Cheap flights from Africa to Australia from $582

In general, June 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 $1,633. If you don’t want to visit Australia in June, then you should wait until November to fly from Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,650.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from Africa is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $1,550. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Africa to Australia on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,635. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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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 $1,821 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 $1,459 on momondo.

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.

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Africa to Australia flight.

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

Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Africa according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Africa to Australia. The most common time of day flights depart is 20:00, with 75% of flights taking off in the evening.

20 flights are operational weekly from Africa to Australia as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 35% of flights per week taking off on this day.