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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from R8 206

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 500

One-way from

R8 206

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 515

Good round-trip deal

R18 478 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 539 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/10-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 10m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R55 547 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 608 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 4 July 2025.

Sun 12/109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/7R14 500
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1015:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/7R14 974
Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R15 342
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R15 447
Sat 9/815:20CPT - SYD
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R17 218
Mon 3/1118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7R17 586
Mon 4/818:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 13/89:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7R18 410
Sat 9/89:00CPT - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 28/89:30SYD - CPT
1 stop37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7R18 761
Tue 29/716:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/820:55SYD - CPT
2 stops46h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7R20 865
Mon 18/818:25CPT - SYD
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Mon 25/86:00SYD - CPT
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 4/7R23 425

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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 4 July 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

Sun 12/10

9:50-7:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

21:30-8:20

1 stop43h 50m

R14 500

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-7:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

15:15-7:40

1 stop25h 25m

R14 974

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:45-6:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

R15 342

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-7:10

2 stops35h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

22:20-7:40

1 stop42h 20m

R15 447

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/8

15:20-6:10

2 stops54h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

21:30-12:40

2 stops47h 10m

R17 218

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

18:55-6:50

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

R17 586

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/8

9:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

R18 410

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/8

9:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

9:30-14:35

1 stop37h 05m

R18 761

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

16:35-19:00

2 stops42h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

20:55-11:50

2 stops46h 55m

R20 865

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

18:25-17:20

1 stop38h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/8

6:00-11:35

1 stop37h 35m

R23 425

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

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Estimated return price
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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 R1 023). 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 4 July 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.

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 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 206. Users have also found prices from R8 363 and R8 451 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 R49 496, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 109. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R13 098.

  • 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 R1 023). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 235AverageR18 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 837AverageR18 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 039AverageR18 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 602AverageR17 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 873AverageR18 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 273AverageR20 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 517AverageR23 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 135AverageR25 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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