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Flying to Australia

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Cheapest flight ticket found	R 7,549
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	10 hrs, 45 mins
Possible destinations	164
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	21

Cheap flight deals to Australia

Looking for a cheap flight deal to Australia? Find last-minute deals and the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Perth.R 7,549 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,549, select.

Melbourne.R 7,679 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,679, select.

Sydney.R 7,729 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,729, select.

Adelaide.R 7,871 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,871, select.

Brisbane.R 8,414 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,414, select.

Darwin.R 9,541 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,541, select.

Canberra.R 9,897 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,897, select.

Gold Coast.R 11,881 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Apr.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 12 Apr, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,881, select.

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Find the cheapest time to fly to Australia

Looking for the best ticket prices to Australia? It looks like April is currently the cheapest time to fly.

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Which airlines fly direct to Australia?

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Australia?

Air New Zealand, South African Airways, Qantas all fly direct to Australia.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Australia is currently August.

Can I get a direct flight to Australia?

Yes – some airlines fly direct to Australia. Popular direct flight destinations include Sydney and Perth.

How much are return flights to Australia?

The best price we found for a return flight to Australia is R 12,571. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Australia?

The cheapest city to fly into is Perth; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Perth.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

The cheapest airport in Australia is Perth – we've found flights from R 12,571.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Australia on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Australia is Tuesday, 5 August 2025, – to Perth Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to Australia

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Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Australia flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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