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22:30 - 07:30MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

42h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:15 - 09:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

35h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,409China Eastern

Thu, 18 Mar - Mon, 10 May

22:30 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

43h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 14:05CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,456China Eastern

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

06:15 - 04:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Manama Bahrain Intl

17:00 - 05:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,477Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

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

30h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Amman Queen Alia Intl

05:05 - 07:35CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 30m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,500Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

23:50 - 05:15PER Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 25mdirect

20:55 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth

9h 25mdirect

$1,506South African

Tue, 30 Mar - Mon, 12 Apr

23:50 - 05:15PER Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 25mdirect

20:55 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth

9h 25mdirect

$1,506South African

Sun, 28 Mar - Mon, 12 Apr

22:35 - 09:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

43h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

20:45 - 20:45CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,519Turkish Airlines

Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

21:35 - 23:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

35h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

15:30 - 19:25CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,520Turkish Airlines

Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

18:20 - 12:20MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 16:45ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

18h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,611Etihad Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 28 Feb

18:20 - 12:20MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 16:45ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

18h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,611Etihad Airways

Sun, 8 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

Recent last minute flight deals from Australia to Africa

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12:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 13:40CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

39h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,457China Eastern

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

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

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 10:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,559China Eastern

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

22:05 - 20:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

30h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

13:45 - 09:00CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 15m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$1,673Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

20:50 - 13:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:45 - 09:00CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Wuhan

$1,686Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

14:25 - 18:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

35h 35m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

18:50 - 12:15CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m2 stops Muscat Seeb Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$1,862Oman Air

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

15:50 - 04:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 07:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,883Qatar Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

15:50 - 04:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 07:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,910Qatar Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

20:50 - 13:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

24h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

02:00 - 07:05CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,069Etihad Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

15:40 - 06:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

22h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:45 - 06:35CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,149Etihad Airways

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

22:10 - 00:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

34h 45m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Muscat Seeb

18:50 - 11:00CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 10m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,244Oman Air

Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 18/3

22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Mon 10/5

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,409

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

22:30-10:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,456

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

06:15-04:35

2 stops30h 20m

Cairo

Thu 29/10

17:00-05:00

2 stops28h 00m

$1,477

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

10:25-07:40

2 stops30h 15m

Cairo

Mon 30/11

05:05-07:35

2 stops41h 30m

$1,500

Fastest return journey

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 30/3

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/4

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,506

PerthJohannesburg

PER Perth - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 28/3

23:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/4

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,506

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 15/2

22:35-09:20

2 stops43h 45m

Cairo

Wed 24/2

20:45-20:45

2 stops39h 00m

$1,519

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

21:35-23:55

2 stops35h 20m

Cairo

Tue 9/2

15:30-19:25

2 stops42h 55m

$1,520

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL Melbourne - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

18:20-12:20

1 stop26h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 28/2

14:05-16:45

1 stop18h 40m

$1,611

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL Melbourne - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

18:20-12:20

1 stop26h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 14/11

14:05-16:45

1 stop18h 40m

$1,611

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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	$1,717 - $3,798

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Mauritius	28% cheaper	Users typically spent $652 less on flights to Mauritius
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Egypt	60% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,430 more on trips to Egypt
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	264% 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 $137, which is 71% 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 $471

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$752
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,409
Fastest flight time	26h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $752 (Perth to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best return flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,409 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 26h 00m (Melbourne to Addis Ababa Bole).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 11% 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 $1,198. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,438.

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 38 operators available for flights to Africa as of October 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.