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SYD — JNB
Aug 17 — Aug 241
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 12 August 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R1 957 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 074 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R2 085).
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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 12 August 2025.

Tue 7/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R17 589
Fri 31/1016:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R17 606
Sun 12/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/8R18 083
Sun 9/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R18 189
Thu 30/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R18 737
Tue 14/1015:50SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1113:45JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/8R18 807
Mon 13/1015:50SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 18/119:25JNB - SYD
2 stops28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/8R18 825
Sun 19/1019:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 26/1013:40JNB - SYD
1 stop22h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/8R19 231
Fri 5/915:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/99:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/8R19 249
Sat 8/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1113:45JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/8R19 319
Wed 15/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R19 319
Sat 6/914:50SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/913:50CPT - SYD
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R22 481

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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 12 August 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

Fri 31/10

16:35-8:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

R17 606

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

16:35-8:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

11:05-7:30

2 stops35h 25m

R18 189

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

15:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

13:45-7:25

2 stops32h 40m

R18 807

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

19:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

13:40-21:15

1 stop22h 35m

R19 231

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

15:40-8:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

R19 249

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

16:40-8:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

9:50-6:35

1 stop35h 45m

R19 319

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

15:00-18:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

R19 973

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

21:45-9:35

1 stop44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

13:45-7:40

2 stops32h 55m

R20 079

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

12:35-8:20

2 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

13:40-22:00

2 stops23h 20m

R20 397

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

15:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

13:45-10:20

2 stops35h 35m

R20 414

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R13 527). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R17 765). 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, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R940
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R783
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R66
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From R116

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 709 flights per day), Brisbane (1 062 flights per day) and Adelaide (627 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R761
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R200
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R492
Perth
Perth
From R152

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 R969. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R55
Cairns
Cairns
From R71
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R87
Brisbane
Brisbane
From R103

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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7,7
Good
41 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
893 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 12 August 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, Brisbane, Auckland. 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 R969 to Coolangatta (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R8 925 to fly from Sydney.

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

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Batik Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from Sydney. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Sydney to Auckland Intl (R1 168). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Brisbane (R2 043). Batik Air flights from Sydney to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (R5 156).

  • 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 710
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R17 376
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R30 933
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R54 999

  • 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 396 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 R14 022 round trip

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