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Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Africa

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11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:35

CAI

SYD

39h 20m

1 stop

$1,053China Eastern

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

SYD

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,159China Eastern

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 31 Aug

05:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

20:25 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

27h 00m

1 stop

$1,392Singapore Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

18:20 - 13:10

MEL

CAI

26h 50m

1 stop

18:55 - 17:00

CAI

MEL

37h 05m

1 stop

$1,441Etihad Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

18:20 - 13:10

MEL

CAI

26h 50m

1 stop

18:55 - 17:00

CAI

MEL

37h 05m

1 stop

$1,442Etihad Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

06:25 - 19:20

PER

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

13:40 - 05:25

JNB

PER

33h 45m

1 stop

$1,466Singapore Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 27 Oct

22:10 - 10:30

BNE

JNB

44h 20m

1 stop

12:40 - 17:30

JNB

BNE

44h 50m

1 stop

$1,828Qatar Airways

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

22:10 - 10:30

BNE

JNB

44h 20m

1 stop

12:40 - 17:30

JNB

BNE

44h 50m

1 stop

$1,831Qatar Airways

Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May

05:15 - 16:40

MEL

CPT

43h 25m

1 stop

13:15 - 16:40

CPT

MEL

43h 25m

1 stop

$1,930Emirates

Mon, 18 May - Mon, 25 May

21:15 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

46h 15m

1 stop

13:15 - 05:30

CPT

MEL

32h 15m

1 stop

$1,933Emirates

Mon, 18 May - Mon, 25 May

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Mon 8/6

14:15-12:35

1 stop39h 20m

$1,053

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Mon 31/8

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,159

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

20:25-07:25

1 stop27h 00m

$1,392

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

18:20-13:10

1 stop26h 50m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop37h 05m

$1,441

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

18:20-13:10

1 stop26h 50m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop37h 05m

$1,442

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 1/9

06:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

13:40-05:25

1 stop33h 45m

$1,466

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Wed 3/6

22:10-10:30

1 stop44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

12:40-17:30

1 stop44h 50m

$1,828

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Wed 20/5

22:10-10:30

1 stop44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

12:40-17:30

1 stop44h 50m

$1,831

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

05:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

$1,930

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

21:15-11:30

1 stop46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:15-05:30

1 stop32h 15m

$1,933

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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	$1,926 - $2,550

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Ethiopia	14% cheaper	Users typically spent $321 less on flights to Ethiopia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Ghana	13% more expensive	Users typically spent $303 more on trips to Ghana
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	390% 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 $211, which is 57% 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 $482

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$695
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,053
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $695 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,053 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 23h 00m (Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 7% 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 $1,083. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,282.

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.