Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 048
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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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 24 November 2025.
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 24 November 2025.
Mon 24/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11R18 808
Fri 28/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R18 912
Tue 2/1216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/211:00JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R19 659
Mon 24/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11R19 711
Mon 24/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/11R20 006
Sun 23/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R20 267
Tue 25/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R20 562
Wed 26/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R21 830
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 24 November 2025.
Fri 8/515:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/11R21 257
Tue 7/415:00SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/423:00JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R21 448
Mon 6/419:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 28/420:40JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11R23 254
Tue 7/46:00SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 30mEmirates
Thu 23/413:25JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 21/11R23 375
Fri 8/510:00SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 12/513:55JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/11R23 601
Sat 28/218:30SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 14/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R23 983
Thu 30/415:00SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 19/523:00JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R22 594
Wed 8/46:00SYD - JNB
1 stop36h 15mEmirates
Thu 23/410:05JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 15mEmirates
Deal found 21/11R23 375
Mon 2/213:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 9/313:45JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/11R23 619
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 24 November 2025.
Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11R21 413
Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11R21 917
Wed 4/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 11/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11R22 038
Thu 26/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 18/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11R23 063
Sat 23/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 3/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/11R23 688
Sat 28/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 14/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11R24 035
Sun 18/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 2/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11R24 122
Sat 23/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 4/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/11R24 261
Tue 20/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 26/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R25 147
Last-minute flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo. Data last updated 24 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/118:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R24 140
Mon 1/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/11R22 698
Mon 1/1211:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 31/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/11R24 105
Tue 2/1216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/211:00JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R19 659
Tue 2/129:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 27/221:55JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/11R24 817
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 24 November 2025.
Thu 5/220:05SYD - JNB
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R9 048
Thu 29/120:05SYD - JNB
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 239
Thu 5/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R9 413
Sun 22/316:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R9 482
Mon 2/221:50SYD - JNB
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 673
Wed 15/49:45SYD - JNB
3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R9 725
Fri 30/113:35SYD - JNB
3 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 760
Tue 17/320:05SYD - JNB
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 777
Sun 15/320:05SYD - JNB
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 795
Wed 4/221:50SYD - JNB
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 812
Sun 1/220:05SYD - JNB
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 986
Tue 24/213:35SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R10 003
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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 November 2025.
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SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 8/5
15:00-18:35
1 stop35h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 12/5
19:50-10:25
1 stop30h 35m
R21 257
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 7/4
15:00-13:05
2 stops30h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 28/4
23:00-5:55
2 stops46h 55m
R21 448
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 30/4
15:00-13:05
2 stops30h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 19/5
23:00-5:55
2 stops46h 55m
R22 594
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 6/4
19:00-15:20
2 stops28h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 28/4
20:40-6:15
1 stop25h 35m
R23 254
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 7/4
6:00-5:30
1 stop31h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 23/4
13:25-6:05
1 stop32h 40m
R23 375
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 8/4
6:00-10:15
1 stop36h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 23/4
10:05-17:20
1 stop23h 15m
R23 375
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 8/5
10:00-10:00
2 stops32h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 12/5
13:55-6:15
1 stop32h 20m
R23 601
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/2
13:00-8:40
2 stops28h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/3
13:45-6:10
2 stops31h 25m
R23 619
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/2
18:30-18:50
1 stop33h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/3
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
R23 983
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 29/1
20:05-8:20
2 stops45h 15m
R9 239
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 094). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 915). 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 24 November 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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?
About 43% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 164 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?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 43% 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 57% 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 R18 302.
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: 19h 06m.
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 Perth (PER) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 13m.
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 24 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andSouth African 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.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
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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 4 different airlines.
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 28h 20m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R23 254. There are 11018 km between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Singapore Airlines (R13 666), Etihad Airways (R15 368), and South African (R18 695) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Singapore Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
On average you can expect to pay R32 900 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R24 772 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R13 216.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 094). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 915). 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.
Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
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