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Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Africa

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Africa

12:00 - 07:30SYD-CAI

28h 30m1 stop

13:00 - 11:00CAI-SYD

61h 00m2 stops

$1,206China Eastern

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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec

10:15 - 12:35SYD-CAI

34h 20m3 stops

10:45 - 09:15CAI-SYD

37h 30m3 stops

$1,215

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Sun, 19 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

12:00 - 07:30SYD-CAI

28h 30m1 stop

13:00 - 10:00CAI-SYD

36h 00m1 stop

$1,231China Eastern

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Tue, 11 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB

20h 35m1 stop

19:50 - 05:45JNB-MEL

24h 55m1 stop

$1,428Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 23 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar

00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB

27h 00m1 stop

19:50 - 05:45JNB-MEL

24h 55m1 stop

$1,446Singapore Airlines

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Sun, 22 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar

15:50 - 15:35SYD-JNB

32h 45m1 stop

20:20 - 06:50JNB-SYD

25h 30m1 stop

$1,484Qatar Airways

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Sun, 23 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec

15:50 - 08:40SYD-JNB

25h 50m1 stop

20:20 - 06:50JNB-SYD

25h 30m1 stop

$1,488Qatar Airways

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Wed, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Mar

13:30 - 22:50PER-CPT

15h 20m1 stop

15:20 - 13:50CPT-PER

16h 30m1 stop

$1,998Qantas Airways

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Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

23:55 - 11:40MEL-CPT

44h 45m1 stop

13:40 - 23:20CPT-MEL

24h 40m1 stop

$2,013Emirates

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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

06:15 - 11:35MEL-CPT

38h 20m1 stop

13:40 - 06:25CPT-MEL

31h 45m1 stop

$2,029Emirates

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Fri, 24 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sun 7/12

13:00-11:00

2 stops61h 00m

$1,206

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

10:15-12:35

3 stops34h 20m

Cairo

Fri 31/10

10:45-09:15

3 stops37h 30m

$1,215

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sun 23/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,231

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:50-05:45

1 stop24h 55m

$1,428

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:50-05:45

1 stop24h 55m

$1,446

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

20:20-06:50

1 stop25h 30m

$1,484

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/11

15:50-08:40

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

20:20-06:50

1 stop25h 30m

$1,488

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/3

13:30-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

15:20-13:50

1 stop16h 30m

$1,998

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

23:55-11:40

1 stop44h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

$2,013

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

06:15-11:35

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

13:40-06:25

1 stop31h 45m

$2,029

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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	$1,490 - $2,200

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Mauritius	21% cheaper	Users typically spent $267 less on flights to Mauritius
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Kenya	16% more expensive	Users typically spent $204 more on trips to Kenya
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	400% 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, Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

Cheapest flights to cities in Africa

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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 $153, which is 68% 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 $479

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$597
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,206
Fastest flight time	27h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $597 (Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,206 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 27h 40m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 10% 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 $951. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,161.

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 49 operators available for flights to Africa as of September 2025.

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.

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$597 Cheap flights to Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Africa departing on 27/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

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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

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, Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

Cheapest flights to cities in Africa

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Africa from Australia

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

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Best Round-Trip Price

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Africa?

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Africa?

How old do you have to be to fly to Africa?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Africa?

Can I find flights to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights to Africa?

I’m not ready to book a flight to Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your Africa trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to Africa

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