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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R10 683

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 234

One-way from

R10 683
19/3-24/3
  • 19/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Australia to South Africa
7/3
  • 7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 15m 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 17 January 2025.

Fri 1/815:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 18/813:45JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 216
Wed 19/317:55MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/320:35JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 234
Tue 11/218:10BNE - JNB
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/220:35JNB - BNE
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 310
Tue 22/418:10BNE - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/613:45JNB - BNE
1 stop33h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 385
Mon 3/218:20ADL - CPT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/215:50CPT - ADL
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 592
Sun 2/318:10BNE - CPT
2 stops47h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/310:40CPT - BNE
2 stops40h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 363
Sun 23/213:50PER - JNB
1 stop22h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27/214:00JNB - PER
1 stop27h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1R17 153
Sun 16/323:25PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 15mSouth African
Sun 13/420:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 15/1R17 491
Thu 13/27:25PER - JNB
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/29:55JNB - PER
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 112
Sun 30/323:50PER - CPT
1 stop20h 05mSouth African
Tue 13/517:25CPT - PER
1 stop12h 55mSouth African
Deal found 15/1R18 187
Mon 27/1016:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 8/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R18 281
Sat 1/31:10PER - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/310:40CPT - PER
2 stops19h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R18 319

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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

17:55-4:40

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

20:35-22:20

1 stop16h 45m

R15 234

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 11/2

18:10-4:40

1 stop18h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

20:35-23:20

1 stop18h 45m

R15 310

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

13:45-20:35

1 stop22h 50m

R15 498

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Mon 3/2

18:20-10:20

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/2

15:50-22:25

2 stops22h 05m

R15 592

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Sun 2/3

18:10-9:25

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

10:40-10:45

2 stops40h 05m

R16 363

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 23/2

13:50-6:10

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

14:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

R17 153

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 16/3

23:25-4:40

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

R17 491

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 25/2

18:10-6:10

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

14:00-16:55

1 stop42h 55m

R17 849

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 13/2

7:25-8:35

3 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/2

9:55-15:55

2 stops24h 00m

R18 112

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 30/3

23:50-13:55

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

17:25-12:20

1 stop12h 55m

R18 187

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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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7,7
Good
53 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7,5
Good
826 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 150 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 Qatar Airways and South African, with prices starting from R13 034 and R13 241, 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

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Virgin AustraliaCheapestR11 628AverageR22 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 698AverageR25 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 131AverageR23 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 813AverageR22 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR19 308AverageR27 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 616AverageR29 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 995AverageR28 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR30 376AverageR34 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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