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R1 472+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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 9 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R1 648 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 475 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 978).
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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 9 March 2026.

Sun 2/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 29/819:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 239
Mon 27/718:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/813:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3R17 455
Thu 30/718:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 16/813:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 471
Mon 20/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 27/419:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R17 587
Fri 21/818:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/913:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 686
Tue 1/911:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 29/919:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R17 752
Mon 20/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/419:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3R17 785
Thu 14/520:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/514:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R18 199
Tue 21/413:00
SYD
-
JNB
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R18 331
Mon 6/718:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/919:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/3R18 348
Sun 26/414:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/516:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R19 787
Mon 11/514:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/516:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R19 986

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

21:40-17:25

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

6:05-17:50

2 stops26h 45m

R22 269

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:00-6:10

1 stop33h 10m

R22 865

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:00-6:10

1 stop33h 10m

R22 931

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

7:15-15:35

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

20:55-7:10

1 stop25h 15m

R23 344

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

R23 394

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

20:45-15:50

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:40-6:10

1 stop25h 30m

R23 609

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

21:40-15:50

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

14:45-6:10

1 stop31h 25m

R23 791

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

14:10-10:30

2 stops52h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:50-6:05

3 stops52h 15m

R24 023

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

R24 072

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

7:00-7:55

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

11:10-20:10

1 stop25h 00m

R24 172

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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.

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 6 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 541). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 114). 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 R18 926
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 236
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 094
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From R1 244

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 474 flights per day), Brisbane (890 flights per day) and Adelaide (681 flights per day).

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R939
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R14 151
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From R8 190
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 562

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 R939. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R939
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 562
Perth
Perth
From R3 338
Nadi
Nadi
From R3 891

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
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 002 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
57 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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 9 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, Beirut. 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 R939 to Coolangatta (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 410 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 094). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Coolangatta Gold Coast (R1 244). Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R13 236).

  • 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 223
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R16 279
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R28 980
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R51 527

  • 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 R112 795 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 R14 013 round trip

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