How long is the flight from South Africa to Australia?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Australia in 23h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. There are 6846 mi between South Africa and Australia. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Australia one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £351 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from £441 and Qantas Airways from £498 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Australia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Australia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of £772). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £958). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to AU?

When flying from South Africa to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from South Africa to Australia delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Australia flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Australia?

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from South Africa to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Australia?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Australia in 23h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. There are 6846 mi between South Africa and Australia. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Australia one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £351 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from £441 and Qantas Airways from £498 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Australia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Australia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Australia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Australia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Australia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Australia (average of £772). Flying from South Africa to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £958). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from South Africa to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from South Africa to Australia delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Australia flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Australia?

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from South Africa to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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