$737 Find Cheap Flights to Africa

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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$1,279
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$1,480
Nairobi
Nairobi2 stops$1,658
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,767
Casablanca
Casablanca1 stop$1,897
Port Louis
Port Louisdirect$1,481
Harare
Harare2 stops$2,137
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$1,729
Accra
Accra2 stops$2,270
Marrakech
Marrakech2 stops$1,864
Entebbe
Entebbe1 stop$1,938
Lagos
Lagos2 stops$2,186
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam2 stops$2,080
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,839
Bujumbura
Bujumbura2 stops$2,728
Algiers
Algiers1 stop$2,206
Lusaka
Lusaka2 stops$2,262
Cairo
Cairo1 stop$1,279
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$1,480
Nairobi
Nairobi2 stops$1,658
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,767
Casablanca
Casablanca1 stop$1,897
Port Louis
Port Louisdirect$1,481
Harare
Harare2 stops$2,137
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$1,729
Accra
Accra2 stops$2,270
Marrakech
Marrakech2 stops$1,864
Entebbe
Entebbe1 stop$1,938
Lagos
Lagos2 stops$2,186
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam2 stops$2,080
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,839
Bujumbura
Bujumbura2 stops$2,728
Algiers
Algiers1 stop$2,206
Lusaka
Lusaka2 stops$2,262

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, 6 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 10:00
SYD
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CAI
30h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:45 - 09:00
CAI
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SYD
36h 15m
1 stop
$1,302China Eastern
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 10:00
MEL
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CAI
43h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:45 - 09:00
CAI
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MEL
36h 15m
1 stop
$1,305China Eastern
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:10 - 19:20
PER
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JNB
24h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 05:10
JNB
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PER
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,480Singapore Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:25 - 19:20
PER
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JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 23:55
JNB
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PER
21h 30m
1 stop
$1,528Singapore Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 04:00
PER
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JNB
35h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 18:45
JNB
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PER
23h 00m
1 stop
$1,732Qatar Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,742Etihad Airways
Tue, 21 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 08:20
SYD
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JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
36h 20m
1 stop
$1,745Etihad Airways
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:30
PER
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JNB
41h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 18:35
JNB
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PER
23h 55m
1 stop
$1,748Qatar Airways
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
23:45 - 11:05
MEL
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HRE
44h 20m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
12:10 - 17:50
HRE
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MEL
44h 40m
2 stops
$2,628Virgin Australia
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
23:45 - 11:05
MEL
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HRE
44h 20m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
12:10 - 17:50
HRE
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MEL
44h 40m
2 stops
$2,629Virgin Australia
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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 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Africa from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, at $1,806 return. The most popular route is Perth (PER) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,806.

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 March, when tickets cost $1,473 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,651 and $2,017 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 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 $1,360.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$737
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% 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 Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,825. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $2,099 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 $2,403, from Sydney $3,521
  • 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1522 reviews
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
LAX - NRT
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Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

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

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

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

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

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

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

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

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Cabin class types available on flights to Africa

Cabin classes available on flights to Africa. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.