How many flights depart from Africa to Australia on average per day?

As of September 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Africa to Australia. The most common time of day flights depart is 20:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from Africa to Australia on average per week?

17 flights are operational weekly from Africa to Australia as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Australia?

Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Africa to Australia?

Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Africa to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Australia?

Prices for flights from Africa to Australia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Australia?

As of September 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Africa to Australia.

How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Australia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The required travel and health documents for your Australia 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 Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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21:45 - 11:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 05m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

00:30 - 03:40MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

36h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

$1,192Turkish Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

03:20 - 11:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

48h 30m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

00:30 - 03:40MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

36h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

$1,206Turkish Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 03:55MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,223Qatar Airways

Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,246Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

22:15 - 07:15CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

14:55 - 09:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

27h 25m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Istanbul

$1,337Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

09:50 - 06:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,341Etihad Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

09:50 - 06:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:50 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,351Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

13:00 - 23:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

25h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

42h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,393China Eastern

Sat, 19 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

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

9h 25mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

$1,411South African

Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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

9h 25mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

$1,427South African

Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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14:05 - 07:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane

57h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

07:05 - 09:10BNE Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

$1,564Qatar Airways

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14:05 - 17:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane

43h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:05 - 09:10BNE Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

$1,612Qatar Airways

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18:45 - 07:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane

28h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

05:00 - 15:00BNE Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,682Qantas Airways

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

9h 55mdirect

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

11h 05mdirect

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16:35 - 20:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 55m2 stops Istanbul Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:35 - 11:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

71h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul

$1,714Turkish Airlines

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10:05 - 06:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNE Brisbane

36h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

01:55 - 20:35BNE Brisbane-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,731Emirates

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06:40 - 06:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

14:35 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$1,783IndiGo

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 7 Mar

13:15 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

22h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 18:05PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,789Emirates

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

06:40 - 09:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

44h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Phuket City

15:55 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$1,926IndiGo

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16:35 - 19:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

22:35 - 11:50MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

$2,257Turkish Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

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Qantas Airways

12 Oct

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 40m

1 stop

BNE22:25Brisbane

19 Oct

BNE18:20Brisbane

33h 45m

1 stop

JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,427

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20 Oct

CPT07:00Cape Town Intl

38h 05m

2 stops

SYD06:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Oct

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 20m

2 stops

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

$1,429

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29 Oct

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

21h 35m

2 stops

MEL20:35Melbourne

5 Nov

MEL06:00Melbourne

25h 50m

2 stops

CPT22:50Cape Town Intl

$1,439

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22 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

13 Dec

MEL17:10Melbourne

43h 45m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,223

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29 Oct

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

5 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,246

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13 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

15 Dec

MEL17:10Melbourne

43h 45m

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JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu 29/10

21:45-11:50

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,192

CairoMelbourne

CAI Cairo - MEL Melbourne

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 27/10

03:20-11:50

2 stops48h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,206

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

17:10-03:55

1 stop43h 45m

$1,223

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

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Thu 29/10

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

$1,246

CairoMelbourne

CAI Cairo - MEL Melbourne

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 13/10

22:15-07:15

2 stops25h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

14:55-09:20

2 stops27h 25m

$1,337

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

09:50-06:30

1 stop35h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

$1,341

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

09:50-06:30

1 stop35h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

16:50-08:20

1 stop24h 30m

$1,351

CairoMelbourne

CAI Cairo - MEL Melbourne

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sat 19/12

13:00-23:50

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 30/12

22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

$1,393

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

Perth

Sun 1/11

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

$1,411

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PER Perth

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

20:55-12:20

Nonstop9h 25m

Perth

Sun 1/11

23:50-05:05

Nonstop11h 15m

$1,427

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Africa to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Africa to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,474. If you don’t want to visit Australia in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,484.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Australia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from Africa is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,703. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Africa to Australia on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,072. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Africa to Australia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Africa to Australia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,894 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Africa for as low as $1,310 on momondo.

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Africa to Australia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	$654
Fastest flight time	6h 40m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Australia	269 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from Africa in the past 72 hours is $654. The best return flight deal from Africa to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,192.

The fastest flight from Africa to Australia takes 6h 40m

Direct flights go from Africa to Australia on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Qantas Airways and Air Mauritius..

There are 269 airports in Australia. From Africa there are direct flights to Perth (PER).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Australia?
Prices for flights from Africa to Australia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Australia?
As of September 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Africa to Australia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Australia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The required travel and health documents for your Australia 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 Australia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,000	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,015	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,079	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,141	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,167	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,240	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,249	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,099 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,281	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 65 reviews	Search South African flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,298	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 240 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,515	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,659 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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