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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from R9 274

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
May 30 — Jun 61
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 25 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 251

One-way from

R9 274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 331

Good round-trip deal

R20 080 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 262 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/7-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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23/6
  • 23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Australia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R43 795 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 862 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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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 25 May 2025.

Mon 28/71:10PER - JNB
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 20/819:50JNB - PER
1 stop36h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/5R16 020
Mon 10/117:20PER - JNB
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1110:00JNB - PER
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R16 625
Mon 21/70:10PER - JNB
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 29/711:20JNB - PER
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/5R17 925
Thu 29/55:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 13/69:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/5R17 960
Thu 4/914:45BNE - JNB
1 stop35h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 29/919:50JNB - BNE
1 stop39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/5R18 085
Thu 13/110:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/5R18 120
Tue 14/1023:15PER - JNB
2 stops39h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/1110:00JNB - PER
2 stops37h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/5R18 209
Thu 29/512:05MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R18 886
Tue 27/512:50SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/611:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5R18 957
Sat 11/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 24/109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/5R19 064
Mon 11/818:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 24/813:45JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/5R19 188
Sun 19/1012:05BNE - JNB
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - BNE
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5R19 260

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

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Australia

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 28/7

1:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

19:50-5:10

1 stop27h 20m

R16 251

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 21/7

0:10-7:40

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R17 764

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

R17 960

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 12/8

14:45-18:35

1 stop35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

13:45-6:55

1 stop33h 10m

R18 459

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R18 530

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

12:05-13:05

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R18 886

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

12:50-13:05

2 stops32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

R18 957

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 22/7

7:50-0:15

3 stops46h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

11:20-22:40

1 stop29h 20m

R19 153

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 7/10

6:25-9:25

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

10:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

R20 363

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

13:45-5:15

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

R20 630

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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.
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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 25 May 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 25 May 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
1 299 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 347 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.
Virgin Australia
7,5
Good
403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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.
South African
7,5
Good
33 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

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?

    R10 733 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 South African, with prices starting from R10 751 and R13 119, 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 7 airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

Discover the top 7 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 25 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestR11 005AverageR21 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 052AverageR21 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 734AverageR22 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 085AverageR25 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 729AverageR25 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 823AverageR26 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR19 978AverageR24 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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