Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 078
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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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 14 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 14 November 2025.
Thu 20/1121:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R19 025
Sun 23/1121:40SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R19 928
Fri 14/1121:10SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 25mEmirates
Sun 21/1222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/11R20 047
Sat 15/116:00SYD - JNB
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Sun 21/1222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/11R20 081
Sun 23/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11R20 456
Tue 2/1211:15SYD - JNB
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R20 626
Fri 21/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/11R21 018
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 14 November 2025.
Thu 26/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/613:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/11R18 480
Tue 13/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/39:25JNB - SYD
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R20 967
Fri 3/416:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/49:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R21 717
Tue 10/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 16/213:45JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R21 734
Mon 2/219:45SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11R23 130
Sun 5/418:05SYD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 17/414:30JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R23 130
Thu 2/412:00SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/11R20 456
Sun 8/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 11/212:45JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R21 734
Sun 8/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 15/220:30JNB - SYD
2 stops48h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R21 768
Sat 28/316:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/613:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/11R22 245
Sat 7/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 12/213:45JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R22 245
Mon 9/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 13/220:30JNB - SYD
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R22 279
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 14 November 2025.
Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11R20 831
Mon 9/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11R20 848
Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11R21 325
Sun 23/119:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11R22 091
Mon 9/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 18/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11R22 568
Thu 29/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 25/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11R22 875
Thu 26/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 18/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11R22 926
Fri 28/119:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11R22 943
Thu 29/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 26/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11R23 437
Last-minute flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 20/1121:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R19 025
Sun 23/1121:40SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R19 928
Sun 23/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11R20 456
Sun 23/119:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11R22 091
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 14 November 2025.
Sat 7/220:05SYD - JNB
3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R9 078
Sun 25/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11R9 198
Tue 3/320:05SYD - JNB
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R9 555
Thu 5/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R9 589
Sat 7/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11R9 606
Fri 27/210:45SYD - JNB
3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R9 640
Sun 1/320:05SYD - JNB
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R9 692
Wed 15/49:45SYD - JNB
3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R9 777
Wed 18/213:35SYD - JNB
3 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R9 811
Thu 16/421:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R9 981
Mon 2/320:05SYD - JNB
2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R10 015
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 14 November 2025.
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SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 26/3
19:10-18:35
1 stop32h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 18/6
13:45-16:45
1 stop19h 00m
R18 480
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 2/4
12:00-18:35
1 stop39h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 28/4
19:50-16:45
1 stop36h 55m
R20 456
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 13/1
16:35-8:20
1 stop24h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/3
9:25-6:50
3 stops36h 25m
R20 967
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 3/4
16:40-8:20
1 stop24h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 19/4
9:50-17:00
1 stop23h 10m
R21 717
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/2
15:50-8:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
13:45-6:10
2 stops31h 25m
R21 734
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/2
15:50-8:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
12:45-6:10
2 stops32h 25m
R21 734
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/2
15:50-8:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 15/2
20:30-6:10
2 stops48h 40m
R21 768
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/3
16:10-6:10
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 18/6
13:45-5:55
1 stop32h 10m
R22 245
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 7/2
15:50-8:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/2
13:45-6:10
2 stops31h 25m
R22 245
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 9/2
15:50-8:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/2
20:30-22:30
2 stops41h 00m
R22 279
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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 R12 843). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 590). 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 14 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?
About 45% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 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 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 45% 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 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.
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 14 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.
Related info for your journey
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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 24h 40m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 717. 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 403), Etihad Airways (R15 073), and South African (R18 335) 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 267 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R24 296 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R13 115.
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 R12 843). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 590). 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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