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Cairo
Cairo2 stops$1,035
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$1,139
Nairobi
Nairobi1 stop$842
Cape Town
Cape Town2 stops$1,335
Port Louis
Port Louis3 stops$1,182
Casablanca
Casablanca2 stops$1,736
Lagos
Lagos2 stops$2,132
Harare
Harare1 stop$1,813
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$1,778
Accra
Accra2 stops$2,145
Entebbe
Entebbe2 stops$1,689
Marrakech
Marrakech3 stops$1,538
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam2 stops$2,050
Lusaka
Lusaka2 stops$2,575

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$406
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Perth 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 long is the flight to Africa?

    An average direct flight from Australia to Africa takes 24h 35m, covering a distance of 19478 km. The most popular route is Melbourne - Port Louis with an average flight time of 14h 40m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Africa?

    The cheapest ticket to Africa from Australia found in the last 72 hours was $1,015 one-way, and $1,008 round-trip. The most popular route is Melbourne to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,322.

  • Which airlines fly to Africa?

    Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand & South African fly the most frequently from Australia to Africa.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Africa?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Johannesburg (23% of total searches to Africa). The next most popular destinations are Port Louis (19%) and Cairo (18%). Searches for flights to Nairobi (12%), to Cape Town (9%) and to Durban (5%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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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 $2,424, from Sydney $3,509
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from Australia is February.
  • 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.
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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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3348 reviews
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
Airline reviews

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

8.0 ExcellentTofic, Jan 2025YYZ - DXB
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The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

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

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.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

The staff were amazing and very kind. The seats recline a little too far back and are up close when sitting behind.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

They have misplaced my one checked bag which I have not received in Philadelphia and have lodged complaint with American Airlines, the staff of Indigo was rude with us, at the checking counter, I think she purposely withheld my one of the checked bag, because the American Airlines staff told me that bag was not received at Doha airport. Kindly help me with one of my checked bag to get it. My flight was from Mumbai to Doha and then Doha to Philadelphia.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

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