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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Africa?

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Sichuan Airlines
Thu., 17 Apr. - Thu., 24 Apr.
MEL
Melbourne
CAI
Cairo
AU$1,349 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,349
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Thu., 17 Apr. from Melbourne to Cairo, returning Thu., 24 Apr., priced at AU$1,349 found 3 days ago
Sichuan Airlines
Sun., 25 May - Thu., 17 Jul.
SYD
Sydney
CAI
Cairo
AU$1,380 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$1,380
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Sun., 25 May from Sydney to Cairo, returning Thu., 17 Jul., priced at AU$1,380 found 14 hours ago
AirAsia X
Wed., 22 Jan. - Sat., 15 Feb.
MEL
Melbourne
NBO
Nairobi
AU$1,586 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,586
Return
found 2 days ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Wed., 22 Jan. from Melbourne to Nairobi, returning Sat., 15 Feb., priced at AU$1,586 found 2 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Sat., 8 Feb. - Fri., 28 Feb.
SYD
Sydney
CAI
Cairo
AU$1,637 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$1,637
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sat., 8 Feb. from Sydney to Cairo, returning Fri., 28 Feb., priced at AU$1,637 found 7 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon., 3 Feb. - Tue., 11 Feb.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,770 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,770
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon., 3 Feb. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Tue., 11 Feb., priced at AU$1,770 found 2 days ago
South African Airways
Wed., 2 Apr. - Thu., 17 Apr.
MEL
Melbourne
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,772 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$1,772
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Wed., 2 Apr. from Melbourne to Johannesburg, returning Thu., 17 Apr., priced at AU$1,772 found 15 hours ago
South African Airways
Fri., 7 Mar. - Sat., 29 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,779 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,779
Return
found 4 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Fri., 7 Mar. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Sat., 29 Mar., priced at AU$1,779 found 4 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue., 11 Mar. - Tue., 25 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
RAK
Marrakech
AU$1,842 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,842
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue., 11 Mar. from Melbourne to Marrakech, returning Tue., 25 Mar., priced at AU$1,842 found 6 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun., 18 May - Wed., 21 May
SYD
Sydney
CAI
Cairo
AU$1,869 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,869
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun., 18 May from Sydney to Cairo, returning Wed., 21 May, priced at AU$1,869 found 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon., 4 Aug. - Mon., 18 Aug.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,885 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,885
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon., 4 Aug. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Mon., 18 Aug., priced at AU$1,885 found 2 days ago
Etihad Airways
Sun., 2 Feb. - Fri., 14 Feb.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,891 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,891
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun., 2 Feb. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Fri., 14 Feb., priced at AU$1,891 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 6 Mar. - Tue., 1 Apr.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,918 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,918
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 6 Mar. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Tue., 1 Apr., priced at AU$1,918 found 4 days ago
South African Airways
Mon., 10 Feb. - Thu., 13 Feb.
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,923 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$1,923
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon., 10 Feb. from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Thu., 13 Feb., priced at AU$1,923 found 19 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Fri., 31 Jan. - Wed., 12 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,941 Return, found 11 hours ago
AU$1,941
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri., 31 Jan. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Wed., 12 Mar., priced at AU$1,941 found 11 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Tue., 4 Mar. - Wed., 26 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$1,980 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,980
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue., 4 Mar. from Sydney to Johannesburg, returning Wed., 26 Mar., priced at AU$1,980 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
JNBCape TownMarch 25 to April 2AU$380
LHRJohannesburgMarch 31 to April 23AU$1,245
LHRJohannesburgMarch 31 to April 23AU$1,245
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Africa Accommodation Deals

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$85 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$85
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"I had an excellent stay on joth occasions. The staff were helpful, professional and very cheerful. Perhaps some consideration might be given to installing a lift, particularly as most people have large/heavy luggage."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
The N1 Hotel & Campsite Victoria Falls

The N1 Hotel & Campsite Victoria Falls

3 out of 5
266 Adam Stander Drive, Victoria Falls
The price is AU$132 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Victoria Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (491 reviews)
"They need to stick to their schedule for providing breakfast. The schedule says 6 to 11am but by 10am they had put away the food and were cleaning."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

The N1 Hotel & Campsite Victoria Falls
City View Hotel

City View Hotel

3 out of 5
1 El Bostan Street, Al-Tahrir Square, Cairo
The price is AU$96 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (326 reviews)
"The City View Hotel was a safe and convenient place to stay while I was in Cairo. It is centrally located. The food, I thought was mediocre. There were a lot of packaged items for breakfast and the restaurant served meals that were adequate but the quality wasn’t that great. I think if the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

City View Hotel
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Alexander the Great Hotel - Alexotel

Alexander the Great Hotel - Alexotel

3 out of 5
5 Oskofia street, Small Manshyya, Alexandria
The price is AU$42 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$42
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alexandria. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Attarine Mosque and Manshia ...
7.8/10 Good! (175 reviews)
Helpful staff
"I would stay there again. The staff was helpful in arranging drivers for me."

Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2024

Alexander the Great Hotel - Alexotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Airport Transportation

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$146 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and safe. Good food"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Sky Casa Airport

Sky Casa Airport

4 out of 5
Zone Urbaine, Nouaceur
The price is AU$169 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nouaceur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (997 reviews)
"Everyone here was so lovely, kind and helpful when needed."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Sky Casa Airport
Hotel Lobelia

Hotel Lobelia

4 out of 5
Off Cameroon St/Bole Tele Rd., No. 2241, Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, Addis Ababa
The price is AU$96 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$96
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (559 reviews)
"Great value fit the price. Next to many restaurants, bars , shopping. The Big key holder was too much to carry around other than that great staff and clean room - comfy bed and pillows."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Hotel Lobelia
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Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$111 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Close to Airport"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar
  • 4 people
Chevrolet Spark
Economy Chevrolet Spark

Compact

Ford Focus or similar
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
Compact Ford Focus

Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 5 people
Toyota Corolla
Midsize Toyota Corolla

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar
  • 5 people
Jeep Compass
SUV Jeep Compass

FAQs about airfare deals to Africa

How many airlines fly to Africa?

With Wotif you have the choice of 30 Airlines to choose from for your Africa trip.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Africa?

The most popular airlines flying to Africa include Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Oman Air, AirAsia X, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways.

What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Africa?

Flights to Africa start as low as AU$380, with this particular journey taking you from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairo (CAI).

How do I save money on flights when booking with Wotif?

Everyone loves a bargain, so maximise your saving potential by mixing and matching airlines according to their fare types. Wotif data indicates that travellers who booked flights using Wotif in 2019 saved almost 55% on average when their return flights were made up of two different airlines or fare types.

When can I get cheap flights to Africa?

Wotif data shows us that April is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and April is your best bet for the round-trip Journey.

Which airport in Africa is the cheapest to fly to?

If you're looking to save money on your flight to Africa, then the airport you choose is important. On this occasion, Melbourne (MEL) to Cairo (CAI) is the cheapest journey at AU$380.

What happens if my flight to Africa is cancelled because of covid-19?

If your flight is cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 then visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information. Furthermore, you can log into your Itinerary to view the airline's cancellation policy, including what they will and won't let you do with regards to your flight.

Is it possible to cancel my flight to Africa due to covid-19?

Cancellation is dependent on the airline and will differ across companies, but many airlines will continue to travel to impacted areas. Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change frequently across Africa, which is why it is vitally important for travellers to confirm with their airline that their upcoming flight is due to go ahead. If you’re still unsure, please visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information regarding cancellation due to COVID-19.

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