Cheap Flights To South Africa From Australia - From $1126 Return
Flights to South Africa from $1,126 Return
29 January, 2026
Destinations in South Africa
Destination Profile
Capping off a whole continent in style, South Africa packs in everything from lion-stalked savannahs to wave-bashed shores patrolled by whales and sharks. Bucket-list adventures are just waiting to unfold here. They can take you along the jaw-dropping cliffs and coves of the Garden Route, through idyllic swathes of emerald vineyard under the mountains of Stellenbosch, and down to penguin-trodden beaches that flow to surfer vibes. Back inland and safaris are the name of the game. Kruger, Mala Mala and the Shamwari often top the bill, touting visions of elephants, cheetahs, and wildebeest. Cheap flights to South Africa from Australia can even be with airlines that go direct. For those, be sure to check out deals leaving from Sydney and Perth.
Top sights In South Africa
Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park hosts the fabled Big 5 game of Africa. Come here to see buffalos, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and lions.
The Garden Route
The road trip of a lifetime is what's on offer from the Garden Route. It's got whales, penguins, surf breaks and wine between the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape.
Cape Town
Cape Town is a stunner of a city, framed by Table Mountain and fringed by gorgeous beaches.
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?
At the moment, the lowest-price months to travel to South Africa are March/2026 and February/2026.
What airlines fly non-stop to South Africa?
Qantas Airways and South African fly non-stop between Australia and South Africa.
What is the cheapest airline to fly to South Africa?
The cheapest airline to fly from Australia to South Africa is Singapore Airlines.
What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?
Qatar Airways is the best airline to fly from Australia to South Africa. If you would like direct flights then Qantas Airways is the best.