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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 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,199China Eastern

Mon, 1 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,202China Eastern

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun

23:35 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

27h 45m

1 stop

20:25 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

30h 35m

1 stop

$1,500Singapore Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

15:30 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

35h 50m

1 stop

20:25 - 17:10

JNB

MEL

36h 45m

1 stop

$1,503Singapore Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

22:45 - 10:30

PER

JNB

41h 45m

1 stop

12:40 - 11:55

JNB

PER

41h 15m

1 stop

$1,644Qatar Airways

Wed, 20 May - Sat, 23 May

22:45 - 04:00

PER

JNB

35h 15m

1 stop

19:50 - 12:15

JNB

PER

34h 25m

1 stop

$1,648Qatar Airways

Sun, 24 May - Mon, 8 Jun

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,713Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

17:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 15:50

JNB

MEL

22h 00m

1 stop

$1,716Etihad Airways

Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

12:00 - 15:40

MEL

RAK

60h 40m

2 stops

16:40 - 11:15

RAK

MEL

33h 35m

2 stops

$1,812Turkish Airlines

Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

12:00 - 21:45

MEL

RAK

42h 45m

2 stops

16:40 - 11:15

RAK

MEL

33h 35m

2 stops

$2,088Turkish Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Thu 18/6

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,199

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

$1,202

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

23:35-19:20

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:25-11:00

1 stop30h 35m

$1,500

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

15:30-19:20

1 stop35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:25-17:10

1 stop36h 45m

$1,503

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 20/5

22:45-10:30

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

12:40-11:55

1 stop41h 15m

$1,644

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 24/5

22:45-04:00

1 stop35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:50-12:15

1 stop34h 25m

$1,648

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,713

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,716

MelbourneMarrakech

MEL - RAK

MELRAK

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

12:00-15:40

2 stops60h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 25/6

16:40-11:15

2 stops33h 35m

$1,812

MelbourneMarrakech

MEL - RAK

MELRAK

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

12:00-21:45

2 stops42h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 30/9

16:40-11:15

2 stops33h 35m

$2,088

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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	$1,948 - $2,581

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	13% cheaper	Users typically spent $297 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Ghana	15% more expensive	Users typically spent $335 more on trips to Ghana
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	366% 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 $481

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$735
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,199
Fastest flight time	24h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $735 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,199 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 24h 40m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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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 $1,167. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,279.

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 43 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.