Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney from R7 399

JNB — SYD
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in April or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Thu 12/1120:20 -
2 stops51h 05m
Thu 19/1115:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 1/11R15 721
Wed 18/1120:20 -
2 stops41h 00m
Sun 22/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 2/11R15 754
Tue 17/1120:20 -
2 stops40h 00m
Sat 21/1122:10 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 1/11R15 787
Wed 4/1120:20 -
2 stops41h 00m
Wed 11/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 3/11R15 853
Mon 9/1120:20 -
2 stops41h 00m
Mon 23/1115:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 1/11R15 870
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Wed 2/1215:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 5/11R15 969
Sat 28/1120:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sat 5/1215:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 31/10R16 018
Sat 7/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 14/1115:00 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 31/10R16 183
Mon 16/1120:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Mon 30/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 3/11R16 414
Thu 5/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Thu 19/1116:30 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 2/11R16 628
Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Tue 24/1113:00 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 1/11R16 727
Wed 2/1213:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 12/1215:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 1/11R16 842

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney

Round-trip from

R15 721

One-way from

R7 399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R18 424
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/11-23/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 445 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 588 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

20:20-19:20

1 stop38h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 053

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/3

11:00-12:05

2 stops40h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 481

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

11:00-18:30

2 stops46h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 547

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/3

11:00-8:15

2 stops60h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 190

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

18:50-12:10

3 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 519

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

14:40-6:50

3 stops31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 783

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/3

20:20-20:05

3 stops38h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 898

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

13:45-16:20

3 stops41h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 898

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/3

20:20-16:20

3 stops35h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 898
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

17:35-14:30

Nonstop11h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 145

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R17 534). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 143). 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?

When flying from Johannesburg to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 771 and R20 962 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 721 on Qatar Airways (Nov 16–Nov 23).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Sydney delayed?

About 33% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Sydney flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 33% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 81 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, such as Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 7 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 25h 30m. The distance from Johannesburg to Sydney is about 11018 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 R11 815 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, starting at R13 313 and R14 007 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 323. Users have also found prices from R7 257 and R7 369 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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 388, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 784. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R14 716.

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

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R17 534). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 143). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 815AverageR15 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 313AverageR19 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 007AverageR16 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 155AverageR16 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 363AverageR19 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 266AverageR20 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 512AverageR20 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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