The Fastest way to Africa - saves you time and money
South African Airways offers you the fastest way to Africa from Brisbane. And with 5 non-stop services from Sydney and 5 non-stop services from Perth you have plenty of choice. You can check your bags through to Johannesburg from Brisbane if you wish.
Passengers flying via Perth will need to overnight in that city and are entitled to a Free Sleepover*. Flying via Sydney allows for same day connection onto Johannesburg. Flying SAA means minimal connection delays and no expensive stopovers.

Flight Times
The total flight time to Johannesburg – the main distribution point for Africa connecting services - is approximately 14 hours from Sydney and 11 hours from Perth. Return flights from Johannesburg can be up to 2 hours less in flying time due to tail winds which are normally a feature of the route.
Sydney flights depart mid morning and arrive early evening. The return journey departs early evening and arrives early afternoon next day.
Flights from Perth are scheduled to depart shortly prior to lunch and arrive in Johannesburg early evening on the same day. The return journey departs early evening and arrives in the morning of the next day.