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

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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 June 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.

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 34% 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.

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 June 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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11:05 - 08:30

SYD

CAI

53h 25m

2 stops

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

SYD

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,393China Eastern

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

21:30 - 08:30

SYD

CAI

43h 00m

1 stop

13:00 - 13:35

CAI

SYD

39h 35m

1 stop

$1,395China Eastern

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov

21:30 - 08:30

SYD

CAI

43h 00m

1 stop

13:00 - 13:35

CAI

SYD

39h 35m

1 stop

$1,403China Eastern

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov

14:50 - 19:20

SYD

JNB

36h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 10:25

JNB

SYD

36h 40m

1 stop

$1,651Singapore Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

19:00 - 19:20

SYD

JNB

33h 20m

1 stop

20:25 - 11:25

JNB

SYD

30h 00m

1 stop

$1,735Singapore Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

20:50 - 08:20

SYD

JNB

43h 30m

1 stop

09:45 - 06:10

JNB

SYD

36h 25m

1 stop

$1,760Etihad Airways

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

15:40 - 08:20

SYD

JNB

24h 40m

1 stop

09:45 - 06:10

JNB

SYD

36h 25m

1 stop

$1,786Etihad Airways

Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

15:50 - 17:25

SYD

CPT

34h 35m

1 stop

12:35 - 06:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,953Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

15:50 - 17:30

SYD

CPT

34h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 06:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,969Qatar Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

22:05 - 19:05

SYD

LOS

31h 00m

2 stops

20:50 - 20:10

LOS

SYD

37h 20m

2 stops

$2,682Turkish Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

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Cathay Pacific flights from Sydney to Africa

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Cathay Pacific

10 July

SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m

1 stop

JNB07:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

19 July

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 35m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,357

Cathay Pacific

10 July

SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m

1 stop

JNB07:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

19 July

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 35m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,363

Cathay Pacific

10 July

SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m

1 stop

JNB07:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

19 July

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 35m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,382

Etihad Airways flights from Sydney to Africa

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Etihad Airways

13 July

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m

1 stop

CAI05:25Cairo

17 Aug

CAI02:20Cairo

20h 50m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,609

Etihad Airways

17 Aug

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 30m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31 Aug

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 25m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,760

Etihad Airways

5 Aug

SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Aug

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 25m

1 stop

SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,786

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SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

11:05-08:30

2 stops53h 25m

Cairo

Mon 23/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,393

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

21:30-08:30

1 stop43h 00m

Cairo

Thu 26/11

13:00-13:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,395

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

21:30-08:30

1 stop43h 00m

Cairo

Thu 26/11

13:00-13:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,403

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

14:50-19:20

1 stop36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

13:45-10:25

1 stop36h 40m

$1,651

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

19:00-19:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

20:25-11:25

1 stop30h 00m

$1,735

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

20:50-08:20

1 stop43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

09:45-06:10

1 stop36h 25m

$1,760

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

15:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

09:45-06:10

1 stop36h 25m

$1,786

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,953

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 31/12

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,969

SydneyLagos

SYD - LOS

SYDLOS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

22:05-19:05

2 stops31h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 21/10

20:50-20:10

2 stops37h 20m

$2,682

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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 November instead. Flights to Africa in November, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $1,793.

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 $1,838 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 $1,573 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	$1,585
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 $1,585. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,421.

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

Direct flights go from Sydney to Africa on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Africa

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 June 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 $792	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,394 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $811	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 235 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $850	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 462 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $869	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 574 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $876	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,002	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 226 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,084	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 34 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,091	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,425 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,118	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,555 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,234	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,007 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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