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Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 686

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
May 25 — Jun 11
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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 20 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 838

One-way from

R10 686

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 542

Good round-trip deal

R24 632 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 273 or less
2/10-12/10
  • 2/10-12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 40m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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3/6
  • 3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R55 656 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R16 277 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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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 20 May 2025.

Sat 24/59:00SYD - JNB
2 stops55h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/69:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R19 441
Sun 21/1220:30SYD - JNB
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1210:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R19 603
Thu 22/57:40SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/611:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/5R20 253
Mon 1/1216:10SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 31/1219:50JNB - SYD
1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5R20 632
Wed 4/69:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 21/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5R21 679
Fri 23/57:15SYD - JNB
2 stops40h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 2/620:25JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R22 239
Sat 11/1021:45SYD - JNB
1 stop40h 45mEmirates
Thu 30/1010:25JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 10mEmirates
Deal found 19/5R23 232
Fri 10/1019:05SYD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/1114:30JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/5R25 506
Mon 14/719:45SYD - JNB
2 stops43h 55mAir China
Mon 4/810:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 45mAir China
Deal found 19/5R30 398

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Sydney

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

11:20-10:10

2 stops37h 50m

R19 838

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

10:00-18:35

1 stop23h 35m

R19 856

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

R21 011

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

9:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

R21 679

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

10:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

R22 022

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

21:45-5:30

1 stop40h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

10:25-7:35

2 stops36h 10m

R23 232

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

19:05-13:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops32h 10m

R25 506

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

21:45-14:20

2 stops49h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

19:50-6:50

1 stop26h 00m

R26 517

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

19:45-7:40

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

10:10-14:55

2 stops44h 45m

R30 398

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

16:40-7:10

2 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

21:45-18:35

2 stops35h 50m

R33 268

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 20 May 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 20 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 235 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
KLM
7,8
Good
1 346 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
841 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
872 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 294 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R19 856), Singapore Airlines (R21 011), and Qantas Airways (R21 679) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Etihad Airways is 14% 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 R10 921. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, 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 R22 915 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R14 930 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R14 134.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 086AverageR19 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 431AverageR21 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 767AverageR26 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 452AverageR26 951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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