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Cheap flights from South Africa to Australia

JNB — SYD
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of £985). Flying from South Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,502). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

When flying from South Africa to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of £985). Flying from South Africa to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,502). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for South Africa to Australia

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest£476Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£551Average£1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£649Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£716Average£1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£812Average£1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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