 27/8

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

$1,199

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

11:20-07:45

1 stop38h 25m

Perth

Fri 6/6

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

$1,294

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,306

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

11:20-22:25

1 stop27h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 5/8

12:35-07:40

1 stop27h 05m

$1,314

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

Perth

Mon 26/5

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

$1,320

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

13:55-18:40

1 stop22h 45m

Perth

Mon 12/5

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

$1,331

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

11:20-08:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

10:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,365

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-05:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

11:05-07:40

2 stops28h 35m

$1,412

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

11:20-18:00

2 stops46h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

14:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,412

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

09:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

07:30-08:20

2 stops56h 50m

$1,459

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of $129). Flying from South Africa to Australia 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 ZA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 16 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $696. Users have also found prices from $704 and $806 on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Australia 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 South Africa to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of $129). Flying from South Africa to Australia 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Australia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,233Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,280Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,281Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,353Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,411Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,517Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,548Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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