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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from R8 240

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
May 7 — May 141
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 7 April 2026.

Wed 27/516:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/615:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R13 667
Mon 19/1016:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/1221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R14 998
Sat 24/1016:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/1221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 335
Thu 22/1016:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/1221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 402
Tue 19/512:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/520:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R15 453
Fri 22/59:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/515:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R15 487
Sat 2/519:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/520:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R15 571
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/515:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R15 638
Sun 14/69:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/715:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R15 672
Mon 19/1016:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/1216:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 672
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/520:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R15 689
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/520:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R15 706

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 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 667

One-way from

R8 240

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 762

Good round-trip deal

R19 250 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 985 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 116h 25m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 40m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 236 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 328 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 7 April 2026.
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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

12:40-17:30

1 stop44h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

20:45-4:00

1 stop39h 15m

R19 093

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

16:35-6:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

R19 396

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

19:00-12:55

2 stops49h 55m

R19 447

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

9:00-14:55

1 stop21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

9:35-14:35

1 stop37h 00m

R19 700
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

9:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

R19 784

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

9:55-14:55

1 stop21h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

9:35-14:35

1 stop37h 00m

R20 323

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

6:00-20:05

1 stop22h 05m

R20 340

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

15:05-17:30

3 stops42h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

20:45-10:30

1 stop45h 45m

R20 812

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

22:30-22:30

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

9:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

R20 812

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

22:30-22:30

1 stop16h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

9:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

R20 812

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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 066). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 251). 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 7 April 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 32% of weekly flights between South Africa and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 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 32% 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 7 April 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
1 256 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 256 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 256 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 256 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 017 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 256 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 256 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 256 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

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?

    Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from South Africa to Sydney in just under 21h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31h 40m. 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 699. Users have also found prices from R7 299 and R7 325 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 R50 584, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 633. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R14 964.

  • 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 066). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 251). 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 7 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR10 749AverageR17 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 051AverageR14 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 459AverageR18 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 261AverageR15 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 306AverageR19 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 553AverageR18 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 603AverageR20 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 088AverageR22 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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