Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Returning to South Africa from Sydney Kingsford Smith COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, Cathay Pacific or Emirates.

Question 2

Can I find flights from South Africa to Sydney for under R13 500 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Sydney for under R13 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R13 457, but on average you can expect to pay R14 424.

Question 3

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from South Africa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Sydney for under R14 400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Sydney under R14 400. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Sydney is less than R20 730.

Question 5

Can I fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Most visitors from South Africa will not be allowed to enter Sydney Kingsford Smith.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Question 6

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Sydney (ZA - SYD)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Sydney for under R16 300?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than R16 300.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Sydney from South Africa average R15 021. You can even find prices in August for less than R15 021, as users have found deals to Sydney from as low as R11 876. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sydney from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.

Question 9

Can I fly back to South Africa from Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Sydney Kingsford Smith

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Sydney? While on average our users pay R25 830, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 422. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R13 457.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from South Africa to Sydney compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R16 296. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R17 216.

Question 12

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Question 13

How popular is this South Africa to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 8 742 users have taken a look at flights from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 749. Users have also found prices from R9 513 and R9 652 on Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney

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

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When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Sydney (ZA - SYD)?