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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between R14 750 and R18 513 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R15 200 on Qatar Airways (Apr 23-May 6).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Thursday 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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 385.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 33% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 55m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between R14 750 and R18 513 in April.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R15 200 on Qatar Airways (Apr 23-May 6).

Question 7

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Perth (PER) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 11m.

Question 8

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 33% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 185 minutes.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in 25h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 11018 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 906 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, starting at R12 309 and R13 161 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 210. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for a low price.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of R11 920). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 067). 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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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 17

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R8 952. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for R14 584 on average, our data indicates R45 646 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific or Etihad Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Hong Kong sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights. Abu Dhabi ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights have a stopover in Singapore least often. Dubai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney. Dubai is followed by Perth in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7,5 km from the centre vof the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 7 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Sydney.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Sydney?

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Deals for OR Tambo to Sydney flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 27

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Sydney from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 28

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

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Question 29

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

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Round-trip from	R15 200
One-way from	R8 058
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 547
Good round-trip deal	R18 517 or less
Good one-way deal	R11 256 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 906	AverageR13 912	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 309	AverageR17 155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 161	AverageR14 812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR13 639	AverageR18 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 348	AverageR17 027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 173	AverageR21 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR16 402	AverageR18 788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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