Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 840
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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Sep 25 — Oct 21
Return
1 adult
Economy
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday
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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 26 August 2026.
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Best flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
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Direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo. Data last updated 26 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
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Find 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 26 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
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SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 1/12
7:55-8:20
3 stops33h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 2/1
9:50-6:30
1 stop35h 40m
R24 200
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 21/10
22:05-10:30
2 stops45h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 25/10
18:50-19:25
2 stops39h 35m
R24 935
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 9/9
9:50-16:15
2 stops38h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 14/9
19:10-18:05
1 stop38h 55m
R25 191
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 11/9
9:50-16:15
2 stops38h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 14/9
13:30-6:25
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R25 622
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 14/9
20:45-16:15
1 stop27h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 22/9
13:30-6:25
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R26 037
Fastest return journey
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 15/10
10:35-16:25
Nonstop14h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/10
17:55-14:55
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R26 820
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 7/1
21:35-11:00
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Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/2
18:50-6:30
3 stops50h 40m
R27 108
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/10
7:55-22:25
3 stops47h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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0:20-6:30
3 stops45h 10m
R27 188
Cheapest one-way
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 18/11
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
R11 773
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 11/11
22:10-15:35
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R11 885
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R18 514). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 638). 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 26 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R17 691 and R26 149 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 063 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 6–Nov 13).
How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 346.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 32m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 46m.
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 26 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
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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 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
A quick flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 38h 25m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R25 191. There are 11018 km between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Qantas Airways (R18 457), 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 168. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways 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 R21 918 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R14 574 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R17 300.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R18 514). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 638). 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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