Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R8 962

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
abr. 3 — abr. 101
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 29 marzo 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 479

One-way from

R8 962

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 033

Good round-trip deal

R21 396 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 693 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Search Deals
27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R37 580 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 625 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to South Africa.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to South Africa.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Australia to South Africa

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 29 marzo 2025.

jue. 16/101:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
vie. 31/1019:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3R16 150
sáb. 11/1017:20PER - JNB
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 23/109:50JNB - PER
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R17 192
mié. 14/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
mar. 20/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 28/3R17 430
dom. 30/30:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
dom. 6/711:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/3R17 741
jue. 8/59:30SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 50mEtihad Airways
mié. 21/59:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R18 344
sáb. 30/811:00SYD - JNB
1 stop27h 10mSingapore Airlines
dom. 14/913:45JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3R18 363
sáb. 24/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 22/69:50JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R18 875
vie. 21/110:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
mié. 7/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3R19 021
mar. 13/57:50PER - DUR
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun. 19/512:05DUR - PER
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R19 076
mar. 13/523:50PER - DUR
1 stop21h 00mSouth African
lun. 19/58:10DUR - PER
1 stop22h 10mSouth African
Deal found 27/3R19 241
mié. 14/55:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 29/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R19 533
lun. 12/519:45MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mSouth African
lun. 19/520:55JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 25mSouth African
Deal found 28/3R19 625

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to South Africa 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 29 marzo 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

lun. 12/5

17:10-18:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 19/5

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

R16 479

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

mié. 14/5

23:50-5:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 20/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

R17 430

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

mar. 3/6

21:55-8:20

2 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 24/6

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R17 960

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 12/5

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 28/5

9:50-20:55

2 stops27h 05m

R18 290

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 16/6

11:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 7/7

19:50-5:55

1 stop26h 05m

R18 418

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb. 24/5

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 22/6

9:50-7:55

2 stops38h 05m

R18 875

PerthDurban

PER - DUR

PERDUR

Perth

mar. 13/5

7:50-11:35

3 stops33h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

lun. 19/5

12:05-18:40

2 stops24h 35m

R19 076

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

mié. 7/5

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 13/5

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R19 167

PerthDurban

PER - DUR

PERDUR

Perth

mar. 13/5

23:50-14:50

1 stop21h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

lun. 19/5

8:10-12:20

1 stop22h 10m

R19 241

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 28/5

12:30-5:15

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/6

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

R19 423

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/3

Showing 1-10 of 58 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Australia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Australia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 29 marzo 2025.

When flying from Australia to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 29 marzo 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
1 285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
3 192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.
Virgin Australia
7,5
Good
395 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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
837 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    R11 230 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R12 053 and R12 400, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Australia to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 8 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

Discover the top 8 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 marzo 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR11 308AverageR21 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 384AverageR22 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
South AfricanCheapestR15 711AverageR22 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 189AverageR25 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 295AverageR27 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR18 313AverageR27 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR20 527AverageR32 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAirCheapestR29 538AverageR33 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search RwandAir flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Australia to South Africa?

When you search for this flight from Australia to South Africa, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Australia to South Africa?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Australia to South Africa for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Australia to South Africa with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Australia to South Africa flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Australia to South Africa become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for Australia to South Africa flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.