Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 288
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
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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 March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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 8 January 2026.
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 8 January 2026.
Mon 9/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/319:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R14 787
Sun 29/319:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 4/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1R15 706
Fri 30/1019:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/1113:40JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 001
Wed 25/316:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 20/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 034
Sun 1/216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/39:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R16 083
Mon 2/216:10SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/219:55JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 100
Thu 26/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 116
Fri 20/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/319:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 133
Tue 7/418:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 166
Mon 6/718:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 13/719:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 182
Mon 30/319:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 231
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 8 January 2026.
Fri 20/319:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/319:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1R16 149
Thu 5/316:20SYD - JNB
2 stops48h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 9/322:00JNB - SYD
2 stops47h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1R21 942
Sat 28/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 14/313:45JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R22 221
Sat 28/212:15SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/319:55JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R17 462
Sat 2/515:00SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 9/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R17 495
Wed 15/49:50SYD - JNB
3 stops31h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 13/520:40JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R22 451
Tue 12/58:30SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 27/520:40JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R22 779
Mon 30/319:00SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 10/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R20 777
Sun 10/515:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 27/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R20 826
Sat 28/312:15SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/613:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R22 221
Wed 27/511:00SYD - JNB
1 stop27h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 29/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1R22 566
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 8 January 2026.
Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R20 547
Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R21 023
Mon 19/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 24/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1R22 123
Mon 9/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 30/318:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R22 648
Thu 12/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 25/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1R22 697
Wed 25/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 20/418:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R22 730
Mon 16/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 23/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R22 747
Mon 2/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1R22 779
Last-minute flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo. Data last updated 8 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 13/115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1R25 455
Tue 13/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R28 392
Tue 13/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 20/121:55JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1R32 413
Thu 15/113:35SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/114:30JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R78 842
Fri 16/112:15SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/213:40JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1R19 399
Fri 16/121:40SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R21 565
Fri 16/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 15/221:55JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1R23 600
Fri 16/120:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 15/220:30JNB - SYD
3 stops29h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R23 715
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 8 January 2026.
Thu 5/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 288
Fri 6/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 337
Mon 2/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 386
Sat 31/121:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 403
Sat 24/121:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 436
Thu 22/121:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1R8 452
Sun 19/420:50SYD - JNB
3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R8 633
Wed 15/420:50SYD - JNB
3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R8 944
Tue 3/216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 977
Sun 1/220:05SYD - JNB
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R9 141
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Depart
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Price
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 20/3
19:10-18:35
1 stop32h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 30/3
19:50-7:05
1 stop26h 15m
R16 149
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/2
12:15-6:10
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/3
19:55-7:40
1 stop26h 45m
R17 462
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 2/5
15:00-6:10
1 stop23h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 9/5
19:50-10:25
1 stop30h 35m
R17 495
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 30/3
19:00-18:35
1 stop32h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/4
19:50-10:25
1 stop30h 35m
R20 777
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 10/5
15:00-18:35
1 stop35h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 27/5
19:50-19:15
1 stop39h 25m
R20 826
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
16:20-7:35
2 stops48h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/3
22:00-6:55
2 stops47h 55m
R21 942
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 221
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/3
12:15-6:10
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 18/6
13:45-6:05
1 stop32h 20m
R22 221
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 15/4
9:50-8:50
3 stops31h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
20:40-6:15
1 stop25h 35m
R22 451
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 27/5
11:00-6:10
1 stop27h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 29/5
19:50-10:25
1 stop30h 35m
R22 566
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo
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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?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
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 86 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 424). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 772). 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 8 January 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?
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 65% 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 231.
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: 18h 57m.
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 17m.
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 8 January 2026.
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.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
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 R16 149. There are 11018 km between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Singapore Airlines (R12 846), South African (R14 414), and Etihad Airways (R14 523) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Singapore Airlines is 37% 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 080. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 424). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 772). 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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