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Cheap flights from Australia to South Africa from $812

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Qatar Airways Logo
15:05 - 08:40PER-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
09:25 - 12:00JNB-PER
20h 35m1 stop
$1,470Qatar Airways
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Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
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18:10 - 08:20MEL-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
Logo
11:20 - 23:15JNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
$1,475
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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 18:35MEL-JNB
32h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 05:45JNB-MEL
31h 05m1 stop
$1,481Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:10 - 18:35PER-JNB
23h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 12:35JNB-PER
34h 45m1 stop
$1,556Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
18:50 - 15:00MEL-JNB
29h 10m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 19:20JNB-MEL
16h 50m1 stop
$1,589Qantas Airways
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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 - 16:15SYD-JNB
14h 45mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 14:30JNB-SYD
12h 00mdirect
$1,641Qantas Airways
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Sun, 19 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
South African Logo
23:50 - 21:15PER-CPT
27h 25m1 stop
South African Logo
14:15 - 12:10CPT-PER
15h 55m1 stop
$1,961South African
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Wed, 15 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
South African Logo
23:50 - 13:25PER-CPT
19h 35m1 stop
South African Logo
14:15 - 12:10CPT-PER
15h 55m1 stop
$1,977South African
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Wed, 15 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Emirates Logo
22:30 - 16:45MEL-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 23:20CPT-MEL
24h 40m1 stop
$1,994Emirates
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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Emirates Logo
22:30 - 16:45MEL-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:15CPT-MEL
43h 35m1 stop
$2,057Emirates
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

Cathay Pacific flights from Australia to South Africa

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Australia to South Africa flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
10 Sept
PER00:10Perth
37h 30m
1 stop
JNB07:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Sept
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 20m
1 stop
PER22:40Perth
$1,553
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Cathay Pacific
20 Oct
PER00:10Perth
37h 30m
1 stop
JNB07:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
28 Oct
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
PER22:50Perth
$1,564
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Cathay Pacific
8 Sept
PER00:10Perth
37h 30m
1 stop
JNB07:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Sept
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 20m
1 stop
PER22:40Perth
$1,567
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Qantas Airways flights from Australia to South Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Australia to South Africa flight tickets
Qantas Airways
27 Oct
MEL18:50Melbourne
29h 10m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
9 Nov
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
MEL19:20Melbourne
$1,589
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Qantas Airways
19 Oct
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 45m
JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
2 Nov
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
SYD14:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,641
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Qantas Airways
19 Feb
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
12 Mar
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 05m
1 stop
AVV07:35Melbourne Avalon
$1,652
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
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Return

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PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 20/1

15:05-08:40

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:25-12:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,470

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,474

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:40-05:45

1 stop31h 05m

$1,481

PerthJohannesburg

PER - JNB

PERJNB

Perth

Tue 21/10

01:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

19:50-12:35

1 stop34h 45m

$1,556

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

18:50-15:00

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

17:30-19:20

1 stop16h 50m

$1,589

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

10:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,641

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 15/10

23:50-21:15

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

14:15-12:10

1 stop15h 55m

$1,961

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 15/10

23:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

14:15-12:10

1 stop15h 55m

$1,977

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

22:30-16:45

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

$1,994

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

22:30-16:45

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

13:40-18:15

1 stop43h 35m

$2,057

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Australia is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,699, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,715.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,952. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Australia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,119.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Australia to South Africa when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,773. Flying to South Africa in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to South Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,021 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Australia to South Africa flight route?

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Australia - South Africa flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,943 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Australia for as low as $1,753 on momondo.

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

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

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to South Africa flight.

Cheap Australia to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Australia to South Africa

Best price found

$1,128

Fastest flight time

11h 15m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat

Airports in South Africa

1 airport
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,128. The best return flight deal from Australia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,824.
The fastest flight from Australia to South Africa takes 11h 15m
Direct flights go from Australia to South Africa on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Qantas Airways and South African..
There is 1 airport near South Africa: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to South Africa?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to South 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 South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Australia to South Africa?

Best airlines flying from Australia to South Africa

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Rating
Free cancellation
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $903Free cancellationRating
7.5
415 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,077Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,352 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,276Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,235 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,312Free cancellationRating
7.2
845 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,419Free cancellationRating
7.6
975 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,420Free cancellationRating
7.6
43 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,432Free cancellationRating
7.5
904 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,470Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,608 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,661Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,318 reviews
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Air MauritiusPriceFrom $1,662Free cancellationRating
6.6
21 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Australia to South Africa?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Australia to South Africa. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights from Australia to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to South Africa from Australia on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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

Once you have performed a search for Australia to South Africa flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Australia to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from Australia. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

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