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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R10 926

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 676

One-way from

R10 926

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 768

Good round-trip deal

R22 203 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 640 or less
9/9-16/9
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 00m total
  • Australia to South Africa
27/7
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Australia to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R46 074 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R14 354 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 14 April 2025.

Tue 9/917:20PER - JNB
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/99:50JNB - PER
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 676
Mon 12/523:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Sun 25/520:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 13/4R18 039
Wed 25/66:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/813:45JNB - PER
1 stop16h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/4R18 096
Wed 28/520:30SYD - JNB
2 stops43h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/69:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R19 469
Mon 12/59:15PER - JNB
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/511:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/4R19 602
Mon 2/621:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/69:50JNB - SYD
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R19 602
Thu 12/67:55SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 5/719:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/4R19 869
Sun 4/55:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/59:50JNB - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R20 041
Mon 4/818:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25/913:45JNB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/4R20 441
Mon 12/519:45MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mSouth African
Mon 19/520:55JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 25mSouth African
Deal found 12/4R20 460
Wed 1/1023:50BNE - JNB
1 stop38h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/1019:50JNB - BNE
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/4R20 804
Fri 18/422:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 30/413:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R21 052

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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 14 April 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 9/9

17:20-8:20

2 stops45h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

9:50-5:50

2 stops38h 00m

R17 676

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 12/5

23:50-5:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

R18 039

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 25/6

6:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

13:45-12:30

1 stop16h 45m

R18 096

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

20:30-8:20

2 stops43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

R19 469

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 12/5

9:15-7:40

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R19 602

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

9:50-7:25

2 stops37h 35m

R19 602

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

7:55-18:35

1 stop42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

R19 869

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

12:05-13:05

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R20 174

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

13:45-17:10

1 stop19h 25m

R20 441

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Wed 1/10

23:50-6:10

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

R20 804

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Africa

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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 14 April 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 14 April 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 Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 746 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R11 784 and R12 604, 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 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 14 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR11 789AverageR22 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 911AverageR23 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 380AverageR23 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 231AverageR27 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 921AverageR26 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 093AverageR29 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR21 401AverageR33 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR30 796AverageR35 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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