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R7 808+ Cheap flights to Australia

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Flights to Australia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Australia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 marzo 2025.

Return from

R14 924

One-way from

R7 808

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 799
South African
  • South African
  • 13/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Perth
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R36 174 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 069 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 marzo 2025.

mar. 13/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
mar. 20/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Deal found 23/3R14 924
vie. 2/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
jue. 15/514:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/3R14 961
mié. 6/813:45JNB - PER
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
mar. 23/91:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R15 033
lun. 13/1011:20JNB - PER
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
lun. 27/1011:05PER - JNB
1 stop26h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/3R15 106
mar. 5/811:20JNB - BNE
1 stop39h 45mCathay Pacific
mar. 26/823:55BNE - JNB
1 stop39h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3R16 125
dom. 4/511:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 25/523:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R16 307

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 13/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

Perth

mar. 20/5

23:50-5:15

Nonstop11h 25m

R14 924

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

jue. 15/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R14 961

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 6/8

13:45-5:10

1 stop33h 25m

Perth

mar. 23/9

1:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

R15 033

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 3/4

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

Perth

mar. 22/4

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

R15 434

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 5/8

11:20-11:05

1 stop39h 45m

Brisbane

mar. 26/8

23:55-7:40

1 stop39h 45m

R16 125

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 4/5

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

dom. 25/5

23:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R16 307

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 6/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

mar. 13/5

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

R16 326

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/6

19:50-10:20

1 stop30h 30m

Brisbane

dom. 27/7

14:45-18:35

1 stop35h 50m

R16 453

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 13/4

8:10-18:40

1 stop28h 30m

Perth

dom. 20/4

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

R16 708

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 8/5

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 21/5

11:00-7:40

2 stops28h 40m

R16 708

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Best time to book a flight to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Australia

How long is the flight to Australia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Australia takes 24 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Australia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Australia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Australia should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Australia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From R848

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R656

Emirates

Emirates

From R1 127

South African

South African

From R644

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Australia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Australia are South African, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

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 0.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 0.0 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Australia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Australia in the last few years. This data was updated on 23 marzo 2025.
The most popular places in Australia to fly to are Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.

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 23 marzo 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Australia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
1 283 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
3 188 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
1 319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
832 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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.

FAQs about flying to Australia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Australia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Australia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Australia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Australia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

    Melbourne Avalon is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia. One-way flights to Melbourne Avalon typically cost R644, while return flights cost around R1 270.

  • How much is a return flight to Australia?

    A return flight to Australia will typically cost around R115, however they can be found for as little as R109.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Australia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Australia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0,0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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