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11:00 - 07:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

SYD

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,055China Eastern

Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

10:05 - 07:45

SYD

CAI

53h 40m

2 stops

13:15 - 12:35

CAI

SYD

39h 20m

1 stop

$1,058China Eastern

Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 04:40

JNB

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,179Singapore Airlines

Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

31h 10m

1 stop

$1,182Singapore Airlines

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug

13:05 - 17:45

PER

MRU

8h 40mdirect

22:20 - 09:10

MRU

PER

6h 50mdirect

$1,272Air Mauritius

Sun, 3 May - Sat, 16 May

13:05 - 17:45

PER

MRU

8h 40mdirect

22:20 - 09:10

MRU

PER

6h 50mdirect

$1,277Air Mauritius

Sun, 12 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

18:25 - 13:00

MEL

CPT

26h 35m

2 stops

15:25 - 11:00

CPT

MEL

35h 35m

2 stops

$1,681Ethiopian Air

Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

18:25 - 13:00

MEL

CPT

26h 35m

2 stops

13:50 - 11:00

CPT

MEL

37h 10m

2 stops

$1,683Ethiopian Air

Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

20:55 - 11:05

MEL

HRE

46h 10m

2 stops

08:50 - 22:05

HRE

MEL

29h 15m

2 stops

$2,089Qatar Airways

Wed, 22 Apr - Thu, 7 May

16:10 - 17:00

MEL

HRE

32h 50m

2 stops

12:35 - 04:55

HRE

MEL

32h 20m

2 stops

$2,202Qatar Airways

Fri, 1 May - Mon, 31 Aug

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

11:00-07:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Thu 30/4

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,055

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

10:05-07:45

2 stops53h 40m

Cairo

Mon 20/4

13:15-12:35

1 stop39h 20m

$1,058

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,179

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,182

Fastest return journey

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Sun 3/5

13:05-17:45

Nonstop8h 40m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 16/5

22:20-09:10

Nonstop6h 50m

$1,272

PerthPort Louis

PER - MRU

PERMRU

Perth

Sun 12/4

13:05-17:45

Nonstop8h 40m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 28/4

22:20-09:10

Nonstop6h 50m

$1,277

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

18:25-13:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

15:25-11:00

2 stops35h 35m

$1,681

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-13:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

13:50-11:00

2 stops37h 10m

$1,683

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

20:55-11:05

2 stops46h 10m

Harare

Thu 7/5

08:50-22:05

2 stops29h 15m

$2,089

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

16:10-17:00

2 stops32h 50m

Harare

Mon 31/8

12:35-04:55

2 stops32h 20m

$2,202

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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	$1,689 - $2,701

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Ethiopia	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $431 less on flights to Ethiopia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Egypt	27% more expensive	Users typically spent $581 more on trips to Egypt
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	392% 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 $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 58% more expensive when flying to Londolozi, where the average price is $453

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$570
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,055
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $570 (Perth to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,055 (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 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 $1,057. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,169.

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 44 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.