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 ($889), Singapore Airlines ($979), and Qatar Airways ($1,000). Find deals

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Australia to South Africa, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 26% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,282 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,282.

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

March can be a great time to fly to South Africa from Australia with a flight ticket averaging about $2,117. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $1,348. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Australia to South Africa?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to South 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.

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Round-trip from	$1,345
One-way from	$889
Good round-trip deal	$1,549 or less
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Singapore Airlines
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2 total stops
66h 10m total
Australia to South Africa

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22/2
1 total stop
44h 05m total
Australia to South Africa

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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 28 January 2025.

Wed 28/518:25MEL - JNB

1 stop19h 45mSingapore Airlines

Wed 2/719:50JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,296

Fri 1/809:20BNE - JNB

1 stop41h 15mSingapore Airlines

Fri 15/819:50JNB - BNE

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,301

Mon 10/1112:15SYD - JNB

1 stop39h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 16/1113:45JNB - SYD

1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,358

Sun 21/913:45PER - JNB

1 stop34h 50mSingapore Airlines

Fri 31/1019:50JNB - PER

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,399

Fri 14/309:05BNE - CPT

2 stops56h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 30/310:40CPT - BNE

2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,450

Mon 3/321:30SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 24/309:55JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,456

Tue 4/318:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 26/310:00JNB - MEL

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/1$1,479

Sun 16/301:10PER - CPT

2 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 30/310:40CPT - PER

2 stops19h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,522

Mon 15/923:55PER - JNB

1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific

Tue 28/1011:05JNB - PER

1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/1$1,530

Sun 9/221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 9/313:20JNB - SYD

1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,590

Thu 27/223:35PER - JNB

2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/314:35JNB - PER

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,601

Wed 26/216:10SYD - CPT

2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/310:40CPT - SYD

2 stops40h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,617

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Wed 5/306:55MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 30/313:45JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,345

Mon 3/321:30SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 17/309:55JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,463

Wed 12/300:15PER - JNB

1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific

Sun 23/311:05JNB - PER

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/1$1,530

Sun 9/221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 9/313:20JNB - SYD

1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,590

Thu 13/317:00PER - JNB

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/313:25JNB - PER

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,592

Tue 4/323:25PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 9/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 27/1$1,620

Mon 17/209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 24/217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,773

Tue 11/217:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mRwandAir

Wed 26/203:10JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 27/1$1,886

Mon 3/206:00PER - JNB

1 stop20h 50mEmirates

Mon 10/218:50JNB - PER

1 stop23h 20mEmirates

Deal found 26/1$1,933

Wed 26/309:15SYD - JNB

2 stops35h 10mAir Mauritius

Tue 15/413:10JNB - SYD

2 stops22h 25mAir Mauritius

Deal found 27/1$1,957

Mon 24/221:55BNE - CPT

1 stop44h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 3/312:35CPT - BNE

1 stop44h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 27/1$2,002

Tue 8/421:05SYD - CPT

2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/516:35CPT - SYD

2 stops42h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/1$2,183

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Tue 4/323:25PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Sun 9/320:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 27/1$1,620

Mon 3/309:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 24/317:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,766

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Tue 28/121:10SYD - JNB

1 stop28h 25mEmirates

Thu 13/218:50JNB - SYD

1 stop38h 45mEmirates

Deal found 28/1$1,719

Tue 28/122:30MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 20mEmirates

Sat 3/522:20JNB - MEL

1 stop23h 10mEmirates

Deal found 28/1$1,722

Sat 1/217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 4/320:00JNB - MEL

1 stop42h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,690

Sat 1/221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways

Fri 28/209:55JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,709

Sat 1/221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/211:05JNB - SYD

2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,744

Sun 2/222:45PER - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 17/213:20JNB - PER

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,730

Sun 2/222:45PER - JNB

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/208:25JNB - PER

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,824

Mon 3/223:25PER - JNB

Nonstop11h 15mSouth African

Mon 10/220:35JNB - PER

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Deal found 26/1$1,660

Mon 3/208:40MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 4/311:05JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/1$1,763

Thu 6/218:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 21/209:55JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,510

Thu 6/221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 20/213:20JNB - SYD

1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,747

Thu 6/217:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 6/312:35CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/1$1,805

One-way flights from Australia to South Africa
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Sat 22/221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/1$889

Tue 22/420:45SYD - JNB

3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$894

Mon 3/316:40MEL - CPT

2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$979

Thu 20/221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/1$1,000

Tue 4/211:15SYD - CPT

3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,006

Fri 25/409:45PER - JNB

3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,019

Thu 20/222:45PER - JNB

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,021

Thu 20/200:15PER - JNB

1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/1$1,030

Mon 3/217:00PER - CPT

3 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,043

Mon 24/221:30MEL - CPT

2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,046

Tue 4/221:40SYD - CPT

1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,061

Tue 22/401:10PER - JNB

1 stop35h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,072

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

18:25-06:10

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,296

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Wed 28/5

23:50-18:35

1 stop50h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

$1,302

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 1/4

17:10-18:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

19:50-23:55

1 stop22h 05m

$1,412

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

21:30-08:35

1 stop44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

09:55-18:35

1 stop23h 40m

$1,456

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

18:15-08:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

10:00-16:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,479

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/3

16:10-06:25

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

19:50-05:55

1 stop26h 05m

$1,483

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 13/3

00:15-07:40

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

11:05-22:45

1 stop29h 40m

$1,544

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

21:40-09:25

1 stop44h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,590

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 27/2

23:35-20:00

2 stops50h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

14:35-19:35

2 stops47h 00m

$1,601

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 4/3

23:25-04:40

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,620

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to South Africa

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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 $1,149). 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?

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

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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to South Africa, such as Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,325 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,726 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

430 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Related info for your journey

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 ($889), Singapore Airlines ($979), and Qatar Airways ($1,000).
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to South 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 South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of $1,149). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,074	Average$2,036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,222	Average$2,073	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,330	Average$2,237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,516	Average$1,985	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Mauritius	Cheapest$1,522	Average$1,935	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,522	Average$2,084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,540	Average$2,184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,563	Average$2,481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,587	Average$2,253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,799	Average$2,524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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

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Rainfall in South Africa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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