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R1 492+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 19 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R3 856 or less

Good one-way deal

R488 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 898).
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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 19 January 2026.

Mon 2/216:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/319:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R14 921
Sun 3/518:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 17/513:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 397
Tue 3/216:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/219:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 774
Tue 3/316:10
SYD
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JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/319:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 790
Mon 2/221:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/212:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 823
Mon 2/221:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/213:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 888
Fri 6/216:35
SYD
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JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/213:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 921
Tue 10/216:35
SYD
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JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/213:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 954
Thu 5/221:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/213:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R16 020
Sun 8/216:35
SYD
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JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/213:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R16 052
Fri 13/216:35
SYD
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JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/39:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/1R16 069
Sun 22/312:15
SYD
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CPT
2 stops30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/310:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1R17 479

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

18:00-18:35

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

13:45-19:15

1 stop21h 30m

R17 233

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

12:15-9:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

10:40-7:05

2 stops35h 25m

R17 479

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

18:00-18:35

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

R19 119

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:40-17:25

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

12:35-18:50

1 stop45h 15m

R19 135

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

21:40-10:30

1 stop45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

12:35-6:10

2 stops32h 35m

R19 922

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

12:15-9:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

10:40-7:40

2 stops36h 00m

R20 102

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

9:15-10:30

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

19:30-7:15

1 stop26h 45m

R20 168

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

16:10-9:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

R20 480

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

18:55-6:50

1 stop26h 55m

R20 627

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

20:45-15:20

1 stop26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:45-6:15

1 stop31h 30m

R20 627

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney

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When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R12 412). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R15 774). 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, South African, Etihad Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R15 410
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 834
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 084
South African
South African
From R14 401

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 237 flights per day), Brisbane (914 flights per day) and Adelaide (716 flights per day).

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R930
Perth
Perth
From R2 913
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R10 637

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Sydney?

The cheapest city to fly to from Sydney is Coolangatta Gold Coast, with prices starting at R930. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R930
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 233
Perth
Perth
From R2 913

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.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Sydney, such as Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andEtihad Airways. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
973 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 373 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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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 19 January 2026.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Sydney for the current month are Auckland, Brisbane, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. 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 R416 to Ballina (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R8 161 to fly from Sydney.

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

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and South African have been found to have the cheapest prices from Sydney. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Sydney to Melbourne (R1 084). Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 834). South African flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R14 401).

  • 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 158
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R16 133
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R28 721
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R51 066

  • 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 R111 787 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    October 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 R12 642 round trip

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