R8 317+ Cheap flights to Sydney

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— SYD
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 November 2025.

Wed 12/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/11R14 820
Wed 12/1120:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11R14 906
Wed 26/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1211:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11R15 042
Mon 1/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/11R15 214
Fri 14/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1115:00SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11R15 248
Wed 19/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11R15 299
Mon 17/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11R15 419
Wed 12/1111:00JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1122:00SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R15 487

Flights to Sydney in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 13 November 2025.

Return from

R14 752

One-way from

R8 385

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R17 644
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/3-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R2 487 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R458 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-5:55

1 stop26h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

R15 111

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:20-10:25

2 stops39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

6:30-7:40

2 stops33h 10m

R16 429

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

11:00-8:15

2 stops36h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

7:00-7:25

2 stops33h 25m

R16 446

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

11:20-10:25

2 stops39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

6:00-7:40

2 stops33h 40m

R17 028

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

9:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

R18 054

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

20:40-9:25

2 stops28h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

14:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

R18 294

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

21:55-6:05

1 stop23h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

9:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

R19 047

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

9:50-6:35

1 stop35h 45m

R8 317

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:55-10:45

2 stops53h 50m

R8 437

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:50-6:35

1 stop35h 45m

R8 522

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Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sydney

When is the best time to book a flight to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Sydney?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney takes 12 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Sydney from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sydney should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney are Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 13 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Sydney

What is good to know if travelling to Sydney?

  • For tourists keen on getting the best view of the Sydney vistas, consider taking a Harbour Bridge Climb tour in order to reach the top arch that offers you 360-degree panoramic views over the landscape. Alternatively, there’s a 40-second ride that can be taken with the super-fast double-decker lifts over at Centrepoint Tower, lifting passengers some 260 meters up in the air, providing them with breathtaking panoramic views.
  • For families visiting Sydney, keep in mind that the Taronga Zoo is always a great spot to visit. Home to some of the most amazing Australian animals (and a variety of exotic species as well), the zoo is a perfect day-trip destination and offers some stunning views over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the Cove.
  • Everybody knows about Australia’s weird and wonderful marine life, so why not head over to see the largest collection of Aussie marine life at the Sydney Aquarium? The Aquarium is renowned for its shark-feeding shows, which are hosted on the Shark Explorer, a thrilling glass-bottomed boat!
  • If you fancy a day trip outside of mainstream Sydney, you should consider taking the 2.5-hour drive out to the Jenolan Caves network, one of the greater Sydney area’s major draw cards. The network of caves consists of 11 caves, underground rivers, and rock formations that’ll take your breath away.
  • Although Sydney’s most iconic beach is Bondi, there are plenty of other great beaches that are well worth exploring.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

    For a flight to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7,5 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sydney if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sydney on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost R1 010, while return flights cost around R4 115.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around R24 495, however they can be found for as little as R4 115.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sydney, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0,0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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