R7 823 Find Cheap Flights to Australia

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Cheap Flights to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Perth
Perth1 stopR14 045
Sydney
Sydney2 stopsR13 691
Melbourne
Melbourne1 stopR15 529
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stopsR15 579
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stopsR16 372
Cairns
Cairns2 stopsR21 160
Perth
Perth1 stopR14 045
Sydney
Sydney2 stopsR13 691
Melbourne
Melbourne1 stopR15 529
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stopsR15 579
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stopsR16 372
Cairns
Cairns2 stopsR21 160

Book Cheap Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Australia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Australia

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 6:35
CPT
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SYD
52h 20m2 stops
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16:35 - 11:50
SYD
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CPT
52h 15m2 stops
R13 691Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 6:35
CPT
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SYD
52h 20m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:50
SYD
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CPT
52h 15m2 stops
R13 792Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 5:25
JNB
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PER
27h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:40 - 18:35
PER
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JNB
17h 55m1 stop
R14 163Singapore Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:55
JNB
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PER
28h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
1:10 - 18:35
PER
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JNB
23h 25m1 stop
R14 197Singapore Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
South African Logo
20:35 - 12:10
JNB
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PER
9h 35mdirect
South African Logo
23:50 - 5:05
PER
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JNB
11h 15mdirect
R14 264South African
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
South African Logo
20:35 - 12:10
JNB
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PER
9h 35mdirect
South African Logo
23:50 - 5:05
PER
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JNB
11h 15mdirect
R14 618South African
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 11:55
JNB
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PER
33h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:40 - 8:50
PER
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JNB
23h 10m1 stop
R14 820Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 5:45
JNB
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MEL
32h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 15:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 25m1 stop
R16 017Qatar Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m1 stop
R19 322Qantas Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m1 stop
R19 373Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Australia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Australia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Perth, at R11 899 return. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Sydney (SYD) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R14 349.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to Australia is May, when tickets cost R15 023 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 362 and R21 076 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to Australia, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with an average flight price of R13 785.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR7 823
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Perth

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Australia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Australia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Australia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Australia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Australia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as R19 339. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are R20 571 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when retur flights cost R17 047 on average. Morning departures are around 21% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R23 296.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Australia? 25% of our users found return tickets to Australia for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R38 286
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Australia flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1412 reviews
8,0Entertainment
8,6Crew
7,8Food
8,3Boarding
8,0Comfort
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Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

8,0 ExcellentVicky, Nov 2025
SIN - CGK
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Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

My connecting flight was canceled or never existed. My stopover went from 1 hour and a half to 10 hours. It was a long day that I wasn't prepared for and it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Cathay is great though. Great staff, entertainment and food.

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

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