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R1 187+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

What to know about flights from Sydney

Discover essential information about flights departing from Sydney, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Sydney airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

Cheapest round-trip flight

R19 419

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 392 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 009 or less
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R2 092).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Sat 9/821:30SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/914:30JNB - SYD
2 stops42h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R18 139
Sat 9/821:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 13/99:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6R18 476
Tue 25/1116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 29/1219:50JNB - SYD
1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/6R18 812
Sun 2/1110:45SYD - JNB
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R19 237
Sun 9/1119:10SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 29/1110:40CPT - SYD
2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/6R19 822
Thu 24/710:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 31/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6R19 840
Thu 25/921:30SYD - CPT
2 stops49h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/1013:50CPT - SYD
2 stops32h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R20 176
Tue 22/718:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Tue 29/720:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 8/6R20 531
Mon 8/914:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1112:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R20 566
Wed 16/79:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 27/718:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/6R21 700
Sun 28/914:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/1013:00CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/6R21 735
Wed 3/1215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 23/1219:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/6R22 231

Find flights from Sydney within your budget

Find flights departing from Sydney that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

21:30-13:05

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

14:30-16:55

2 stops42h 25m

R18 139

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

R18 476

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

16:10-18:35

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

19:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

R18 812

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

10:45-8:35

3 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

19:50-17:55

1 stop37h 05m

R19 237

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

19:10-9:25

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

10:40-17:55

2 stops22h 15m

R19 822

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/7

10:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

R19 840

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

21:30-14:35

2 stops49h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:50-7:10

2 stops32h 20m

R20 176

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/7

18:15-5:15

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

R20 531

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

14:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

12:35-6:50

1 stop33h 15m

R20 566

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

9:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

R21 700

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R13 587). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R18 228). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Sydney?

When flying from Sydney check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, South African. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R940
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R780
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R66
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From R111

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 579 flights per day), Brisbane (1 030 flights per day) and Adelaide (578 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R843
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R563
Brisbane
Brisbane
From R57
Perth
Perth
From R180

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Sydney?

The cheapest city to fly to from Sydney is Brisbane, with prices starting at R1 009. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From R57
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R102
Perth
Perth
From R180

Airline reviews for flights from Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Sydney. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Virgin Australia
7,5
Good
407 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Sydney. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

    The most selected flight destinations from Sydney for the current month are Beirut, Athens, Brisbane. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland, Brisbane are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Sydney for as low as R1 009 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 168 to fly from Sydney.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Singapore Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Sydney. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Sydney to Auckland Intl (R1 171). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Brisbane (R1 968). Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town Intl (R13 823).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Sydney?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Sydney are below:
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Coolangatta from R7 733
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R17 429
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R44 756
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R69 974

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Sydney?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Sydney to anywhere, put Johannesburg on your list as prices start at R120 768 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    August is currently the cheapest month to fly from Sydney. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Sydney?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Sydney to embark to:
    Travel from Sydney to Johannesburg from R13 941 round trip

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