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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $740

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,473

One-way from

$805

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,874

Good round-trip deal

$1,864 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,152 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($335 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Tue 23/901:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/1019:50JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,389
Tue 20/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Tue 3/620:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 26/3$1,508
Tue 3/607:50PER - JNB
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/611:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,544
Mon 5/518:00MEL - JNB
2 stops46h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,592
Sun 5/1000:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 6/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,606
Sat 24/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/609:50JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,625
Sat 24/512:05MEL - JNB
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/613:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,633
Sat 24/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/609:50JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,635
Thu 24/415:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,651
Mon 5/519:45MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mSouth African
Sun 11/520:55JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 25mSouth African
Deal found 26/3$1,690
Sun 11/505:00MEL - DUR
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/520:45DUR - MEL
2 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,709
Wed 7/521:25BNE - JNB
2 stops42h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/509:50JNB - BNE
2 stops29h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,711

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

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 8/6

01:10-06:10

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

$1,471

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 20/5

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,508

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 3/6

07:50-08:20

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,544

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

18:00-08:20

2 stops46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

09:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,592

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

18:05-06:10

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

$1,600

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

09:50-18:00

1 stop24h 10m

$1,625

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:05-08:20

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

$1,633

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

09:50-08:25

2 stops38h 35m

$1,635

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 11/5

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,660

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

19:45-05:15

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:55-05:20

1 stop24h 25m

$1,690

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,109). Flying from Australia to South 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 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 South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to South Africa, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
3,189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to South Africa are Etihad Airways ($928), Singapore Airlines ($943), and Cathay Pacific ($964).

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,109). Flying from Australia to South 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 South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to South 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 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,084Average$2,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,341Average$2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,367Average$2,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,463Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,496Average$2,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,497Average$2,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,518Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,723Average$2,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,794Average$2,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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