Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Sydney flights typically cost between R15 697 and R19 054 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 959 on Cathay Pacific (Sept 10-Sept 17).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Sydney flights typically cost between R15 697 and R19 054 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 959 on Cathay Pacific (Sept 10-Sept 17).

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney round-trip?

Accepted Answer

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 653 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at R13 776 and R14 271 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Booking 49 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.

Question 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R1 023). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 386). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings 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.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Sydney? While on average our users pay R46 963, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 433. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R13 131.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney are Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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Johannesburg to Sydney flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Hong Kong follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Sydney flights. Doha ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg to Sydney flights.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Sydney flights?

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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.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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To save up to 7% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 50 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg to Sydney from R18 474 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R22 957 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R19 172 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R14 062. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SYD?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Johannesburg to Sydney flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Sydney with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 24

What airports serve Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia flights?

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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.

Question 25

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

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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.

Question 27

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

Accepted Answer

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.

Round-trip from	R14 959
One-way from	R8 472
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 736

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 653	AverageR17 390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 776	AverageR17 336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR14 271	AverageR19 013	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 622	AverageR16 521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 003	AverageR17 999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR17 320	AverageR19 142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR21 562	AverageR26 134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR23 842	AverageR25 795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or August, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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