Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 252
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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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 February or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 9 December 2025.
Tue 9/1215:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/12R28 049
Thu 11/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 21/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R28 490
Tue 9/1216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/12R29 882
Fri 26/1215:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 17/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12R30 290
Tue 30/1211:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12R30 833
Wed 31/126:00SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12R31 461
Tue 30/1215:00SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12R31 580
Sun 28/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12R31 988
Tue 9/128:50SYD - JNB
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R32 090
Fri 26/1211:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12R32 124
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 9 December 2025.
Fri 20/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/319:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/12R19 118
Tue 17/315:50SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 16/612:40JNB - SYD
2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12R20 969
Thu 5/36:00SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 28/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12R23 668
Fri 13/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/319:55JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12R21 291
Tue 17/318:15SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 15/614:45JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R22 446
Thu 2/419:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/12R22 072
Sat 28/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 14/313:45JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12R22 700
Sat 28/316:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/613:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/12R22 531
Sun 22/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 21/620:55JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R22 955
Sun 22/318:15SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 20/614:45JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R22 972
Sun 26/414:50SYD - JNB
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 31/511:55JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12R23 108
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 9 December 2025.
Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12R21 936
Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12R22 463
Thu 19/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 25/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12R23 040
Thu 12/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 21/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12R23 074
Wed 20/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 10/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12R23 227
Mon 16/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 15/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12R23 634
Wed 11/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 23/718:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12R23 651
Thu 5/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 28/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12R23 940
Thu 22/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 29/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12R24 042
Fri 16/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 27/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12R24 093
Last-minute flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 16/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R22 208
Mon 19/121:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/116:50JNB - SYD
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R21 953
Tue 20/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R20 374
Thu 22/121:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/120:35JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R21 614
Fri 30/121:45SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/29:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/12R21 308
Fri 30/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/113:45JNB - SYD
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R21 733
Fri 30/110:35SYD - JNB
1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12R22 412
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 9 December 2025.
Thu 22/121:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/12R8 252
Mon 26/121:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R8 608
Tue 3/316:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12R8 795
Mon 2/321:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12R8 812
Fri 27/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12R9 050
Thu 12/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/12R9 542
Wed 21/121:50SYD - JNB
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R9 593
Thu 22/121:50SYD - JNB
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R9 627
Mon 26/120:05SYD - JNB
3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R9 933
Tue 20/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R9 950
Sun 15/212:15SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12R10 068
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 9 December 2025.
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 9 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 20/3
19:10-18:35
1 stop32h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 30/3
19:50-6:55
1 stop26h 05m
R19 118
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/3
15:50-16:00
1 stop33h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 16/6
12:40-6:15
2 stops33h 35m
R20 969
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 13/3
19:10-18:35
1 stop32h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/3
19:55-17:55
1 stop37h 00m
R21 291
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 2/4
19:05-18:35
1 stop32h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 28/4
19:50-10:25
1 stop30h 35m
R22 072
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/3
18:15-16:00
2 stops30h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/6
14:45-6:15
2 stops31h 30m
R22 446
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 531
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/2
21:40-15:35
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/3
13:45-6:10
2 stops31h 25m
R22 700
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 22/3
21:40-15:35
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 21/6
20:55-6:15
1 stop25h 20m
R22 955
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 22/3
18:15-15:35
2 stops30h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 20/6
14:45-6:15
2 stops31h 30m
R22 972
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 26/4
14:50-17:15
1 stop34h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 31/5
11:55-7:25
2 stops35h 30m
R23 108
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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 819). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 520). 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 9 December 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 43% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 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 Friday 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 60% 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 904.
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 05m.
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 9 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andEtihad 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.
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 32h 25m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 118. 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 361), Etihad Airways (R15 025), and South African (R18 277) 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 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 R8 360. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines 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 R24 717 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R14 968 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R12 989.
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 819). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 520). 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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Edenvale
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