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R1 490+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Mar 25 — Apr 11
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 23 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 214 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 429 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 892).
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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 23 February 2026.

Thu 16/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 27/419:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 479
Mon 9/321:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/2R16 360
Mon 20/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 27/419:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2R16 376
Tue 17/321:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/313:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 520
Tue 10/316:35
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/313:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 825
Fri 17/420:35
SYD
-
JNB
3 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/614:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 889
Thu 13/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 27/813:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 049
Wed 15/420:50
SYD
-
JNB
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/514:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 290
Tue 14/414:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 19/413:00
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/2R20 206
Mon 9/321:45
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops58h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/36:00
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R20 270
Sun 8/315:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/312:35
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R20 302
Fri 17/413:00
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/416:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R20 478

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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 23 February 2026. 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 21/3

21:25-10:25

2 stops46h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:50-6:35

1 stop35h 45m

R19 068

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

11:00-6:10

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

19:50-6:05

1 stop26h 15m

R20 158

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

13:00-13:05

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

20:40-6:15

1 stop25h 35m

R20 222

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

11:05-6:10

1 stop35h 05m

R21 840

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

21:20-5:30

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

R22 065

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R22 273

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

18:45-15:55

Nonstop12h 10m

R22 529

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

13:45-9:25

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

17:25-6:15

2 stops28h 50m

R22 626

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

20:55-7:15

1 stop25h 20m

R23 042

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/4

15:05-7:55

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

11:05-20:10

1 stop25h 05m

R23 138

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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 20 February 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R12 178). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R15 591). 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 R18 275
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 819
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 059
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From R1 205

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 718 flights per day), Brisbane (1 109 flights per day) and Adelaide (734 flights per day).

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R909
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R14 318
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From R7 932
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R2 453

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 R909. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R909
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R2 453
Nadi
Nadi
From R3 768
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From R7 932

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, andSouth African. 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
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

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
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

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
996 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

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
7,5
Good
56 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

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
1 413 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

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 23 February 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, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Brisbane. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland, Beirut 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 R909 to Coolangatta (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R7 755 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 Melbourne (R1 059). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Coolangatta Gold Coast (R1 205). Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 819).

  • 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 R6 995
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R15 766
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R28 068
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R49 904

  • 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 R109 244 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    February 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 R15 543 round trip

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