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Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Africa

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06:25 - 19:20

PER

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 14:40

JNB

PER

36h 15m

1 stop

$1,305Singapore Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,306China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,735Etihad Airways

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,736Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

18:55 - 09:00

BNE

JNB

46h 05m

2 stops

14:45 - 10:20

JNB

BNE

35h 35m

2 stops

$2,045Qatar Airways

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

09:55 - 16:00

BNE

JNB

38h 05m

2 stops

12:45 - 07:50

JNB

BNE

35h 05m

2 stops

$2,052Qatar Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

15:55 - 16:40

MEL

CPT

32h 45m

2 stops

13:15 - 05:30

CPT

MEL

32h 15m

1 stop

$2,141Emirates

Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

21:15 - 16:40

MEL

CPT

27h 25m

1 stop

20:00 - 05:30

CPT

MEL

25h 30m

1 stop

$2,145Emirates

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

14:45 - 11:45

MEL

HRE

29h 00m

2 stops

06:10 - 19:55

HRE

MEL

29h 45m

2 stops

$2,509South African

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

17:45 - 11:45

MEL

HRE

26h 00m

2 stops

06:10 - 23:45

HRE

MEL

33h 35m

2 stops

$2,605South African

Mon, 20 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 1/9

06:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:25-14:40

1 stop36h 15m

$1,305

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,306

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,735

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,736

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Mon 14/9

18:55-09:00

2 stops46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

14:45-10:20

2 stops35h 35m

$2,045

BrisbaneJohannesburg

BNE - JNB

BNEJNB

Brisbane

Tue 17/11

09:55-16:00

2 stops38h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

12:45-07:50

2 stops35h 05m

$2,052

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

15:55-16:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

13:15-05:30

1 stop32h 15m

$2,141

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

20:00-05:30

1 stop25h 30m

$2,145

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

14:45-11:45

2 stops29h 00m

Harare

Tue 28/7

06:10-19:55

2 stops29h 45m

$2,509

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

17:45-11:45

2 stops26h 00m

Harare

Mon 27/7

06:10-23:45

2 stops33h 35m

$2,605

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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	$2,012 - $2,699

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Ethiopia	14% cheaper	Users typically spent $322 less on flights to Ethiopia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Ghana	16% more expensive	Users typically spent $365 more on trips to Ghana
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	335% 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 $214, 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 $490

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$694
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,305
Fastest flight time	24h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $694 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The best round-trip 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 24h 35m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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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 Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg for the best deals, with an average airfare of $937. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,297.

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 June 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.