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R1 165+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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 30 October 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R4 031 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 811 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 984).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney
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Sun 9/1119:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1119:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/10R17 379
Wed 12/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R17 465
Wed 12/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1111:20JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10R17 499
Thu 13/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10R17 756
Thu 2/416:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/10R17 773
Fri 21/1116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5/1213:40JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/10R17 825
Mon 6/418:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/10R17 910
Mon 9/221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10R18 065
Mon 10/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R18 082
Sun 9/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10R18 630
Sun 1/315:50SYD - CPT
1 stop34h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 8/318:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/10R20 344
Sun 19/414:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 3/513:00CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/10R20 704

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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 30 October 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/4

16:00-18:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-5:55

1 stop26h 05m

R17 773

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-5:55

1 stop26h 05m

R17 773

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

15:00-18:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

R17 773

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

9:50-6:35

1 stop35h 45m

R20 516

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

19:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:55-7:40

1 stop26h 45m

R21 184

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

R21 527

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

20:20-6:50

1 stop25h 30m

R21 595

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

12:35-6:50

1 stop33h 15m

R21 904

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

21:30-7:10

2 stops42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

9:50-17:00

1 stop23h 10m

R22 178

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

16:35-7:10

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

9:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

R22 349

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R12 974). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 728). 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 R16 108
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 487
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 133
South African
South African
From R18 450

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 693 flights per day), Brisbane (1 156 flights per day) and Adelaide (747 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R28 891
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R9 914
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From R8 485
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 731

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Sydney?

The cheapest city to fly to from Sydney is Melbourne, with prices starting at R1 731. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 731
Nadi
Nadi
From R4 031
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From R8 485

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
8,1
Very Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 388 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
925 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 283 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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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 30 October 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Sydney for the current month are Brisbane, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 R1 731 to Melbourne Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 110 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 133). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Brisbane (R1 904). Batik Air flights from Sydney to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (R5 004).

  • 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 482
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R16 864
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R30 022
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R53 378

  • 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 R116 849 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    September 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 249 round trip

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