Cheap flights from Africa to Australia from $637

In general, November 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 $1,624. If you don’t want to visit Australia in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,642.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from Africa is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $1,533. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Africa to Australia on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,622. 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 $1,819 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 $1,436 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 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Africa to Australia flight.

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Africa 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 34% 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.

As of April 2026, there are 3 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.

21 flights are operational weekly from Africa to Australia as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.