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Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Africa

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22:40 - 09:20

MEL

CAI

43h 40m

2 stops

20:40 - 20:55

CAI

MEL

39h 15m

2 stops

$1,076Turkish Airlines

Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

11:00 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 10m

1 stop

$1,083China Eastern

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

17:05 - 18:35

PER

JNB

31h 30m

1 stop

19:55 - 12:35

JNB

PER

34h 40m

1 stop

$1,134Singapore Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

14:35 - 18:35

BNE

JNB

36h 00m

1 stop

19:55 - 16:55

JNB

BNE

37h 00m

1 stop

$1,161Singapore Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

23:50 - 05:05

PER

JNB

11h 15mdirect

20:35 - 12:10

JNB

PER

9h 35mdirect

$1,273South African

Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

23:50 - 05:05

PER

JNB

11h 15mdirect

20:35 - 12:10

JNB

PER

9h 35mdirect

$1,331South African

Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

05:00 - 22:50

BNE

CPT

25h 50m

2 stops

07:00 - 05:10

CPT

BNE

38h 10m

2 stops

$1,615Qantas Airways

Thu, 26 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar

18:15 - 22:50

BNE

CPT

36h 35m

2 stops

09:55 - 23:25

CPT

BNE

29h 30m

2 stops

$1,724Qantas Airways

Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May

15:10 - 17:30

BNE

CPT

34h 20m

1 stop

12:35 - 22:55

CPT

BNE

26h 20m

1 stop

$1,838Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

16:10 - 07:15

MEL

NBO

23h 05m

1 stop

17:00 - 23:20

NBO

MEL

22h 20m

1 stop

$2,004Qatar Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

22:40-09:20

2 stops43h 40m

Cairo

Mon 23/2

20:40-20:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,076

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,083

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 12/3

17:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:55-12:35

1 stop34h 40m

$1,134

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

14:35-18:35

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:55-16:55

1 stop37h 00m

$1,161

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 2/3

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,273

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 2/3

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,331

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Thu 26/2

05:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

07:00-05:10

2 stops38h 10m

$1,615

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Sun 17/5

18:15-22:50

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

09:55-23:25

2 stops29h 30m

$1,724

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Sun 1/3

15:10-17:30

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

12:35-22:55

1 stop26h 20m

$1,838

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 15/3

17:00-23:20

1 stop22h 20m

$2,004

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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	$1,709 - $2,430

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Ethiopia	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $292 less on flights to Ethiopia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Tanzania	21% more expensive	Users typically spent $427 more on trips to Tanzania
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	413% 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, Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

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 $108, which is 77% 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 $468

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$589
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,076
Fastest flight time	32h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $589 (Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,076 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 32h 10m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 5% 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 $826. Alternatively, Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $951.

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 46 operators available for flights to Africa as of February 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.