How long is the flight from South Africa to Sydney?

Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Sydney in just under 39h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from South Africa to Sydney one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 723. Users have also found prices from R7 142 and R7 355 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?

Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Sydney? While on average our users pay R46 055, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 390. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R12 707.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Sydney?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways or South African.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7,5 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sydney?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

R7 953+ Flights from South Africa to Sydney

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.

Mon 22/129:50JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 29/1221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R19 493

Sun 14/129:50JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways

Tue 16/1216:35SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R21 286

Tue 9/1213:45JNB - SYD

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Sat 13/127:15SYD - JNB

2 stops41h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12R21 574

Mon 8/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 12/1221:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R21 675

Thu 25/127:00CPT - SYD

1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 29/19:30SYD - CPT

1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R21 980

Thu 25/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 29/112:00SYD - CPT

2 stops56h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R22 555

Thu 25/127:00CPT - SYD

1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/19:30SYD - CPT

1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R22 640

Thu 25/1210:40CPT - SYD

2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines

Thu 29/119:10SYD - CPT

2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12R23 350

Thu 18/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R23 655

Sun 7/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 14/1221:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R23 858

Mon 8/1219:05JNB - SYD

2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 12/1221:15SYD - JNB

2 stops46h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R24 349

Mon 22/1219:05JNB - SYD

2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 29/1221:15SYD - JNB

2 stops46h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R25 483

Best flights from South Africa to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Thu 7/511:20JNB - SYD

1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 28/510:10SYD - JNB

1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12R15 042

Sun 25/117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R16 125

Mon 2/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/216:35SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R16 853

Fri 3/422:30JNB - SYD

1 stop29h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 20/59:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 308

Thu 2/414:45JNB - SYD

1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 20/514:50SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 427

Fri 30/121:45JNB - SYD

2 stops47h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 4/216:35SYD - JNB

2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 511

Wed 13/511:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 17/514:05SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R15 127

Tue 3/217:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R17 073

Mon 13/416:40CPT - SYD

2 stops42h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/515:40SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R17 242

Sat 4/411:20JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific

Wed 20/514:05SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R15 905

Mon 16/27:00CPT - SYD

1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 8/38:15SYD - CPT

2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R18 867

Mon 16/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/316:35SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R17 361

Fri 17/411:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 2/57:00SYD - JNB

2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12R16 244

Tue 20/117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/121:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R17 902

Sun 12/416:40CPT - SYD

2 stops57h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 6/515:40SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R17 428

Thu 29/111:00JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific

Tue 3/215:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R16 481

Tue 20/119:10JNB - SYD

3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/121:45SYD - JNB

2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R18 308

Thu 5/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R17 699

Mon 19/119:05JNB - SYD

3 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/221:45SYD - JNB

2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R18 562

Tue 3/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/216:35SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R17 953

Direct flights from South Africa to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Sat 9/518:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Mon 25/59:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R18 037

Wed 6/518:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Mon 25/59:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 054

Thu 7/518:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Thu 28/59:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 190

Wed 4/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 25/49:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R18 630

Thu 2/418:45JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Wed 20/59:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R18 714

Mon 2/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 23/39:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 748

Sat 21/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 13/49:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R19 002

Mon 2/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 30/49:35SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R19 340

Mon 2/217:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 23/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R19 476

Fri 30/117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 23/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R20 423

Sun 25/117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 7/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R20 474

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Sydney. Data last updated 8 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 19/119:05JNB - SYD

3 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/221:45SYD - JNB

2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R18 562

Mon 19/117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/121:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R18 850

Tue 20/117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/121:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R17 902

Tue 20/119:10JNB - SYD

3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/121:45SYD - JNB

2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R18 308

Sat 24/117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R19 002

Sun 25/117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R16 125

Sun 25/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/216:35SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R16 345

Thu 29/111:00JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific

Tue 3/215:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R16 481

Thu 29/111:00JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific

Wed 4/27:00SYD - JNB

2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R17 124

Thu 29/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/216:35SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R18 985

Thu 29/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R19 070

Fri 30/121:45JNB - SYD

2 stops47h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 4/216:35SYD - JNB

2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R18 511

One-way flights from South Africa to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Tue 27/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R7 953

Wed 24/129:50JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R8 410

Fri 15/511:20JNB - SYD

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R8 866

Tue 3/217:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R9 154

Tue 24/211:00JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R9 239

Mon 9/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R9 289

Sun 25/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R9 340

Tue 27/117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R9 492

Sun 1/211:00JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R9 763

Mon 9/212:35CPT - SYD

1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R10 119

Thu 12/212:35CPT - SYD

1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12R10 135

Mon 15/129:50JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R10 186

Find flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

Round-trip from	R14 281
One-way from	R7 953
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R20 779
Good round-trip deal	R17 870 or less
Good one-way deal	R12 155 or less

Etihad Airways
4/2-30/4
2 total stops
65h 55m total
South Africa to Sydney

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Turkish Airlines
27/1
2 total stops
52h 20m total
South Africa to Sydney

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R36 966 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 960 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

10:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

R15 042

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R15 127

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

11:20-9:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R15 905

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

17:15-6:15

3 stops52h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

21:45-11:50

2 stops47h 05m

R16 125

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R16 244

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

11:00-16:30

2 stops44h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

15:15-7:25

1 stop25h 10m

R16 481

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

17:15-17:55

2 stops63h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

R16 853

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

17:15-6:15

3 stops52h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

21:45-11:50

2 stops47h 05m

R17 073

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

16:40-19:15

2 stops42h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

R17 242

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

R17 361

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Sydney

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R12 301). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 347). 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 ZA to SYD?

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Sydney?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from South Africa to Sydney delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between South Africa and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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?

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 South Africa to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 39% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from South Africa to Sydney. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 088 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

948 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 676 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

South African

7,4

Good

48 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7,5 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Sydney?
Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines can get you from South Africa to Sydney in just under 39h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from South Africa to Sydney one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 723. Users have also found prices from R7 142 and R7 355 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Sydney? While on average our users pay R46 055, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 390. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R12 707.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R12 301). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 347). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Sydney

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 108	AverageR14 610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 217	AverageR16 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 487	AverageR15 348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR13 623	AverageR17 539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 497	AverageR17 880	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 858	AverageR22 444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 437	AverageR23 040	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR16 655	AverageR19 502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to SydneyExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.

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