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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from R10 296

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R15 409

One-way from

R10 296
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • South Africa to Australia

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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 18 December 2024.

Mon 23/129:55JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/315:50SYD - JNB
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R20 521
Sun 29/1221:45JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R22 141
Tue 24/1220:35JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Fri 14/313:25SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 15mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R22 555
Tue 31/1211:05JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12R23 563
Tue 24/1213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/312:15SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R24 391
Wed 25/1210:00JNB - ADL
2 stops25h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/217:40ADL - JNB
2 stops47h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R24 409
Wed 25/1211:00CPT - SYD
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/19:30SYD - CPT
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R24 805
Wed 25/128:50JNB - ADL
1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 5/212:50ADL - JNB
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R24 931
Thu 26/1217:15JNB - ADL
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 16/118:15ADL - JNB
1 stop29h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12R25 165
Mon 23/129:55JNB - BNE
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/120:55BNE - JNB
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R25 903
Sun 29/1222:20JNB - PER
1 stop19h 50mEmirates
Fri 17/122:20PER - JNB
1 stop28h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R25 939
Mon 30/1213:45JNB - BNE
1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 4/99:20BNE - JNB
1 stop41h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R26 119

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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Cape TownAdelaide

CPT - ADL

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/5

10:40-16:20

2 stops22h 10m

Adelaide

Sat 17/5

17:35-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

R15 409

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

8:50-15:30

1 stop23h 10m

Adelaide

Sun 18/5

21:40-17:00

1 stop26h 50m

R17 353

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

13:45-11:50

1 stop37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

12:15-6:10

1 stop26h 55m

R18 037

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

9:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

R18 343

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

9:55-6:25

1 stop35h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

21:30-8:35

2 stops44h 05m

R18 361

JohannesburgAdelaide

JNB - ADL

JNBADL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

20:55-22:30

1 stop17h 05m

Adelaide

Tue 22/4

19:35-5:15

1 stop17h 10m

R18 685

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

9:35-23:45

3 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

18:10-15:35

2 stops30h 25m

R18 883

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

13:45-14:40

1 stop18h 55m

Perth

Mon 4/8

1:10-6:10

1 stop35h 00m

R18 901

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

17:15-18:40

1 stop17h 25m

Brisbane

Mon 1/9

20:45-16:10

1 stop27h 25m

R19 045

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

11:20-12:55

2 stops41h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 23/4

0:55-7:40

1 stop38h 45m

R19 063

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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 021). Flying from South Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 357). 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 18 December 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 18 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, South African and Turkish Airlines 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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Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 296. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, 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 021). Flying from South Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 357). 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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South AfricanCheapestR11 396AverageR21 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 182AverageR23 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 308AverageR22 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 517AverageR19 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 867AverageR21 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 067AverageR20 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 193AverageR24 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 496AverageR26 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR17 858AverageR19 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR20 037AverageR23 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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