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11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,331China Eastern

Fri, 24 Jul - Thu, 27 Aug

11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,337China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

21:30 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

43h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

36h 15m

1 stop

$1,338China Eastern

Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 23 Aug

06:25 - 19:20

PER

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 23:55

JNB

PER

21h 30m

1 stop

$1,466Singapore Airlines

Wed, 5 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

16:55 - 19:20

PER

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

13:40 - 05:25

JNB

PER

33h 45m

1 stop

$1,467Singapore Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

20:50 - 08:20

SYD

JNB

43h 30m

1 stop

09:45 - 06:10

JNB

SYD

36h 25m

1 stop

$1,760Etihad Airways

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

17:20 - 12:45

MEL

ADD

26h 25m

1 stop

14:20 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

18h 30m

1 stop

$1,760Etihad Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

12:00 - 15:40

MEL

RAK

36h 40m

2 stops

16:40 - 10:30

RAK

MEL

32h 50m

2 stops

$1,856Turkish Airlines

Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 12:35

ADD

MEL

27h 45m

2 stops

$1,860Qatar Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

23:40 - 17:25

MEL

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,879Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Thu 27/8

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,331

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

$1,337

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

21:30-10:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Sun 23/8

13:45-09:00

1 stop36h 15m

$1,338

Fastest return journey

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Wed 5/8

06:25-19:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-23:55

1 stop21h 30m

$1,466

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 13/10

16:55-19:20

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:40-05:25

1 stop33h 45m

$1,467

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

20:50-08:20

1 stop43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

09:45-06:10

1 stop36h 25m

$1,760

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

17:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 22/9

14:20-15:50

1 stop18h 30m

$1,760

MelbourneMarrakech

MEL - RAK

MELRAK

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

12:00-15:40

2 stops36h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 27/8

16:40-10:30

2 stops32h 50m

$1,856

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 21/9

01:50-12:35

2 stops27h 45m

$1,860

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,879

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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	$1,906 - $2,703

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Ethiopia	16% cheaper	Users typically spent $368 less on flights to Ethiopia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Tanzania	19% more expensive	Users typically spent $428 more on trips to Tanzania
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	334% 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 $126, 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 $485

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$786
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,331
Fastest flight time	24h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $786 (Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,331 (Melbourne to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from Australia takes 24h 55m (Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg for the best deals, with an average airfare of $1,231. Alternatively, Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. airport in Port Louis is a close second for cheapest flights to Africa with an average airfare of $1,326.

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 40 operators available for flights to Africa as of June 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.