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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from R8 062

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Feb 24 — Mar 31
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 25 January 2026.

Tue 5/516:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 19/515:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 361
Mon 1/616:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/921:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops70h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 811
Wed 3/616:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/915:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 132
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/316:35
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/1R14 260
Tue 3/1119:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 15/1119:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 341
Mon 9/312:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop45h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/321:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 373
Fri 20/212:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/221:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R14 758
Sat 7/313:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/321:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1R14 790
Mon 2/312:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/315:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R14 871
Mon 1/616:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 18/921:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops70h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 871
Fri 29/514:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 28/814:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R14 903
Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/1021:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R14 935

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 25 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 361

One-way from

R8 062

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 266

Good round-trip deal

R17 970 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 811 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 116h 25m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 15m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R28 995 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 050 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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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 25 January 2026.
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Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

16:35-16:50

2 stops64h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

R14 132

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

16:35-6:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

21:30-11:50

2 stops46h 20m

R15 063

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-9:35

1 stop37h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

22:20-7:25

1 stop42h 05m

R15 465

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:10-10:50

1 stop39h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

7:40-7:55

1 stop32h 15m

R15 465

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

11:05-20:10

1 stop25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

7:40-7:55

1 stop32h 15m

R15 481

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:10-8:40

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

10:10-7:55

1 stop29h 45m

R15 577

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

21:55-7:55

1 stop42h 00m

R15 577

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

11:10-8:40

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

7:40-7:45

1 stop32h 05m

R15 577

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

11:10-10:50

1 stop39h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

7:40-7:55

1 stop32h 15m

R15 577

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

11:05-6:10

1 stop35h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

14:05-7:55

1 stop25h 50m

R15 577

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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 643). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 549). 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 25 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 33% 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 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 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.

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 25 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
1 144 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
1 144 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 144 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
976 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 144 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
3 732 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 144 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
1 376 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 144 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
1 144 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

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

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  • 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 37h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 40m. 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 431. Users have also found prices from R6 828 and R6 981 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 R44 213, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 729. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R13 730.

  • 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 643). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 549). 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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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 25 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR10 243AverageR16 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 493AverageR13 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 990AverageR15 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 793AverageR14 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 838AverageR17 023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 573AverageR19 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 600AverageR21 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 812AverageR18 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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