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06:25 - 19:20

PER

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 12:30

JNB

PER

34h 05m

1 stop

$1,305Singapore Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

12:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,335China Eastern

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 06:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,721Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,721Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 06:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,726Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,753Etihad Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

15:55 - 05:40

MEL

NBO

44h 45m

2 stops

06:40 - 08:50

NBO

MEL

43h 10m

2 stops

$2,043IndiGo

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$2,067China Southern

Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 19:20

NBO

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

$2,095China Southern

Mon, 10 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

12:05 - 05:40

MEL

NBO

24h 35m

2 stops

06:40 - 10:15

NBO

MEL

43h 35m

2 stops

$2,100IndiGo

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 11/8

06:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-12:30

1 stop34h 05m

$1,305

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 19/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,335

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,721

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,721

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,726

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,753

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

15:55-05:40

2 stops44h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 30/9

06:40-08:50

2 stops43h 10m

$2,043

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$2,067

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-19:20

1 stop23h 05m

$2,095

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

12:05-05:40

2 stops24h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 30/10

06:40-10:15

2 stops43h 35m

$2,100

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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	$1,835 - $2,525

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Ethiopia	17% cheaper	Users typically spent $366 less on flights to Ethiopia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Tanzania	15% more expensive	Users typically spent $325 more on trips to Tanzania
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	341% 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 $124, which is 74% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Londolozi

Flights to Africa are typically 56% more expensive when flying to Londolozi, where the average price is $478

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$820
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,305
Fastest flight time	30h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $820 (Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best return flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,305 (Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 30h 00m (Melbourne to Cairo).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 9% 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 Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis for the best deals, with an average airfare of $899. Alternatively, Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,227.

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 42 operators available for flights to Africa as of July 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.