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11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,314China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,317China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,318China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

13:45 - 19:20

PER

JNB

35h 35m

1 stop

20:25 - 05:10

JNB

PER

26h 45m

1 stop

$1,561Singapore Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

06:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

13:40 - 08:15

JNB

MEL

33h 35m

1 stop

$1,564Singapore Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

17:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:45 - 15:50

JNB

MEL

22h 05m

1 stop

$1,704Etihad Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,721Etihad Airways

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

23:40 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

24h 55m

1 stop

13:45 - 23:20

JNB

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,757Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

23:40 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

24h 55m

1 stop

13:45 - 23:20

JNB

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,758Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

21:35 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

46h 15m

2 stops

16:35 - 19:40

CPT

MEL

43h 05m

2 stops

$1,917Turkish Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,314

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,317

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,318

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Thu 10/9

13:45-19:20

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:25-05:10

1 stop26h 45m

$1,561

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

06:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:40-08:15

1 stop33h 35m

$1,564

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

09:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

$1,704

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,721

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,757

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,758

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

21:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

16:35-19:40

2 stops43h 05m

$1,916

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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	$1,813 - $2,664

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Mauritius	17% cheaper	Users typically spent $381 less on flights to Mauritius
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Burundi	21% more expensive	Users typically spent $470 more on trips to Burundi
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	323% 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 $125, which is 74% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Londolozi

Flights to Africa are typically 56% 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	$776
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,314
Fastest flight time	31h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $776 (Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best return flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,314 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 31h 20m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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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 $903. Alternatively, Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,280.

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 42 operators available for flights to Africa as of July 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.