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 March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 09:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

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

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 March 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad 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 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 27 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 Melbourne to Copenhagen is 21h 40m on average, while flying from Perth to Copenhagen is 21h 45m 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 March 2026, there are 23 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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11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

SYD

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,128China Eastern

Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,132China Eastern

Thu, 21 May - Tue, 23 Jun

11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:35

CAI

SYD

39h 20m

1 stop

$1,139China Eastern

Wed, 13 May - Tue, 23 Jun

18:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

27h 35m

1 stop

$1,286Singapore Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

06:25 - 18:35

PER

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 05:10

JNB

PER

27h 20m

1 stop

$1,321Singapore Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

20:20 - 06:50

MEL

CAI

41h 30m

1 stop

14:45 - 14:10

CAI

MEL

40h 25m

1 stop

$1,347Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Wed, 17 Jun

12:00 - 05:40

MEL

NBO

24h 40m

2 stops

06:40 - 08:50

NBO

MEL

43h 10m

2 stops

$1,408IndiGo

Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

13:25 - 05:40

MEL

NBO

47h 15m

2 stops

06:40 - 06:15

NBO

MEL

40h 35m

2 stops

$1,443IndiGo

Sun, 3 May - Sat, 23 May

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 04:55

CPT

MEL

31h 55m

1 stop

$1,897Qatar Airways

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 22:05

CPT

MEL

25h 05m

1 stop

$1,914Qatar Airways

Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 14 May

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4 Aug

PER06:25Perth

18h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 Aug

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

PER05:10Perth

$1,321

Singapore Airlines

10 Aug

PER06:25Perth

18h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Aug

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

PER14:40Perth

$1,390

Singapore Airlines

15 Sept

PER06:25Perth

18h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 Sept

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

PER05:10Perth

$1,427

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6 May

PER22:45Perth

40h 05m

1 stop

JNB08:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 May

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 50m

1 stop

PER18:35Perth

$1,615

Qatar Airways

6 May

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 20m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 May

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 30m

1 stop

SYD17:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,633

Qatar Airways

7 May

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 20m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 May

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 25m

1 stop

SYD17:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,635

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14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,128

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Tue 23/6

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,132

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SYDCAI

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Wed 13/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Tue 23/6

14:15-12:35

1 stop39h 20m

$1,139

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MELJNB

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18:25-18:35

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06:25-18:35

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Tue 18/8

19:50-05:10

1 stop27h 20m

$1,321

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Wed 17/6

14:45-14:10

1 stop40h 25m

$1,347

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

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Sun 19/4

12:00-05:40

2 stops24h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/4

06:40-08:50

2 stops43h 10m

$1,408

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

13:25-05:40

2 stops47h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/5

06:40-06:15

2 stops40h 35m

$1,442

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-04:55

1 stop31h 55m

$1,897

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

$1,914

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of June, then book flights to Africa from Australia during May instead. Flights to Africa in May, while not as cheap as those in June, still average around $1,556.

What is the cheapest Australia to Africa flight route?

Fly from Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 $1,782 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 $1,457 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.

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Best price found	$1,157
Fastest flight time	8h 40m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,157. The best return flight deal from Australia to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,511.

The fastest flight from Australia to Africa takes 8h 40m

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

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Australia there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Prices for flights from Australia to Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Africa?
As of March 2026, there are 23 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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Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $631	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 449 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $635	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 544 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $778	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,224 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $799	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 231 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $827	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,043	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,049	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,971 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,072	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,273 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom $1,087	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,171	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir 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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