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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia from R8 253

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 642

One-way from

R8 253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 518

Good round-trip deal

R15 057 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 721 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • South Africa to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R40 861 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 131 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 30 June 2025.

Wed 13/819:50JNB - PER
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 20/86:25PER - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/6R14 642
Sat 16/89:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 29/821:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R14 660
Fri 22/89:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/85:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R14 678
Tue 18/1111:05JNB - PER
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/120:15PER - JNB
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/6R14 731
Wed 3/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/118:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6R15 228
Fri 22/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/821:00MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R15 423
Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R15 423
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/6R15 601
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - BNE
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/110:10BNE - JNB
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6R15 707
Fri 19/913:55JNB - PER
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 30/922:45PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R16 169
Tue 5/820:55JNB - PER
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 27/823:50PER - JNB
Nonstop11h 25mSouth African
Deal found 28/6R16 364
Wed 3/911:20JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1111:05SYD - JNB
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R16 524

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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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

19:50-5:10

1 stop27h 20m

Perth

Wed 20/8

6:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

R14 642

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

R14 660

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 678

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

Perth

Sun 17/8

9:15-7:40

1 stop28h 25m

R14 731

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

8:45-7:40

1 stop31h 55m

R15 228

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

21:00-7:40

2 stops42h 40m

R15 423

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:45-6:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

15:50-9:45

1 stop26h 55m

R15 441

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

15:35-7:40

1 stop25h 05m

R15 619

JohannesburgBrisbane

JNB - BNE

JNBBNE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-10:30

1 stop39h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

0:10-7:40

1 stop39h 30m

R15 707

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

13:55-18:40

1 stop22h 45m

Perth

Tue 30/9

22:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

R16 169

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 30 June 2025.

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.

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 30 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM from South Africa to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 253. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 322AverageR20 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 759AverageR20 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 397AverageR20 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 279AverageR18 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 647AverageR19 310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 885AverageR20 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR18 273AverageR19 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 325AverageR25 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 756AverageR23 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR20 254AverageR24 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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