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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $799

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
23 Apr — 30 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,440

One-way from

$799

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,035

Good round-trip deal

$1,842 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,138 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($375 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($121 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 18 April 2025.

Tue 13/501:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 27/519:50JNB - PER
1 stop34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,490
Tue 13/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Tue 20/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 17/4$1,509
Tue 21/1005:10PER - JNB
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1122:20JNB - PER
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,523
Thu 13/1100:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,595
Sat 17/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,614
Thu 15/505:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,625
Fri 25/420:30SYD - JNB
2 stops43h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/509:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,628
Fri 9/512:05MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,663
Mon 11/801:10PER - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 30/810:40CPT - PER
2 stops36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,721
Mon 2/623:50PER - CPT
1 stop19h 35mSouth African
Tue 17/614:15CPT - PER
1 stop16h 05mSouth African
Deal found 17/4$1,729
Thu 15/518:10BNE - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 27/513:45JNB - BNE
1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,733
Wed 28/500:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 17/611:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,738

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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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Depart

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Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 13/5

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

19:50-12:30

1 stop34h 40m

$1,490

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 13/5

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,509

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

$1,614

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

09:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,625

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 14/5

14:50-13:05

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

14:30-05:50

2 stops33h 20m

$1,639

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

15:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,647

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

12:05-13:05

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,663

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 2/6

23:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

14:15-12:20

1 stop16h 05m

$1,729

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Thu 15/5

18:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

13:45-10:20

1 stop36h 35m

$1,733

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 28/5

00:10-07:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

$1,738

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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 $1,108). 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 18 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 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 18 April 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
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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.

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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 Singapore Airlines ($944), Cathay Pacific ($959), and Etihad Airways ($988).

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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 $1,108). 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 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$989Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,120Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,276Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,328Average$2,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,420Average$2,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,481Average$2,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,482Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapest$1,503Average$1,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,710Average$2,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,777Average$2,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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