Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney from R7 881
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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Apr 28 — May 51
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 February or May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
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 29 March 2026.
Thu 30/420:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/520:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R15 130
Fri 8/520:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/520:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R15 182
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/520:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3R15 267
Sun 28/69:50
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/715:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R15 284
Mon 11/514:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/520:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R15 301
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/520:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R15 353
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/515:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R15 387
Fri 8/520:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/520:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R15 489
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 29 March 2026.
Fri 15/520:40
JNB
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SYD
2 stops28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/520:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R17 814
Wed 13/518:45
JNB
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SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/58:20
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/3R20 499
Wed 13/510:05
JNB
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SYD
1 stop23h 25m
Emirates
Sun 17/520:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop41h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 26/3R22 277
Wed 13/514:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 17/514:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R18 943
Fri 1/514:45
JNB
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SYD
2 stops34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/520:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R21 268
Fri 22/520:40
JNB
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SYD
2 stops30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/520:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R21 541
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 29 March 2026.
Mon 11/518:45
JNB
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SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 18/59:35
SYD
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JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/3R19 131
Thu 30/418:45
JNB
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SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/59:35
SYD
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JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3R19 165
Wed 13/518:45
JNB
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SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 20/59:35
SYD
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JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3R19 302
Sat 9/518:45
JNB
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SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 16/59:35
SYD
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JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/3R19 336
Sat 16/518:45
JNB
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SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/69:35
SYD
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JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/3R19 883
Sat 2/518:45
JNB
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SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 9/59:35
SYD
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JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/3R20 071
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney. Data last updated 29 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 8/419:50
JNB
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SYD
1 stop37h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 25/414:50
SYD
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JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R17 233
Mon 13/414:45
JNB
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SYD
2 stops31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/414:50
SYD
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JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R17 336
Thu 23/420:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/514:50
SYD
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JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R15 968
Sun 26/420:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/520:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R16 002
Mon 27/420:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/520:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R16 703
Thu 30/420:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/520:45
SYD
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JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R15 130
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 29 March 2026.
Fri 1/520:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R7 881
Sat 2/520:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R8 138
Tue 5/514:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R8 172
Fri 8/514:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R8 258
Thu 30/414:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop42h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R8 292
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R8 343
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R8 394
Sun 3/520:40
JNB
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SYD
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R8 428
Sun 12/79:50
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R8 480
Fri 14/89:50
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R8 548
Sat 29/89:50
JNB
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SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R8 788
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney
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JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 15/5
20:40-9:25
2 stops28h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 22/5
20:45-16:10
1 stop27h 25m
R17 814
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
14:45-6:10
1 stop31h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 17/5
14:50-16:10
1 stop33h 20m
R18 943
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
18:45-14:55
Nonstop12h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 17/5
8:20-20:05
1 stop19h 45m
R20 499
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
14:45-9:25
2 stops34h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 30/5
20:45-16:10
1 stop27h 25m
R21 268
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 22/5
20:40-11:25
2 stops30h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 26/5
20:45-16:10
1 stop27h 25m
R21 541
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
10:05-17:30
1 stop23h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 17/5
20:10-5:30
1 stop41h 20m
R22 277
Cheapest one-way
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
14:45-17:10
1 stop42h 25m
R8 292
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 9/5
9:45-6:10
1 stop36h 25m
R8 394
Fastest single journey
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 9/5
22:20-11:45
3 stops29h 25m
R10 241
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 25/4
14:45-17:10
1 stop42h 25m
R10 719
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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 13 March 2026.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of R12 241). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 472). 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 29 March 2026.
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.
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 32% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 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?
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.
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 32% 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 25% 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 R15 789.
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 58m.
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 14m.
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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 29 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,South African, 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.
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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. 7 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 12h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Qantas 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.
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 226 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, starting at R12 640 and R13 476 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 405. 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.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R10 747. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for R15 130 on average, our data indicates R55 554 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. Abu Dhabi 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 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.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of R12 241). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 472). 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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