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

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

Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Australia 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 Africa. Keep in mind that there are 23 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

The number of flights available between Australia and Africa is 2 per day as of July 2026. The most frequent departure time is 09:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

The number of flights available between Australia and Africa is 17 per week as of July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How long is the flight from Australia to Africa?

The average flight duration from Australia to Africa depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Perth to Copenhagen is 21h 20m on average, while flying from Melbourne to Copenhagen is 21h 40m on average. Copenhagen is the most popular airport in Africa.

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

Prices for flights from Australia to Africa are updated daily.

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

As of July 2026, there are 22 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia 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 from Australia 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.

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12:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,335China Eastern

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

12:00 - 08:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

14:00 - 14:05

CAI

MEL

40h 05m

1 stop

$1,382China Eastern

Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

13:45 - 19:20

PER

JNB

35h 35m

1 stop

20:25 - 23:55

JNB

PER

21h 30m

1 stop

$1,414Singapore Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

06:25 - 19:20

PER

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 23:55

JNB

PER

21h 30m

1 stop

$1,488Singapore Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 06:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,721Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,721Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 06:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,726Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,753Etihad Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$2,067China Southern

Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 19:20

NBO

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

$2,095China Southern

Mon, 10 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

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11 Oct

PER13:45Perth

35h 35m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 Oct

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 30m

1 stop

PER23:55Perth

$1,414

Singapore Airlines

21 Sept

PER06:25Perth

18h 55m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 Oct

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 30m

1 stop

PER23:55Perth

$1,488

Singapore Airlines

25 Aug

PER06:25Perth

18h 55m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

11 Sept

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 05m

1 stop

PER12:30Perth

$1,498

Qatar Airways flights from Australia to Africa

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Qatar Airways

26 Oct

PER22:45Perth

39h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

PER18:45Perth

$1,681

Qatar Airways

26 Oct

PER22:45Perth

22h 50m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

PER18:45Perth

$1,700

Qatar Airways

17 Sept

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 40m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

29 Oct

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,777

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MELCAI

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Sun 1/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 19/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,335

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 29/10

14:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,382

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Sun 11/10

13:45-19:20

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

20:25-23:55

1 stop21h 30m

$1,414

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Mon 21/9

06:25-19:20

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Tue 20/10

20:25-23:55

1 stop21h 30m

$1,488

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SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,721

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,721

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,726

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,753

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$2,067

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-19:20

1 stop23h 05m

$2,095

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Africa from Australia during March instead. Flights to Africa in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,847.

What is the cheapest Australia to Africa flight route?

Fly from Perth to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. for the best Australia - Africa flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $1,828 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Africa from Australia for as low as $1,618 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to Africa 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 Australia to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Africa flight.

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Best price found	$1,291
Fastest flight time	7h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,291. The best return flight deal from Australia to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,657.

The fastest flight from Australia to Africa takes 7h 55m

Direct flights go from Australia to Africa every day.

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Australia there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Africa?
Prices for flights from Australia to Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Africa?
As of July 2026, there are 22 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia 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 from Australia 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.

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IndiGo	PriceFrom $638	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $711	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 464 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $739	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $758	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,425 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $763	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $788	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 237 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $970	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 229 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $984	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,578 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,068	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,454 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom $1,112	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Australia to Africa?

Finding the right flight to Africa from Australia is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that 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 from Australia to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Africa from Australia with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Australia to Africa?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Australia and Africa by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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