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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from R7 604

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 August 2026.

Tue 1/916:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/920:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R14 597
Fri 13/1117:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1116:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/8R14 663
Thu 12/1117:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1121:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/8R14 679
Tue 1/916:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/915:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/7R14 778
Tue 15/916:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 22/920:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R14 828
Sun 30/816:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/915:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/7R14 927
Tue 10/110:55
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops55h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/1116:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R15 289
Sat 24/1016:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/1121:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops58h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/7R15 504
Mon 10/814:05
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 26/814:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8R17 203
Sat 15/820:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/814:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/8R17 219
Sat 24/1014:05
JNB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 31/1015:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8R17 252
Sat 22/820:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/914:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8R17 351

Find flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 597

One-way from

R7 604

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R18 885

Good round-trip deal

R20 155 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 572 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 124h 35m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 321 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 660 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 4 August 2026.
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Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

0:55-17:45

2 stops55h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

16:50-23:00

2 stops39h 10m

R15 289

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

0:55-6:30

3 stops44h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/1

16:50-23:00

2 stops39h 10m

R17 714

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

20:20-6:50

1 stop25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

R18 951

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

17:55-6:30

3 stops51h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

21:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

R19 660

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

9:00-14:55

1 stop21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

9:35-22:50

1 stop21h 15m

R21 508
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

17:55-14:55

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

9:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

R21 755

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

16:35-7:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

8:55-11:50

3 stops59h 55m

R22 101

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

16:35-20:10

2 stops42h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

22:05-11:50

2 stops46h 45m

R22 332

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

16:35-7:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

7:55-23:00

3 stops48h 05m

R22 530

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

16:35-6:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/9

13:35-11:50

2 stops54h 15m

R22 712

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R16 939). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 112). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 4 August 2026.

When flying from South Africa 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 often are flights from South Africa to Sydney delayed?

About 33% of weekly flights between South Africa and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 33% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Sydney?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Sydney is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 4 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,South African, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 436 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 076 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 499 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 436 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways can get you from South Africa to Sydney in just under 21h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10981 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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 962. Users have also found prices from R7 155 and R7 264 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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 R41 225, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 090. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R14 498.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R16 939). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 112). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Sydney. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 827AverageR14 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 120AverageR20 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 696AverageR14 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 835AverageR18 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 043AverageR19 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 972AverageR17 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 254AverageR17 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 844AverageR20 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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