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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from R8 944

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Feb 9 — Feb 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 10 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 013

One-way from

R8 944

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 853

Good round-trip deal

R18 509 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 921 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 134h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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19/1
  • 19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R30 873 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 430 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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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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 10 January 2026.

Mon 9/217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/221:45SYD - CPT
2 stops71h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R13 013
Mon 11/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops64h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/815:40SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R13 919
Mon 11/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops64h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops70h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 166
Wed 13/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops64h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/815:40SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 248
Sun 10/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops53h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/815:40SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 495
Mon 11/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops64h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops70h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 512
Fri 20/213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 2/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/1R14 726
Sun 10/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops53h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops70h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 742
Wed 13/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops64h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops70h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 841
Sun 3/514:45JNB - SYD
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 10/514:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/1R14 923
Mon 23/220:30JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 2/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R14 956
Sun 10/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops53h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops70h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R15 072

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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 10 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-17:00

2 stops64h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

R13 919

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-6:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

21:30-11:50

2 stops70h 20m

R14 166

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

16:35-17:00

2 stops64h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

R14 248

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-6:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

21:30-11:50

2 stops70h 20m

R14 512

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

16:35-6:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

21:30-11:50

2 stops70h 20m

R14 742

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

16:35-6:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

21:30-11:50

2 stops70h 20m

R15 072

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R15 829

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

10:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

R15 829

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

7:40-7:40

1 stop32h 00m

R15 829

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-17:00

2 stops64h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

R16 011

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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 R11 942). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 907). 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 10 January 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 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

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 10 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andQatar 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
1 126 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 126 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 126 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
968 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 126 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 708 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 126 reviews
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Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 367 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 126 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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 and Cathay Pacific can get you from South Africa to Sydney in just under 34h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 29h 35m. 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 571. Users have also found prices from R6 953 and R7 160 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 240, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 148. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R14 330.

  • 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 R11 942). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 907). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 786AverageR13 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 756AverageR15 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 117AverageR14 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 235AverageR17 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 113AverageR17 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 289AverageR19 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 001AverageR22 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 218AverageR19 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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