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Cheap Flights to Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cairo
Cairo1 stop$1,319
Johannesburg
Johannesburg2 stops$1,493
Nairobi
Nairobi2 stops$1,802
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,602
Casablanca
Casablanca2 stops$1,666
Port Louis
Port Louis2 stops$1,387
Harare
Harare2 stops$2,158
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$1,800
Accra
Accra2 stops$2,239
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam2 stops$1,804
Marrakech
Marrakech2 stops$1,856
Entebbe
Entebbe3 stops$2,097
Lagos
Lagos2 stops$2,072
Durban
Durban3 stops$1,872
Bujumbura
Bujumbura2 stops$2,284
Lusaka
Lusaka1 stop$2,579
Cairo
Cairo1 stop$1,319
Johannesburg
Johannesburg2 stops$1,493
Nairobi
Nairobi2 stops$1,802
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,602
Casablanca
Casablanca2 stops$1,666
Port Louis
Port Louis2 stops$1,387
Harare
Harare2 stops$2,158
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$1,800
Accra
Accra2 stops$2,239
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam2 stops$1,804
Marrakech
Marrakech2 stops$1,856
Entebbe
Entebbe3 stops$2,097
Lagos
Lagos2 stops$2,072
Durban
Durban3 stops$1,872
Bujumbura
Bujumbura2 stops$2,284
Lusaka
Lusaka1 stop$2,579

Book Cheap Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Africa 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 Africa

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 07:30MEL  Melbourne-CAI Cairo
28h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
13:00 - 10:00CAI  Cairo-MEL Melbourne
36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,319China Eastern
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 10:00MEL  Melbourne-CAI Cairo
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
13:45 - 12:40CAI  Cairo-MEL Melbourne
39h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,320China Eastern
Fri, 29 Jan - Wed, 24 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 09:55MEL  Melbourne-CAI Cairo
25h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuwait City
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:10 - 05:40CAI  Cairo-MEL Melbourne
24h 30m2 stops Kuwait City Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,361Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 10:55MEL  Melbourne-CAI Cairo
25h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuwait City
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 16:00CAI  Cairo-MEL Melbourne
43h 35m2 stops Kuwait City Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,373Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
South African Logo
23:50 - 05:05PER  Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 15mdirect
South African Logo
20:35 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth
9h 35mdirect
$1,566South African
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:10 - 09:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$1,602Singapore Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:25 - 19:20PER  Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 05:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth
33h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,612Singapore Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 20:05PER  Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 05mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 14:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth
9h 55mdirect
$1,672Qantas Airways
Sun, 31 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
13:15 - 18:25PER  Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 13:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth
9h 40mdirect
$1,714Qantas Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
South African Logo
23:50 - 05:05PER  Perth-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 15mdirect
South African Logo
20:35 - 12:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PER Perth
9h 35mdirect
$1,828South African
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Africa

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

What is the cheapest flight to Africa?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to Africa from Australia found in the last 5 days was to Port Louis, at $1,152 return. The most popular route is Perth (PER) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,874.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to Africa, 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 Australia to Africa is February, when tickets cost $926 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,591 and $1,480 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Africa, 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 Australia to Africa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Africa?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB), with an average flight price of $1,424.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$791
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Cairo

FAQs - booking Africa flights

  • Which airlines offer fast routes between Australia and Africa?

    For a quick trip, look for one-stop itineraries with airlines like Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad and South African Airways. If you’re heading from a major Australian hub like Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) or Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to a major African hub like Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or Ghana Accra Kotoka Airport (ACC), layovers can be as short as 1-2h with these airlines.

  • How can I find great deals on flights to Africa?

    Plan your trip well in advance so you can book your flights at least two months ahead. This will give you access to better flight deals. If you don’t mind longer layovers, you can often get good flight deals, even at the last minute, by accepting a couple of stops along the way, at airports like Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) or Dubai International Airport (DXB).

  • Which visa do I need to fly to Africa?

    Australians do not need a visa to travel to countries like Morocco and South Africa for 90 days or less. However, if you wish to visit other African nations like Nigeria and Egypt, you will need to arrange a visa. For this reason, it’s essential to check the entry requirements for every country you wish to visit in Africa and apply for the relevant visas well in advance. Regardless of which countries you visit, you must have a passport with at least six months of validity and enough blank pages for entry and exit stamps.

  • What direct flights are there from Australia to Africa?

    You can find some direct flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Johannesburg, South Africa. Qantas, for example, offers a unique direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg Airport that will take you over the South Pole, giving you views of Antarctica. If you wish to depart from other Australian hubs, you will find plenty of one-stop itineraries, with brief layovers at hubs like Singapore Changi Airport or Dubai International Airport.

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

    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 Australia to Africa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to Africa 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 Australia to Africa?

    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 Australia to Africa 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 Australia to Africa?

    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 Australia to Africa 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 Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Africa is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,008. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $2,295 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Africa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Africa? 25% of our users found return tickets to Africa for the following prices or less: From Perth $2,783, from Sydney $4,195
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Africa flight deals.
  • If you’re planning on exploring Victoria Falls, Kruger Park, Botswana or other parts of Southern and Eastern Africa, you’ll generally find good flight deals by heading to South Africa’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) from Australia.
  • While Cairo International Airport (CAI) is Egypt’s major hub, it’s best to look for flights to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) if you’re looking to explore the Red Sea Riviera.
  • While airports in major hubs like South Africa, Egypt and Kenya receive multiple international flights each day, many smaller airports only welcome select airlines on specific days. If you plan to visit Lesotho, for example, you’ll need to stop at OR Tambo International Airport to get a flight to Moshoeshoe I. International Airport (MSU).
  • When travelling to smaller countries in Africa, like the island nation of Mauritius, Middle Eastern carriers like Emirates are your best bet for finding fast, single-stop itineraries.
  • If you’re planning on visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza and other sites in Northern Africa, Cairo International Airport is a convenient hub, with easy onward flights to Morocco and Nigeria.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to Africa? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3644 reviews
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

Two crews were talking right in front of me without really paying attention to me, and I found that a bit rude of them. I would have preferred them to be more professional and quiet.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

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

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

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

Going from Sydney to London on a single flight number was very convenient, not having to worry about changing planes. Entertainment system on A380 economy cabin is very dated. Lavatories are small. The self serve refreshments have been significantly reduced since the A380 first started.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

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!

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Seats were not comfortable and touch free remote wasn’t working.

Awful , hidden charges for the luggage was a very awful thing, very much a scam , booking the flight thinking the luggage was included was definitely a scam , then the girl that was taking my luggage Ayrlease the airport was an absolute awful , telling me if I don’t have money to take my luggage with me I can just throw it away , how professional, NEVER AGAIN .

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Etihad checkin boarding and insight experience is one of a kind that i have never experienced in other fights. The flight crew was very kind and helpful when i traveled with my broken leg. Overall i rate the highest

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Cabin class types available on flights to Africa

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