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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Sydney is May . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 015, while return flights cost around R2 172.

How much is a return flight to Sydney?

A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around R1 565, however they can be found for as little as R122.

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).

R8 519+ Flights to Sydney, Australia

Flights to Sydney in 2025

Return from	R14 660
One-way from	R8 519
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R18 742

Etihad Airways
16/8-29/8
2 total stops
79h 10m total
Johannesburg to Sydney

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Cathay Pacific
10/9
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34h 50m total
Johannesburg to Sydney

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Cheapest flights to Sydney
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Sat 16/89:50JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 29/821:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/6R14 660

Wed 3/911:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/118:45SYD - JNB

1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/6R15 228

Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/6R15 441

Wed 3/911:20JNB - SYD

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1111:05SYD - JNB

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/6R16 524

Sat 2/818:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 16/89:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6R17 376

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Sat 16/89:50JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 29/821:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/6R14 660

Wed 3/911:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/118:45SYD - JNB

1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/6R15 228

Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/6R15 441

Wed 3/911:20JNB - SYD

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1111:05SYD - JNB

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/6R16 524

Sat 2/818:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 16/89:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6R17 376

Last-minute flights to Sydney
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Fri 4/79:50JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 11/721:30SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/6R16 453

Fri 4/79:50JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/721:30SYD - JNB

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6R18 387

Fri 4/716:50JNB - SYD

2 stops40h 20mRwandAir

Mon 21/720:45SYD - JNB

2 stops37h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 29/6R22 931

Mon 7/720:55JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 20mSouth African

Mon 14/718:15SYD - JNB

1 stop19h 00mSouth African

Deal found 30/6R51 240

Mon 7/718:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 14/79:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6R59 333

Mon 7/716:50JNB - SYD

2 stops40h 20mRwandAir

Mon 14/720:45SYD - JNB

2 stops37h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 30/6R76 513

Tue 8/713:55JNB - SYD

1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 14/714:50SYD - JNB

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/6R22 434

Tue 8/720:55JNB - SYD

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 14/79:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/6R55 144

Thu 24/718:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 6/89:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6R18 494

Tue 29/711:20JNB - SYD

2 stops36h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 5/87:40SYD - JNB

1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/6R16 045

Thu 31/720:55JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mSouth African

Mon 4/813:45SYD - JNB

1 stop23h 30mSouth African

Deal found 30/6R19 434

One-way flights to Sydney
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Wed 10/911:20JNB - SYD

1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/6R8 519

Tue 4/1112:45JNB - SYD

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/6R8 590

Thu 16/1011:20JNB - SYD

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/6R8 697

Sun 6/79:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/6R9 389

Fri 19/918:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/6R11 199

Mon 14/717:55JNB - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/6R15 228

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JNB - SYD

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Sat 16/8

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

R14 660

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

8:45-7:40

1 stop31h 55m

R15 228

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:45-6:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

15:50-9:45

1 stop26h 55m

R15 441

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

11:20-7:25

2 stops36h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

11:05-7:40

2 stops29h 35m

R16 524

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

9:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

R17 376

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

R8 519

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

12:45-6:50

1 stop33h 05m

R8 590

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-7:25

2 stops35h 05m

R8 697

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

9:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

R9 389

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

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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?

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?

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 Tuesday 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.

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

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

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

Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andQatar 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.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

921 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

921 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

921 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

869 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

921 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 596 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

921 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 224 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

921 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 886 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

921 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable 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 015, while return flights cost around R2 172.
How much is a return flight to Sydney?
A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around R1 565, however they can be found for as little as R122.
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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What is good to know if travelling to Sydney?

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney?

How much is a return flight to Sydney?

Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

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