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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R10 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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R19 061

One-way from

R10 962
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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14/2
  • 14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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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 19 December 2024.

Thu 26/126:00PER - JNB
1 stop40h 35mEmirates
Tue 28/122:20JNB - PER
1 stop19h 50mEmirates
Deal found 19/12R27 794
Wed 25/1220:40SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 00mAir China
Wed 1/110:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
Deal found 18/12R28 283
Thu 26/1211:10PER - JNB
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/122:20JNB - PER
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R28 718
Wed 25/120:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 28/111:05JNB - PER
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12R32 324
Wed 18/1220:15MEL - JNB
2 stops44h 25mAir China
Wed 1/110:10JNB - MEL
2 stops44h 35mAir China
Deal found 17/12R32 722
Wed 25/1222:45PER - JNB
2 stops33h 35mRwandAir
Wed 15/13:10JNB - PER
2 stops33h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R33 519
Sun 29/127:00BNE - CPT
2 stops60h 40mEmirates
Sun 19/113:40CPT - BNE
2 stops56h 20mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R36 219
Sat 28/121:55BNE - CPT
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/113:40CPT - BNE
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R36 980
Thu 26/126:00SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/113:20JNB - SYD
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R37 052
Fri 20/129:30SYD - CPT
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/126:40CPT - SYD
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R37 216
Wed 25/120:10BNE - JNB
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/111:05JNB - BNE
2 stops63h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12R37 741
Wed 25/1221:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Wed 1/113:25JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R39 009

Find flights from Australia to South Africa within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 12/3

0:15-7:40

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

13:20-18:45

1 stop23h 25m

R19 061

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 19/5

1:10-6:10

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

13:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

R19 260

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Thu 13/2

18:10-9:25

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

10:40-16:55

2 stops22h 15m

R19 731

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 26/1

0:15-7:40

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

11:05-22:45

1 stop29h 40m

R19 858

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 1/3

1:10-9:25

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/4

10:40-14:40

2 stops46h 00m

R20 021

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

1:30-16:00

3 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

8:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

R20 401

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 1/6

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

18:40-20:15

1 stop17h 35m

R20 854

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 2/2

15:20-22:50

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

6:50-20:25

2 stops31h 35m

R21 054

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

17:10-14:40

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

13:35-23:30

1 stop25h 55m

R21 090

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 30/1

22:45-14:40

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

13:20-18:45

1 stop23h 25m

R21 126

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to South Africa

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

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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, RwandAir and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
839 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 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?

    R12 085 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R12 321 and R12 556, 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

Discover the top 9 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 241AverageR24 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 498AverageR24 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapestR16 196AverageR24 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 530AverageR22 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR18 601AverageR26 697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR18 843AverageR25 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 850AverageR28 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 989AverageR27 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR29 262AverageR33 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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