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R8 565+ Cheap flights to Sydney

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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 August 2025.

Return from

R15 117

One-way from

R8 565

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 818
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R57 470 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 301 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 August 2025.

Thu 28/811:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/910:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/8R15 117
Thu 21/89:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/915:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R15 258
Tue 9/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/914:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R15 311
Sat 18/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/1111:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R15 364
Mon 8/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/97:40SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/8R15 434
Thu 4/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 11/921:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/8R15 452
Thu 21/811:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/914:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/8R15 470
Sat 20/99:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 23/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R15 487
Tue 2/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/921:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/8R15 505
Fri 19/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/107:40SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R15 611
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/117:00SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R15 788

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

20:10-6:50

1 stop25h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

R15 205

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R15 311

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

20:10-6:50

1 stop25h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

15:50-15:25

1 stop32h 35m

R15 417

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

11:20-8:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

7:40-7:40

1 stop32h 00m

R15 434

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

R15 487

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:20-6:50

1 stop25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

15:50-8:40

1 stop25h 50m

R15 770

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-9:35

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

7:00-7:40

2 stops33h 40m

R15 788

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

11:30-7:40

2 stops28h 10m

R15 805

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R15 841

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-7:15

1 stop35h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

8:45-7:40

1 stop31h 55m

R15 841

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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 8 August 2025.

Booking 49 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 most popular airlines that fly to Sydney?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R802
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R786
South African
South African
From R985
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R852

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

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

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 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Singapore Airlines, South African, andCathay Pacific. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
South African
7,7
Good
41 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
966 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
893 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 608 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 746, while return flights cost around R2 134.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around R126, however they can be found for as little as R121.

  • 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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