Cheapest flights to cities in Australia
Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Australia from South Africa
Useful information for your flight to Australia
Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to Australia
What are the most popular cities to visit in Australia?
Some of the world’s most well-traveled cities are in Australia. The most popular city to travel to in Australia is Sydney, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 627% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Australia are Perth and Brisbane.
What is the cheapest flight to Australia?
The best prices found on momondo for flights to Australia are:
R1 305 per person with Jetstar
R1 568 per person with Tigerair Australia
R1 759 per person with Virgin AustraliaHow long is the flight from South Africa to Australia?
On average, it takes 11h 45m to fly from South Africa to Australia if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Sydney Kingsford Smith (the most popular airport in Australia). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Sydney Kingsford Smith, then the flight time is around 25h 05m.
What is the most popular airport in Australia to fly to?
If you’re unsure where to fly to in Australia, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Sydney Kingsford Smith airport, which services Sydney and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 41% of momondo travellers booking flights to Australia chose to fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith.
How much are flights to Australia?
Flights to Australia have been found on momondo for as low as R6 441 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be R21 278 and anything for R19 900 or less is a good deal. R49 691 is the most expensive flight we’ve seen in the past week, though you may be able to avoid this price depending on what airport you fly from, what airline you choose, and how far in advance you book your flights.
What is the best day of the week to fly to Australia?
If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to Australia, then be sure to book your departure on a Tuesday. Flying out on a Tuesday, as well as a Sunday, is your best option. Departing on a Saturday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to Australia.
Popular cities and sights
Looking to visit Australia? Check out these cities and spend time seeing some of the most popular sights in the country
Sydney
New South Wales
Sydney Opera House
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Tower
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Manly Beach
Perth
Western Australia
Swan Bells
Perth Mint
WACA Museum
Gloucester Park Raceway
Scitech
Brisbane
Queensland
Roma Street Parkland
Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane Forest Park
Treasury Casino
Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges
Melbourne
Victoria
St. Kilda Beach
Crown Casino
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Federation Square
Eureka Tower
Adelaide
South Australia
Glenelg Beach
National Wine Centre of Australia
St Peter's Cathedral
Victoria Square
Adelaide Oval
Coolangatta
Queensland
Kirra Beach
Snapper Rocks
Greenmount Beach
Showcase on the Beach
Coolangatta Beach
Townsville
Queensland
Castle Hill
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Cairns
Queensland
Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns Historical Society Museum
Cazaly's Stadium
Reef Hotel Casino
Esplanade Lagoon
Darwin
Northern Territory
SKYCITY Casino
Crocosaurus Cove
Aquascene
Darwin Convention Centre
Darwin Entertainment Centre
Launceston
Tasmania
Royal Park
National Automobile Museum
Launceston Aquatic
Queen Victoria Art Gallery
Launceston Tramway Museum
Mackay
Queensland
Artspace Mackay
Bluewater Lagoon
Harrup Park
Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
Jubilee Park
Hamilton Island
Queensland
Whitehaven Beach
Catseye Beach
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Cheapest flight routes to Australia
These routes have the cheapest flights to Australia found by momondo users in South Africa
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Perth | 19h 25m | R12 573 |
| Johannesburg | Sydney | 11h 45m | R13 589 |
| Johannesburg | Melbourne | 24h 15m | R13 774 |
| Cape Town | Sydney | 25h 05m | R14 020 |
| Johannesburg | Brisbane | 15h 55m | R14 343 |
| Cape Town | Brisbane | 24h 50m | R15 590 |
| Cape Town | Melbourne | 36h 45m | R15 898 |
| Cape Town | Adelaide | 37h 55m | R16 159 |
| Johannesburg | Cairns | 31h 05m | R16 452 |
| Johannesburg | Adelaide | 45h 25m | R17 313 |
| Cape Town | Hobart | 57h 30m | R18 406 |
| George | Melbourne | 67h 30m | R20 638 |
| Durban | Melbourne | 35h 20m | R29 317 |
| Port Elizabeth | Melbourne | 22h 10m | R46 292 |
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