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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from R10 026

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 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Nov 20 — Nov 271
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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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 15 November 2024.

Sun 17/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 21/1110:45MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/11R18 537
Mon 2/129:55JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 27/1221:00MEL - JNB
2 stops68h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/11R19 615
Thu 14/1117:50JNB - PER
3 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 29/1122:45PER - JNB
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Sat 16/118:35JNB - PER
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/1122:45PER - JNB
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
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Mon 25/113:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Mon 27/123:30MEL - JNB
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Deal found 14/11R20 455
Sun 24/1121:45JNB - SYD
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Deal found 15/11R20 674
Sat 16/1112:45JNB - SYD
1 stop45h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 29/116:30SYD - JNB
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Deal found 14/11R21 039
Sun 17/1113:25JNB - PER
2 stops29h 00mEmirates
Sun 24/1112:25PER - JNB
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Thu 12/1214:00JNB - PER
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Thu 13/317:30PER - JNB
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Deal found 14/11R21 496
Sun 24/1112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 30/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/11R21 514
Mon 2/129:55JNB - BNE
2 stops28h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/1219:50BNE - JNB
2 stops68h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/11R21 514
Wed 25/1222:30JNB - ADL
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/218:35ADL - JNB
1 stop20h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/11R21 551

Find flights from South Africa to Australia within your budget

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 622 856 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of R1 032). Flying from South Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 350). 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 15 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Australia as you normally would.

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 inches 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).

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 15 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific from South Africa to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve South Africa to Australia flights?

    In South Africa, you can purchase a flight to Australia via the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, the Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town, the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, or the Port Elizabeth Airport in Port Elizabeth. Flights to Australia can be serviced to Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne, with some airports providing continuation to Adelaide, Canberra, or Albury. The O.R. Tambo International Airport is just 20 minutes from the city centre, while the Cape Town International Airport is just 17 minutes from the city. The King Shaka International Airport is a 20-minute drive from Durban by car or taxi.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to Australia?

    There are nonstop flights available from the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to the Perth Airport in Australia. Nonstop flights are nine hours and 30 minutes long. There are no other direct flights available from South Africa to Australia. Most flights include at least one stop and can extend the duration of the travel by over a day.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to Australia?

    There are quite a few flights available from the various South African airports to a number of Australian airports that include one or two stopovers. The most common flight will stop at the Dubai International Airport or the Hong Kong International Airport for one or two hours before continuing the final leg of the journey to Australia. Flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town can also include layovers in other Australian cities, which can sometimes be an overnight stay.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to Australia?

    Travellers are required to have an updated visa and passport in order to enter the country of Australia. Some passport holders can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority, or ETA, which serves as a visa that allows visitors to remain in the country for up to 90 days. If you plan on extending your stay beyond that, you are required to have a valid visa before your scheduled flight date to the country.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 191. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Australia for a low price.

  • 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.

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

    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.

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

    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of R1 032). Flying from South Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 350). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from South Africa to Australia?

    In a quest to use more sustainable travel methods on flights to Australia from South Africa, a great place to start is by finding an eco-friendly airline to make your trip. A great choice for an airline on this route is Qatar Airways due to the fact that they have their own carbon offset program that lets their passengers offset their carbon dioxide emissions during their route of flight. They also reduce waste from their flights by recycling things such as cardboard, plastics, and cooking oil. Another good choice for an airline on this route is Malaysia Airlines. In the spring of 2021, they launched their sustainability blueprint that creates a goal for the airline to be carbon neutral by the year 2050.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from South Africa to Australia?

    Once you have found an eco-friendly airline to make the trip to Australia from South Africa think about booking a ticket in economy class rather than business class or first class. Because there are more passengers per given area in an aircraft in economy class this is a more fuel-efficient manner of flying. On long trips such as this, it can be difficult to book direct flights but if you can find a direct flight or make as few layovers as possible you will be making an incredibly positive impact on the environment. When you are getting ready for your trip try to pack as little as possible since bringing less weight on the plane means less fuel burned on your flight and fewer emissions that are being put into the environment.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Australia. 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 622 856 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
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South AfricanCheapestR11 530AverageR21 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 750AverageR22 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 310AverageR24 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 742AverageR19 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 970AverageR24 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 122AverageR21 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 771AverageR22 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 443AverageR26 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 751AverageR26 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR18 104AverageR20 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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