Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 486
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Oct 6 — Oct 131
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1 adult
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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 Sunday 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 6 September 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 6 September 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 6 September 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 6 September 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 6 September 2026.
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Find flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo
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SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 18/11
15:50-8:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
Nonstop0h 00m
R11 921
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 15/11
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
Nonstop0h 00m
R12 096
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 4/11
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
Nonstop0h 00m
R12 128
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 28/1
22:10-15:35
1 stop26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
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R12 861
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 24/1
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
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R12 861
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/11
15:50-8:40
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Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
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R12 893
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 24/10
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
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R12 925
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 16/10
15:50-9:10
1 stop26h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
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R12 925
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/11
9:50-8:20
2 stops31h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
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R13 466
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 24/10
8:55-22:25
3 stops46h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
0:00-8:00
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R13 849
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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 R19 028). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 837). 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 6 September 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R20 287 and R27 235 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 634 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 21–Oct 28).
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 152 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 33% 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 R19 068.
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 6 September 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 33h 20m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R23 315. 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 788), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Qantas Airways is 18% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 182. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad 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 R16 849 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R14 540 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R16 494.
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 R19 028). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 837). 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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