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 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 21 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, Qatar Airways, and RwandAir 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 July 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 22 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa as of July 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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10:05 - 10:00

SYD

CAI

54h 55m

2 stops

13:45 - 08:00

CAI

SYD

59h 15m

2 stops

$1,395China Eastern

Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

20:30 - 10:00

SYD

CAI

44h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:35

CAI

SYD

39h 50m

1 stop

$1,420China Eastern

Tue, 28 Jul - Mon, 31 Aug

10:05 - 10:00

SYD

CAI

54h 55m

2 stops

13:45 - 08:00

CAI

SYD

59h 15m

2 stops

$1,430China Eastern

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

15:50 - 08:40

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JNB

25h 50m

1 stop

20:20 - 18:50

JNB

SYD

37h 30m

1 stop

$1,950Qatar Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 7 Jan

14:50 - 17:30

SYD

CPT

34h 40m

1 stop

13:15 - 17:10

CPT

SYD

43h 55m

1 stop

$1,957Qatar Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

20:50 - 08:20

SYD

JNB

43h 30m

1 stop

21:45 - 16:50

JNB

SYD

59h 05m

2 stops

$1,963Etihad Airways

Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

22:10 - 11:50

SYD

CPT

45h 40m

2 stops

16:35 - 19:10

CPT

SYD

42h 35m

2 stops

$1,999Turkish Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

21:05 - 11:50

SYD

CPT

46h 45m

2 stops

16:35 - 19:10

CPT

SYD

42h 35m

2 stops

$2,009Turkish Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

18:25 - 04:15

SYD

MRU

15h 50m

1 stop

22:20 - 17:35

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SYD

13h 15m

1 stop

$2,016Air Mauritius

Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

20:50 - 12:30

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NBO

22h 40m

1 stop

13:35 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

33h 35m

1 stop

$2,164Etihad Airways

Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

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Turkish Airlines

16 July

SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 05m

2 stops

CAI09:10Cairo

12 Aug

CAI21:45Cairo

38h 25m

2 stops

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,897

Turkish Airlines

10 Aug

SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 20m

2 stops

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24 Aug

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 10m

2 stops

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,977

Turkish Airlines

23 Aug

SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 40m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

30 Aug

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

42h 35m

2 stops

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,999

Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Africa

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Qantas Airways

16 July

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 50m

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 July

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 10m

SYD14:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,229

Qantas Airways

16 July

SYD19:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 20m

1 stop

JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 July

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 10m

SYD14:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,270

Qantas Airways

20 July

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 50m

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Aug

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 10m

SYD14:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,271

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Sun 23/8

10:05-10:00

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Tue 8/9

13:45-08:00

2 stops59h 15m

$1,395

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SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

20:30-10:00

1 stop44h 30m

Cairo

Mon 31/8

13:45-12:35

1 stop39h 50m

$1,420

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SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

10:05-10:00

2 stops54h 55m

Cairo

Sun 13/9

13:45-08:00

2 stops59h 15m

$1,430

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SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

15:50-08:40

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

20:20-18:50

1 stop37h 30m

$1,950

SydneyCape Town

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SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

14:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

13:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

$1,957

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SYD - JNB

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/8

20:50-08:20

1 stop43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

21:45-16:50

2 stops59h 05m

$1,963

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

22:10-11:50

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

$1,999

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SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

21:05-11:50

2 stops46h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

$2,009

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SYD - MRU

SYDMRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

18:25-04:15

1 stop15h 50m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 25/8

22:20-17:35

1 stop13h 15m

$2,016

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

20:50-12:30

1 stop22h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 26/8

13:35-06:10

1 stop33h 35m

$2,164

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Africa from Sydney during May instead. Flights to Africa in May, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $1,794.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 $1,833 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 $1,656 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney 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	$1,573
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 $1,573. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,416.

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 22 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Africa as of July 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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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $743	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $763	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,403 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $806	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 235 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $844	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 463 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $863	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 574 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $871	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $996	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 226 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,023	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,084	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,437 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,109	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,563 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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