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

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 73% of flights taking off in the evening.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Africa to Australia

Which airlines fly 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.

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

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

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 March 2026, there are 12 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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14:30 - 14:30

CAI

MEL

39h 00m

1 stop

21:20 - 05:50

MEL

CAI

41h 30m

1 stop

$1,062Sichuan Airlines

Sun, 22 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

16:35 - 15:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

17:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,174Turkish Airlines

Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 12 May

19:50 - 05:10

JNB

PER

27h 20m

1 stop

06:25 - 18:35

PER

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

$1,194Singapore Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

14:55 - 11:55

JNB

PER

39h 00m

1 stop

15:40 - 08:50

PER

JNB

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,231Qatar Airways

Wed, 8 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

12:40 - 11:55

JNB

PER

41h 15m

1 stop

15:40 - 15:50

PER

JNB

30h 10m

1 stop

$1,238Qatar Airways

Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr

09:50 - 07:10

JNB

SYD

36h 20m

1 stop

20:50 - 08:20

SYD

JNB

43h 30m

1 stop

$1,304Etihad Airways

Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

09:50 - 16:50

JNB

SYD

23h 00m

1 stop

20:50 - 08:20

SYD

JNB

43h 30m

1 stop

$1,319Etihad Airways

Sun, 10 May - Thu, 28 May

20:25 - 19:55

CPT

MEL

39h 30m

2 stops

17:45 - 11:40

MEL

CPT

25h 55m

2 stops

$1,491South African

Fri, 31 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug

10:40 - 19:30

CPT

BNE

24h 50m

2 stops

09:20 - 09:25

BNE

CPT

32h 05m

2 stops

$1,515Singapore Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

17:25 - 22:20

CPT

MEL

20h 55m

2 stops

18:45 - 10:25

MEL

CPT

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,537South African

Thu, 18 Jun - Wed, 22 Jul

China Eastern flights from Africa to Australia

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China Eastern

4 Apr

CAI13:15Cairo

35h 45m

1 stop

SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

11 Apr

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 45m

1 stop

CAI07:45Cairo

$1,262

China Eastern

26 Apr

CAI14:30Cairo

35h 30m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

12 May

MEL21:30Melbourne

42h 30m

1 stop

CAI09:00Cairo

$1,281

China Eastern

21 Apr

CAI13:15Cairo

35h 45m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

30 Apr

MEL21:30Melbourne

42h 15m

1 stop

CAI08:45Cairo

$1,292

South African flights from Africa to Australia

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South African

27 Apr

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 25m

PER12:20Perth

10 May

PER23:50Perth

11h 25m

JNB05:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,351

South African

27 Apr

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 25m

PER12:20Perth

10 May

PER23:50Perth

11h 25m

JNB05:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,362

South African

27 Apr

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 25m

PER12:20Perth

10 May

PER23:50Perth

11h 25m

JNB05:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,386

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CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 22/3

14:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

21:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

$1,062

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,174

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

Perth

Wed 26/8

06:25-18:35

1 stop18h 10m

$1,194

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:55-11:55

1 stop39h 00m

Perth

Tue 28/4

15:40-08:50

1 stop23h 10m

$1,231

JohannesburgPerth

JNB - PER

JNBPER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

12:40-11:55

1 stop41h 15m

Perth

Wed 8/4

15:40-15:50

1 stop30h 10m

$1,238

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

09:50-07:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

20:50-08:20

1 stop43h 30m

$1,304

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

09:50-16:50

1 stop23h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

20:50-08:20

1 stop43h 30m

$1,319

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

20:25-19:55

2 stops39h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

17:45-11:40

2 stops25h 55m

$1,491

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

10:40-19:30

2 stops24h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 31/8

09:20-09:25

2 stops32h 05m

$1,515

Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

17:25-22:20

2 stops20h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

18:45-10:25

2 stops23h 40m

$1,537

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

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 $1,631. 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 $1,648.

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 Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,528. 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 $1,616. 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?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Perth for the best Africa - Australia flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,818 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 $1,457 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Africa to Australia flights?

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.

Can stopping save me money on Africa to Australia flights?

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Best price found	$905
Fastest flight time	6h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun
Airports in Australia	266 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from Africa in the past 72 hours is $905. The best return flight deal from Africa to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,452.

The fastest flight from Africa to Australia takes 6h 50m

Direct flights go from Africa to Australia on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 266 airports in Australia. From Africa there are direct flights to Perth (PER).

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Prices for flights from Africa to Australia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Australia?
As of March 2026, there are 12 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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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $575	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $928	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $947	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,471 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,015	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,051	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,002 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,120	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,199 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,248 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,166	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 198 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,202	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,744 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,219	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 56 reviews	Search South African flights

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