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Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Africa

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11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,133China Eastern

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun

20:30 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

43h 15m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:35

CAI

SYD

39h 20m

1 stop

$1,143China Eastern

Sun, 31 May - Mon, 31 Aug

11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 08:00

CAI

SYD

34h 45m

3 stops

$1,157China Eastern

Sat, 23 May - Thu, 28 May

05:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

13:45 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

33h 40m

1 stop

$1,497Singapore Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

06:25 - 19:20

PER

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

13:45 - 23:55

JNB

PER

28h 10m

1 stop

$1,527Singapore Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

22:55 - 04:00

PER

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

20:55 - 18:35

JNB

PER

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,625Qatar Airways

Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

22:45 - 10:30

PER

JNB

41h 45m

1 stop

12:40 - 11:55

JNB

PER

41h 15m

1 stop

$1,626Qatar Airways

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 27 May

17:20 - 12:30

MEL

ADD

26h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 16:50

ADD

MEL

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,690Etihad Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

17:20 - 07:45

MEL

ADD

21h 25m

1 stop

21:50 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

35h 00m

1 stop

$1,692Etihad Airways

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun

09:35 - 19:50

SYD

DUR

18h 15m

1 stop

11:15 - 14:55

DUR

SYD

19h 40m

1 stop

$2,188Qantas Airways

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Sun 7/6

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,133

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

20:30-08:45

1 stop43h 15m

Cairo

Mon 31/8

14:15-12:35

1 stop39h 20m

$1,143

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Thu 28/5

14:15-08:00

3 stops34h 45m

$1,157

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

13:45-07:25

1 stop33h 40m

$1,497

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 14/8

06:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

13:45-23:55

1 stop28h 10m

$1,527

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 7/6

22:55-04:00

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

20:55-18:35

1 stop39h 40m

$1,625

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 13/5

22:45-10:30

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

12:40-11:55

1 stop41h 15m

$1,626

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

17:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 22/10

14:05-16:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,690

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

17:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 5/6

21:50-15:50

1 stop35h 00m

$1,692

Fastest return journey

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:35-19:50

1 stop18h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 3/6

11:15-14:55

1 stop19h 40m

$2,188

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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	$2,025 - $2,548

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	South Africa	10% cheaper	Users typically spent $233 less on flights to South Africa
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Ghana	13% more expensive	Users typically spent $289 more on trips to Ghana
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	357% 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	$728
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,133
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $728 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,133 (Melbourne 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 $1,169. 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 44 operators available for flights to Africa as of May 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.