Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney from R8 365
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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in September or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Sydney (SYD). 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 25 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 November 2025.
Wed 10/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1216:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R14 669
Mon 24/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/116:30SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/11R15 362
Mon 24/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/116:00SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 500
Sun 7/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1216:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R16 886
Mon 24/1120:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop45h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/11R18 133
Thu 27/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/1211:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/11R18 635
Thu 25/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/211:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/11R19 154
Mon 22/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R19 206
Best flights from Johannesburg to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Sat 14/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/410:30SYD - JNB
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R15 102
Tue 3/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 24/38:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 223
Mon 2/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 27/311:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 223
Mon 18/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 22/57:40SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/11R15 223
Tue 3/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 22/322:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 223
Thu 5/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 28/322:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 812
Sat 7/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 27/37:00SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 847
Sat 7/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 24/36:30SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 847
Mon 2/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 25/37:00SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 847
Mon 2/311:00JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/311:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 847
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Sat 14/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 20/49:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11R17 786
Wed 13/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 20/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R17 977
Sat 21/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 13/49:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R18 115
Thu 7/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 28/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/11R18 254
Mon 2/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 23/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R19 293
Thu 22/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 4/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/11R20 730
Wed 4/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 25/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R20 886
Mon 2/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 25/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R21 163
Sat 17/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 30/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R23 346
Sat 17/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 31/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11R23 450
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney. Data last updated 25 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 24/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/116:30SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/11R15 362
Mon 24/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/116:00SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R15 500
Mon 24/1120:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop45h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/11R18 133
Thu 27/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/1211:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/11R18 635
Sun 7/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1216:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R16 886
Wed 10/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1216:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R14 669
Mon 22/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R19 206
Thu 25/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/211:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/11R19 154
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Tue 12/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R8 365
Mon 16/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R8 469
Sat 14/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R8 538
Wed 15/411:55JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11R8 590
Thu 4/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R8 659
Tue 2/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/11R8 833
Sun 8/311:00JNB - SYD
2 stops39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/11R8 867
Sun 15/311:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R9 127
Sun 15/211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/11R9 179
Fri 5/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11R9 248
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
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JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/3
11:00-7:15
1 stop35h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 20/4
10:30-7:40
2 stops29h 10m
R15 102
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 3/3
11:00-20:50
1 stop24h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/3
8:45-7:25
1 stop31h 40m
R15 223
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/3
11:00-7:15
1 stop35h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 27/3
11:05-7:25
1 stop29h 20m
R15 223
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 18/5
11:20-20:10
1 stop24h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 22/5
7:40-7:40
1 stop32h 00m
R15 223
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 3/3
11:00-9:35
1 stop37h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 22/3
22:20-7:25
1 stop42h 05m
R15 223
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/3
11:00-9:35
1 stop37h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/3
22:20-7:40
1 stop42h 20m
R15 812
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/3
11:00-7:15
1 stop35h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 27/3
7:00-7:25
2 stops33h 25m
R15 847
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/3
11:00-7:15
1 stop35h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/3
6:30-7:25
2 stops33h 55m
R15 847
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/3
11:00-7:15
1 stop35h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 25/3
7:00-7:25
2 stops33h 25m
R15 847
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/3
11:00-7:45
2 stops35h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/3
11:05-7:25
1 stop29h 20m
R15 847
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Sydney
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 21 November 2025.
Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R12 799). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 881). 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 JNB to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Sydney delayed?
About 38% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 203 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 38% of flights being delayed.
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 25 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Related info for your journey
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What airports serve Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia flights?
The number of airports available to serve flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are limited in quantity. The only airport available to fly from Johannesburg is O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is a major international airport located in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. While in Sydney there is also just one airport that will accept flights from Johannesburg and that is Sydney Airport, which is the busiest airport located in Australia. Due to the limited amount of airports, it will also add on queue times at busy airports for things such as security and baggage check-in.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?
Airlines that fly directly from Johannesburg to Sydney are numerous, with the ones that offer the most being Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines. Though out of the three airlines, Cathay Pacific offers the most available flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia with the prices varying depending on the dates chosen for the flight, the speed of the flight, and the airline.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?
Stopover options for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney can vary on the airline chosen. Some airlines will fly nonstop to Australia, while others require a stopover in various locations. Some locations for stopovers include Perth Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, and Adelaide Airport. Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney all vary from 12h 55m-29h 23m depending on the airline chosen, the number of stopovers, and the dates.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?
If you intend to travel from Johannesburg to Sydney, you will need a visa in order to visit Australia. All nationalities, other than New Zealand passport holders, need to apply for a visa in order to fly to Australia. There is the ability to apply for a visa if you have a South African Passport online, which means you will also be required to have a passport in order to get the visa. A visa will be required prior to your arrival in Australia.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg?
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 7,5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?
Departing from Johannesburg to Sydney will take you 24h 50m. The distance from Johannesburg to Sydney is about 11018 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Sydney is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R12 418 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, starting at R13 622 and R13 814 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Sydney? While on average our users pay R46 713, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 169. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R13 820.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Sydney?
Johannesburg to Sydney flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Hong Kong follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Sydney flights. Singapore ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg to Sydney flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Sydney flights?
Johannesburg to Sydney flights have a stopover in Melbourne the least frequently. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Sydney flights. Abu Dhabi comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Johannesburg to Sydney flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney 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 Johannesburg to Sydney?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R12 799). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 881). 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.
Explore flights to Sydney departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 November 2025.
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Sydney. 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 25 November 2025.
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