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R1 888+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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 29 June 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 871 or less

Good one-way deal

R982 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 911).
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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 29 June 2025.

Mon 10/1116:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R17 599
Thu 21/821:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/89:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R17 688
Mon 18/815:40SYD - JNB
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/98:20JNB - SYD
2 stops37h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R17 866
Tue 12/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops49h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 19/815:25CPT - SYD
2 stops54h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/6R18 899
Tue 12/818:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 19/813:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6R19 398
Thu 23/1015:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R21 197
Tue 12/815:40SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/813:50CPT - SYD
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6R21 286
Thu 23/1019:05SYD - CPT
2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/1110:40CPT - SYD
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/6R21 660
Tue 16/914:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 1/1013:00CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/6R21 803
Tue 21/1010:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 25/107:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/6R24 617
Sun 2/119:30SYD - HDS
1 stop35h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 6/1112:10HDS - SYD
1 stop17h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/6R25 793
Sun 2/1115:50SYD - HDS
2 stops55h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1111:45HDS - SYD
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R27 984

Find flights from Sydney within your budget

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 29 June 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

Mon 10/11

16:20-8:20

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

R17 599

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

R17 688

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

15:40-13:05

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

8:20-6:10

2 stops37h 50m

R17 866

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

21:30-14:35

2 stops49h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

15:25-6:10

2 stops54h 45m

R18 899

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

R19 398

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

15:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

18:55-6:50

1 stop26h 55m

R21 197

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

15:40-13:45

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

13:50-6:45

3 stops32h 55m

R21 286

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

19:05-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

10:40-7:40

2 stops36h 00m

R21 660

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

14:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R21 803

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

7:00-15:45

1 stop23h 45m

R24 617

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R13 662). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R18 490). 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, Emirates, South African. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R940
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R780
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R66
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From R111

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 636 flights per day), Brisbane (1 058 flights per day) and Adelaide (667 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R159
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From R843
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From R180
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R55

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 R978. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From R55
Brisbane
Brisbane
From R57
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R102

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, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. 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
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
919 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
866 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
South African
7,5
Good
35 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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 29 June 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, Athens. 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 R978 to Coolangatta (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R8 955 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 Auckland Intl (R1 178). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Brisbane (R1 979). Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town Intl (R13 900).

  • 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 777
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R17 526
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R45 006
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R70 364

  • 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 R121 442 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    August 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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney?

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