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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between R18 004 and R24 530 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 855 on Qatar Airways (Mar 3-Mar 10).

Question 1

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 26% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

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 4

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 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 52m.

Question 6

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 198 minutes.

Question 7

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 254.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between R18 004 and R24 530 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 855 on Qatar Airways (Mar 3-Mar 10).

Question 9

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 17m.

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 33h 05m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Qatar Airways 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 735 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, starting at R12 628 and R13 067 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for 31% 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 R6 972. 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 59 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 871). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 839). 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 R10 179. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for R14 216 on average, our data indicates R46 590 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 Hong Kong most often. Doha 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 Dubai least often. Singapore is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney. Singapore 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?

Accepted Answer

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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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Sydney from OR Tambo? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 29

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

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Round-trip from	R14 855
One-way from	R9 149
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R20 791
Good round-trip deal	R18 382 or less
Good one-way deal	R11 772 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 734	AverageR13 848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 243	AverageR15 212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 062	AverageR14 732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR13 158	AverageR17 729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 129	AverageR16 841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 928	AverageR21 770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR16 145	AverageR18 334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney from R9 149

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