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20:30 - 07:45

SYD

CAI

43h 15m

1 stop

14:15 - 08:00

CAI

SYD

34h 45m

3 stops

$1,135China Eastern

Wed, 22 Apr - Thu, 14 May

17:10 - 12:00

MEL

CAI

26h 50m

1 stop

08:15 - 15:50

CAI

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,138Etihad Airways

Wed, 22 Apr - Mon, 15 Jun

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

13:45 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,401Singapore Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

18:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 12:10

JNB

MEL

31h 20m

1 stop

$1,459Singapore Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 23:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,680Qatar Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct

15:10 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

40h 10m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,722Qatar Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

22:55 - 16:40

MEL

CPT

25h 45m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:50

CPT

MEL

35h 35m

2 stops

$1,868Emirates

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 1 Jun

05:15 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

38h 15m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:50

CPT

MEL

35h 35m

2 stops

$1,872Emirates

Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May

18:25 - 11:20

MEL

ACC

26h 55m

2 stops

12:20 - 07:25

ACC

MEL

33h 05m

2 stops

$2,507Ethiopian Air

Tue, 19 May - Mon, 8 Jun

18:25 - 05:15

MEL

ACC

44h 50m

2 stops

12:20 - 07:25

ACC

MEL

33h 05m

2 stops

$2,623Ethiopian Air

Tue, 19 May - Mon, 8 Jun

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:30-07:45

1 stop43h 15m

Cairo

Thu 14/5

14:15-08:00

3 stops34h 45m

$1,135

Fastest return journey

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

17:10-12:00

1 stop26h 50m

Cairo

Mon 15/6

08:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,138

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

13:45-11:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,401

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

19:50-12:10

1 stop31h 20m

$1,459

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 17/10

01:50-23:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,680

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

15:10-00:20

1 stop40h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 27/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,722

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

22:55-16:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:15-08:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,868

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

05:15-11:30

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

13:15-08:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,872

MelbourneAccra

MEL - ACC

MELACC

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

18:25-11:20

2 stops26h 55m

Accra Kotoka

Mon 8/6

12:20-07:25

2 stops33h 05m

$2,507

MelbourneAccra

MEL - ACC

MELACC

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

18:25-05:15

2 stops44h 50m

Accra Kotoka

Mon 8/6

12:20-07:25

2 stops33h 05m

$2,623

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Flight prices to countries in Africa

Interested in flights to Africa? Find the countries in Africa that you can fly to for the biggest savings

	Price	$1,918 - $2,778

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Ethiopia	16% cheaper	Users typically spent $362 less on flights to Ethiopia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Ghana	22% more expensive	Users typically spent $498 more on trips to Ghana
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	308% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit South Africa than any other country in Africa

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

The most popular flight destination in Africa, according to our users, is Egypt, followed by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Kenya.

Cheapest flights to cities in Africa

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Africa from Australia

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Africa

Cheapest flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Durban

When booking a flight to Africa, the best-priced flight will typically be to Durban for $202, which is 59% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Londolozi

Flights to Africa are typically 55% more expensive when flying to Londolozi, where the average price is $486

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$747
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,135
Fastest flight time	26h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $747 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,135 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 26h 20m (Melbourne to Addis Ababa Bole).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 6% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

If you're headed to Africa, consider flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg for the best deals, with an average airfare of $1,052. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,255.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Africa?

Prices for flights to Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Africa?

There are 45 operators available for flights to Africa as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Africa?

Finding the right flight to Africa is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Africa which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Africa?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Africa by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Africa. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.