Which airlines fly to Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Sydney according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 24 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa?

China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa

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

As of April 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Sydney to Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa?

There are 23 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa?

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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to 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 Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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15:40 - 13:00

SYD

CAI

28h 20m

1 stop

14:15 - 16:50

CAI

SYD

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,203Etihad Airways

Fri, 24 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

15:40 - 13:00

SYD

CAI

28h 20m

1 stop

08:15 - 16:50

CAI

SYD

25h 35m

1 stop

$1,205Etihad Airways

Sun, 26 Apr - Mon, 15 Jun

10:05 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

53h 40m

2 stops

14:15 - 08:00

CAI

SYD

58h 45m

3 stops

$1,211China Eastern

Fri, 17 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug

15:40 - 17:20

SYD

CAI

32h 40m

1 stop

19:45 - 16:50

CAI

SYD

38h 05m

1 stop

$1,222Etihad Airways

Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May

11:00 - 08:45

SYD

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 13:35

CAI

SYD

39h 35m

1 stop

$1,223China Eastern

Sat, 15 Aug - Thu, 19 Nov

11:00 - 18:35

SYD

JNB

39h 35m

1 stop

19:50 - 10:25

JNB

SYD

30h 35m

1 stop

$1,666Singapore Airlines

Thu, 23 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug

14:50 - 10:15

SYD

CPT

27h 25m

1 stop

19:30 - 17:10

CPT

SYD

37h 40m

1 stop

$1,825Qatar Airways

Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

20:45 - 07:10

SYD

NBO

41h 25m

1 stop

08:40 - 17:30

NBO

SYD

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,859Qatar Airways

Thu, 7 May - Fri, 22 May

09:50 - 11:30

SYD

CPT

33h 40m

2 stops

13:15 - 06:05

CPT

SYD

32h 50m

1 stop

$1,890Emirates

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

06:00 - 16:40

SYD

CPT

42h 40m

1 stop

18:25 - 22:05

CPT

SYD

43h 40m

1 stop

$1,896Emirates

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Africa

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Qatar Airways

26 Apr

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 May

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 40m

1 stop

SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,751

Qatar Airways

19 Apr

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 15m

1 stop

JNB04:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

4 May

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 50m

1 stop

SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,754

Qatar Airways

20 Apr

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 35m

1 stop

CAI17:20Cairo

27 Apr

CAI20:20Cairo

38h 10m

1 stop

SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,756

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Emirates

26 Apr

SYD09:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 45m

2 stops

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 May

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m

2 stops

SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,890

Emirates

2 June

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 40m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

16 June

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

43h 40m

1 stop

SYD22:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,896

Emirates

27 Apr

SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 30m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

11 May

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m

1 stop

SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,907

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

15:40-13:00

1 stop28h 20m

Cairo

Mon 27/4

14:15-16:50

1 stop19h 35m

$1,203

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SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

15:40-13:00

1 stop28h 20m

Cairo

Mon 15/6

08:15-16:50

1 stop25h 35m

$1,205

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

10:05-08:45

2 stops53h 40m

Cairo

Tue 11/8

14:15-08:00

3 stops58h 45m

$1,211

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

15:40-17:20

1 stop32h 40m

Cairo

Sun 31/5

19:45-16:50

1 stop38h 05m

$1,222

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Thu 19/11

13:00-13:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,223

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

11:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,666

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

14:50-10:15

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

19:30-17:10

1 stop37h 40m

$1,825

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

20:45-07:10

1 stop41h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 22/5

08:40-17:30

1 stop25h 50m

$1,859

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

09:50-11:30

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-06:05

1 stop32h 50m

$1,890

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

06:00-16:40

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

18:25-22:05

1 stop43h 40m

$1,896

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Africa from Sydney during June instead. Flights to Africa in June, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $1,502.

What is the cheapest Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $1,750 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 Sydney for as low as $1,519 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Africa flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney Kingsford Smith 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	$1,460
Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $1,460. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,022.

The fastest flight from Sydney to Africa takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from Sydney to Africa on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Qantas Airways..

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa?
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa?
There are 23 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa?
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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to 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 Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $774	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $795	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 231 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $830	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 453 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $843	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 550 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,066	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,076	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,083	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,493 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,194	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,205	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,290	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,968 reviews	Search Air India flights

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