$596 Find Cheap Flights to Africa

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cairo
Cairo1 stop$1,064
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$1,145
Nairobi
Nairobi3 stops$1,224
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,601
Port Louis
Port Louisdirect$1,201
Casablanca
Casablanca2 stops$1,602
Lagos
Lagos2 stops$1,889
Harare
Harare3 stops$1,974
Accra
Accra2 stops$2,064
Marrakech
Marrakech2 stops$2,127
Entebbe
Entebbe3 stops$1,499
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa2 stops$1,563
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,745
Tunis
Tunis2 stops$2,677
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam2 stops$1,811
Bujumbura
Bujumbura2 stops$2,268
Algiers
Algiers1 stop$2,180
Cairo
Cairo1 stop$1,064
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$1,145
Nairobi
Nairobi3 stops$1,224
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,601
Port Louis
Port Louisdirect$1,201
Casablanca
Casablanca2 stops$1,602
Lagos
Lagos2 stops$1,889
Harare
Harare3 stops$1,974
Accra
Accra2 stops$2,064
Marrakech
Marrakech2 stops$2,127
Entebbe
Entebbe3 stops$1,499
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa2 stops$1,563
Durban
Durban2 stops$1,745
Tunis
Tunis2 stops$2,677
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam2 stops$1,811
Bujumbura
Bujumbura2 stops$2,268
Algiers
Algiers1 stop$2,180

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.
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Recent return flight deals to Africa

Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
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21:30 - 09:00MEL-CAI
42h 30m1 stop
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14:30 - 12:40CAI-MEL
39h 10m1 stop
$1,064China Eastern
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 09:00SYD-CAI
43h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:30 - 12:35CAI-SYD
39h 05m1 stop
$1,073China Eastern
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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17:30 - 18:35PER-JNB
31h 05m1 stop
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19:50 - 23:55JNB-PER
22h 05m1 stop
$1,145Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:10 - 18:35PER-JNB
23h 25m1 stop
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19:50 - 12:30JNB-PER
34h 40m1 stop
$1,162Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 24 Nov - Thu, 25 Dec
South African Logo
16:45 - 05:05BNE-JNB
20h 20m1 stop
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20:45 - 05:05JNB-BNE
24h 20m1 stop
$1,825South African
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Tue, 25 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec
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21:55 - 15:35BNE-JNB
25h 40m1 stop
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19:50 - 22:35JNB-BNE
42h 45m1 stop
$1,864Qatar Airways
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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 15:35BNE-JNB
32h 25m1 stop
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12:45 - 22:35JNB-BNE
25h 50m1 stop
$1,872Qatar Airways
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Mon, 28 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
South African Logo
19:45 - 05:15MEL-JNB
17h 30m1 stop
South African Logo
20:55 - 11:35JNB-MEL
30h 40m1 stop
$1,947South African
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Wed, 13 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
Emirates Logo
05:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT
43h 35m1 stop
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18:25 - 16:40CPT-MEL
38h 15m1 stop
$2,005Emirates
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Wed, 13 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
Emirates Logo
22:55 - 16:50MEL-CPT
25h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 08:50CPT-MEL
30h 25m2 stops
$2,092Emirates
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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 Port Louis, at $780 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 $957.

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 $1,665 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,889 and $2,028 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 the flight from Australia to Africa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 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 seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$596
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Nairobi

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 Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,333. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $2,462 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,456 on average. Morning departures are around 11% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Africa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,616.

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 $2,279, from Sydney $3,952
  • 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3286 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.8Food
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

10.0 ExcellentWoei, June 2025DXB - SIN
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

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 🤬

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

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

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

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

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

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