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12:00 - 07:30MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

28h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 10:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,315China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 10:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,315China Eastern

Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 14 Nov

17:30 - 10:55MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

25h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuwait City

20:10 - 16:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

34h 50m2 stops Kuwait City Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,385Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

10:25 - 07:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

30h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Amman Queen Alia Intl

19:50 - 07:35CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 45m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,426Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

07:00 - 09:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 08:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,554Singapore Airlines

Sun, 31 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

23:50 - 05:05PER Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 15mdirect

20:35 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth

9h 35mdirect

$1,559South African

Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb

23:50 - 05:05PER Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 15mdirect

20:35 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth

9h 35mdirect

$1,561South African

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

19:25 - 09:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 05:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,583Singapore Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

11:40 - 09:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

28h 20m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Istanbul

10:45 - 20:10CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 25m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,617Turkish Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

15:30 - 09:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

26h 50m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Istanbul

02:20 - 11:15CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

47h 55m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$1,666Turkish Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

Recent last minute flight deals from Australia to Africa

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21:30 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

43h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 09:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,375China Eastern

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 09:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,399China Eastern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

02:20 - 20:20CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

35h 00m3 stops Sharjah Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

$1,659Multiple Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep

11:05 - 23:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

43h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Istanbul

21:45 - 09:35CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

52h 50m2 stops Istanbul Hong Kong Intl

$1,665Turkish Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

23:20 - 20:10PER Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

50h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 00:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth

28h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

$1,697Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

14:50 - 04:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 06:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,826Qatar Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

14:50 - 04:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 06:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,826Qatar Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

15:00 - 20:05PER Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

22:30 - 14:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth

9h 55mdirect

$1,840Qantas Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

23:55 - 16:25PER Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:30 - 14:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth

9h 55mdirect

$1,897Qantas Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

13:25 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,939IndiGo

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Mon 30/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,315

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Sat 14/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,315

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

17:30-10:55

2 stops25h 25m

Cairo

Sun 8/11

20:10-16:00

2 stops34h 50m

$1,385

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

10:25-07:40

2 stops30h 15m

Cairo

Wed 18/11

19:50-07:35

2 stops26h 45m

$1,426

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

10:40-08:15

2 stops36h 35m

$1,554

Fastest return journey

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 26/1

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,559

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 1/11

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

20:35-12:10

Nonstop9h 35m

$1,561

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

19:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,583

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

11:40-09:00

2 stops28h 20m

Cairo

Wed 21/10

10:45-20:10

2 stops25h 25m

$1,617

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

15:30-09:20

2 stops26h 50m

Cairo

Wed 18/11

02:20-11:15

2 stops47h 55m

$1,666

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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	$1,967 - $3,034

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $354 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Tunisia	31% more expensive	Users typically spent $713 more on trips to Tunisia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	330% 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 $123, which is 74% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Londolozi

Flights to Africa are typically 57% more expensive when flying to Londolozi, where the average price is $458

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$793
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,315
Fastest flight time	24h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $793 (Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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The best return flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,315 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 24h 35m (Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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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 Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis for the best deals, with an average airfare of $888. Alternatively, Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,162.

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 39 operators available for flights to Africa as of August 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.