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11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:35

CAI

SYD

39h 20m

1 stop

$1,175China Eastern

Mon, 6 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug

11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

SYD

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,191China Eastern

Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug

21:30 - 07:20

SYD

CMN

42h 50m

1 stop

09:35 - 06:35

CMN

SYD

35h 00m

1 stop

$1,207Etihad Airways

Fri, 12 Jun - Sun, 22 Nov

15:40 - 07:20

SYD

CMN

24h 40m

1 stop

09:25 - 06:10

CMN

SYD

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,212Etihad Airways

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 27 May

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,233China Eastern

Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

31h 10m

1 stop

$1,282Singapore Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

06:25 - 18:35

PER

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 05:10

JNB

PER

27h 20m

1 stop

$1,343Singapore Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 22:05

CPT

MEL

25h 05m

1 stop

$1,892Qatar Airways

Mon, 11 May - Thu, 21 May

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 04:55

CPT

MEL

31h 55m

1 stop

$1,905Qatar Airways

Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 13 May

20:55 - 16:10

MEL

HRE

51h 15m

3 stops

17:00 - 04:55

HRE

MEL

27h 55m

2 stops

$2,303RwandAir

Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Fri 14/8

14:15-12:35

1 stop39h 20m

$1,175

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Fri 14/8

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,191

SydneyCasablanca

SYD - CMN

SYDCMN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

21:30-07:20

1 stop42h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 22/11

09:35-06:35

1 stop35h 00m

$1,206

SydneyCasablanca

SYD - CMN

SYDCMN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

15:40-07:20

1 stop24h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 27/5

09:25-06:10

1 stop35h 45m

$1,212

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Mon 17/8

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,233

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,282

Fastest return journey

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 4/8

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

$1,343

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

$1,892

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-04:55

1 stop31h 55m

$1,905

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

20:55-16:10

3 stops51h 15m

Harare

Mon 18/5

17:00-04:55

2 stops27h 55m

$2,303

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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	$1,796 - $3,708

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	22% cheaper	Users typically spent $511 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Burundi	61% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,401 more on trips to Burundi
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	333% 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 $186, which is 63% 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 $501

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$669
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,175
Fastest flight time	26h 50m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $669 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,175 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 26h 50m (Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg for the best deals, with an average airfare of $1,080. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,260.

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 March 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.