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Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Africa

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11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 08:00

CAI

SYD

34h 45m

3 stops

$1,243China Eastern

Mon, 15 Jun - Sat, 5 Sep

10:05 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

53h 40m

2 stops

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

SYD

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,250China Eastern

Sun, 14 Jun - Sun, 13 Sep

01:10 - 19:20

PER

JNB

24h 10m

1 stop

20:25 - 05:10

JNB

PER

26h 45m

1 stop

$1,531Singapore Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 20 Oct

06:25 - 19:20

PER

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 12:30

JNB

PER

34h 05m

1 stop

$1,534Singapore Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

22:55 - 10:30

PER

JNB

41h 35m

1 stop

12:40 - 18:35

JNB

PER

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,601Qatar Airways

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

22:45 - 10:30

PER

JNB

41h 45m

1 stop

12:40 - 18:35

JNB

PER

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,616Qatar Airways

Mon, 8 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

16:40 - 08:20

SYD

JNB

24h 40m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:55

JNB

SYD

23h 05m

1 stop

$1,709Etihad Airways

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

17:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 15:50

JNB

MEL

22h 00m

1 stop

$1,728Etihad Airways

Tue, 4 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

17:45 - 05:15

MEL

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

20:55 - 23:45

JNB

MEL

18h 50m

1 stop

$1,843South African

Tue, 9 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

17:45 - 05:15

MEL

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

20:55 - 19:55

JNB

MEL

15h 00m

1 stop

$1,906South African

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Sat 5/9

14:15-08:00

3 stops34h 45m

$1,243

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

10:05-08:45

2 stops53h 40m

Cairo

Sun 13/9

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,250

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 24/8

01:10-19:20

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

20:25-05:10

1 stop26h 45m

$1,531

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Fri 14/8

06:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:25-12:30

1 stop34h 05m

$1,534

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 1/6

22:55-10:30

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-18:35

1 stop23h 55m

$1,601

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Mon 8/6

22:45-10:30

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

12:40-18:35

1 stop23h 55m

$1,616

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,709

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,728

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

17:45-05:15

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

20:55-23:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,843

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

17:45-05:15

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

20:55-19:55

1 stop15h 00m

$1,906

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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	$2,102 - $3,027

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	South Africa	12% cheaper	Users typically spent $291 less on flights to South Africa
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Burundi	27% more expensive	Users typically spent $635 more on trips to Burundi
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	318% 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	$747
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,243
Fastest flight time	21h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $747 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,243 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 21h 30m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 8% 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 $1,185. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,278.

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.