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Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 567

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Mei 4 — Mei 111
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 315

One-way from

R11 567

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 023

Good round-trip deal

R27 121 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 419 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/5-22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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13/6
  • 13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R51 353 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R16 545 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Min 16/1116:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Sab 29/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4R19 018
Sen 5/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sab 5/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R19 148
Sab 24/59:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Min 22/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4R19 315
Sen 14/713:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Sen 4/820:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 29/4R19 890
Kam 11/911:00SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 35mSingapore Airlines
Kam 2/1013:45JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4R21 558
Kam 5/618:05SYD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Rab 18/614:30JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R22 114
Sen 16/614:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Min 6/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4R22 485
Rab 12/1121:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Min 30/1119:50JNB - SYD
2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R24 635
Sab 15/1111:00SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 25mEmirates
Kam 27/1113:25JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 05mEmirates
Deal found 29/4R25 932

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sab 24/5

9:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Min 22/6

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

R19 315

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sen 12/5

22:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Min 18/5

9:50-7:25

2 stops37h 35m

R19 852

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Jum 9/5

20:30-8:20

2 stops43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Min 18/5

9:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

R20 668

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Kam 11/9

11:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kam 2/10

13:45-10:25

1 stop36h 40m

R21 558

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Kam 5/6

18:05-13:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Rab 18/6

14:30-5:55

2 stops31h 25m

R22 114

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sen 16/6

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Min 6/7

11:20-8:40

1 stop37h 20m

R22 485

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sel 3/6

10:10-16:10

2 stops38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Rab 18/6

13:55-22:20

3 stops48h 25m

R25 450

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sel 27/5

6:15-21:20

3 stops47h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sel 3/6

23:15-6:30

3 stops47h 15m

R37 684

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sen 14/7

20:45-14:20

2 stops49h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sen 4/8

3:10-17:10

2 stops54h 00m

R37 703

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Kam 11/9

13:05-13:05

3 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Kam 2/10

14:30-10:00

3 stops35h 30m

R55 813

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, KLM and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 7,5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways (R19 315), Etihad Airways (R20 668), and Singapore Airlines (R21 558) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Qantas Airways is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R12 938. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay R23 025 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R14 287 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R14 384.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 465AverageR19 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 298AverageR27 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR20 572AverageR21 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 055AverageR27 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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