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R1 644+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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 17 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R3 945 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 496 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 981).
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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 17 March 2026.

Mon 20/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 6/519:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/3R17 998
Fri 28/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 26/919:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R18 116
Sun 23/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/919:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/3R18 216
Sun 2/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 15/819:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 233
Tue 19/518:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 11/613:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 518
Thu 16/420:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/514:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R18 535
Tue 28/415:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/520:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R18 569
Tue 5/515:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/620:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 787
Thu 9/420:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 19/49:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R18 854
Fri 17/420:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/59:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R18 871
Thu 26/321:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/39:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R18 904
Sat 1/818:00
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/810:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/3R20 011

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

18:00-18:35

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

R20 749

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:50-8:15

1 stop43h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

9:45-6:10

1 stop36h 25m

R21 823

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

R22 460

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

7:25-6:10

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

R22 594

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

18:00-18:35

1 stop32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

R22 762

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

17:25-21:50

2 stops20h 25m

R23 114

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

14:50-8:50

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

20:40-6:10

1 stop25h 30m

R23 433

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

13:05-13:05

3 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

14:45-17:10

1 stop42h 25m

R23 718

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

13:00-6:10

1 stop33h 10m

R24 121

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

21:10-16:40

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:15-6:25

2 stops33h 10m

R24 540

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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 13 March 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 715). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 338). 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. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R19 188
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 419
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 109
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From R1 262

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 713 flights per day), Brisbane (1 162 flights per day) and Adelaide (750 flights per day).

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R952
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R14 347
Perth
Perth
From R3 384
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 583

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 R952. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R952
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 583
Perth
Perth
From R3 384
Nadi
Nadi
From R3 945

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
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
1 479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
1 005 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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 17 March 2026.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Sydney for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland, 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 R952 to Coolangatta (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 822 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 109). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Coolangatta Gold Coast (R1 262). Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R13 419).

  • 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 323
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R16 504
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R29 382
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R52 241

  • 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 R114 359 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 063 round trip

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