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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from R8 396

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 166

One-way from

R8 396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 927

Good round-trip deal

R20 196 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 113 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R53 023 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 409 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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 27 April 2025.

Fri 13/611:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/66:15SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/4R17 166
Tue 6/511:20JNB - SYD
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/522:00SYD - JNB
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R17 576
Sat 22/1119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 17/119:10SYD - JNB
1 stop20h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 024
Thu 5/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 12/69:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 229
Wed 10/920:25JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 20/914:50SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R19 274
Sun 1/67:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 20/69:30SYD - CPT
1 stop37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4R20 021
Tue 6/520:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Tue 13/513:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Deal found 26/4R20 263
Sun 8/67:00CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/621:50SYD - CPT
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R21 103
Tue 15/711:05CPT - SYD
2 stops26h 45mSouth African
Sun 10/812:30SYD - CPT
2 stops32h 55mSouth African
Deal found 27/4R21 961
Sun 1/613:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 20/69:00SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R23 510
Tue 27/518:25CPT - SYD
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Tue 3/66:00SYD - CPT
1 stop42h 50mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R24 032
Sun 1/622:20JNB - SYD
2 stops48h 05mEmirates
Sun 8/69:50SYD - JNB
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/4R25 637

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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 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

11:20-8:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

6:15-7:40

2 stops33h 25m

R17 166

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

11:20-8:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/6

20:30-7:40

2 stops43h 10m

R17 576

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

9:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

R18 229

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:50-17:45

1 stop36h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

12:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

R18 509

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

20:25-6:15

1 stop25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

14:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

R19 274

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

7:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

9:30-14:35

1 stop37h 05m

R20 021

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

7:00-8:40

2 stops41h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/6

21:50-12:40

2 stops46h 50m

R21 103

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

11:05-21:50

2 stops26h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

12:30-13:25

2 stops32h 55m

R21 961

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

9:00-10:50

2 stops33h 50m

R23 510

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

18:25-17:20

1 stop38h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

6:00-16:50

1 stop42h 50m

R24 032

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R1 030). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 27 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 27 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from South Africa to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sydney one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 396. Users have also found prices from R8 508 and R9 180 on Cathay Pacific 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 R48 674, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 972. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R15 598.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R1 030). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 27 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 796AverageR19 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 939AverageR20 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 523AverageR20 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 778AverageR19 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 926AverageR19 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 391AverageR20 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR20 769AverageR25 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 318AverageR26 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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