Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney from R8 368
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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 20 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1115:00SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R15 602
Thu 20/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 27/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R15 825
Thu 20/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/116:30SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R16 100
Wed 3/1211:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/111:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R16 684
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/128:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R17 990
Best flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Mon 18/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 22/510:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R15 258
Fri 8/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/511:05SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R15 705
Thu 7/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 28/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 128
Fri 17/411:20JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 2/56:30SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R17 080
Sat 7/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 28/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R18 128
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/128:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R17 990
Thu 2/418:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 6/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R18 128
Sat 7/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 27/26:25SYD - JNB
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R18 489
Mon 9/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 28/219:45SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 557
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Mon 4/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 21/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R17 990
Mon 9/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 28/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 059
Thu 5/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 9/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 093
Sat 7/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 28/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R18 128
Thu 7/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 28/59:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R18 145
Sat 21/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 13/49:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 781
Thu 1/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 16/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R22 544
Sun 21/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 3/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11R27 595
Fri 2/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 9/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R30 465
Sun 21/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 4/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11R32 080
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney. Data last updated 20 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 20/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 27/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R15 825
Thu 20/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/116:30SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R16 100
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1115:00SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R15 602
Wed 3/1211:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/111:45SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R16 684
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/128:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R17 990
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Sun 22/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11R8 368
Tue 2/129:25JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R8 420
Mon 16/220:30JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11R8 454
Mon 1/1213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R8 471
Wed 3/129:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11R8 540
Fri 6/311:00JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R8 849
Thu 2/413:55JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11R8 883
Sun 15/211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11R8 987
Wed 3/1211:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11R9 296
Tue 2/129:50JNB - SYD
3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R9 725
Wed 3/129:50JNB - SYD
3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R9 743
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 20 November 2025.
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JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 18/5
11:20-10:50
1 stop39h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 22/5
10:10-7:40
1 stop29h 30m
R15 258
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
11:20-20:10
1 stop24h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 29/5
11:05-7:40
2 stops28h 35m
R15 705
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 17/4
11:20-7:30
2 stops36h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 2/5
6:30-7:40
2 stops33h 10m
R17 080
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/12
11:20-12:00
1 stop39h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 14/12
8:45-7:25
1 stop31h 40m
R17 990
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 7/5
18:45-14:55
Nonstop12h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 28/5
9:35-16:25
Nonstop14h 50m
R18 128
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/2
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/2
9:30-15:00
Nonstop14h 30m
R18 128
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 2/4
18:45-15:55
Nonstop12h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 6/5
9:35-16:25
Nonstop14h 50m
R18 128
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/2
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 27/2
6:25-18:50
1 stop21h 25m
R18 489
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/2
19:45-18:50
1 stop32h 05m
R18 557
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 22/3
11:00-9:35
1 stop37h 35m
R8 368
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
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 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of R12 698). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 791). 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 OR Tambo 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 20 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 374.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 52m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 24m.
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 20 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
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. 8 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in 39h 30m. Fly via Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 11018 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney round-trip?
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 R12 321 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, starting at R13 515 and R13 705 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 368. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for a low price.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R11 081. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for R12 372 on average, our data indicates R46 346 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
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. Singapore ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights?
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights have a stopover in Melbourne least often. Dubai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney. Dubai is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Sydney?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Sydney?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of R12 698). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 791). 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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