Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R24 591 and R17 805 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R18 741 on Multiple Airlines (May 6-May 20).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 426.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Perth (PER) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 41m.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R24 591 and R17 805 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R18 741 on Multiple Airlines (May 6-May 20).

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 11m.

Question 6

How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 32% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

Question 7

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 31h 30m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R24 353. There are 11018 km between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Singapore Airlines (R12 914), South African (R14 413), and Qantas Airways (R18 716) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Singapore Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R15 721). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 506). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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Accepted Answer

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 17

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R27 195 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R12 999 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R17 690.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines or South African.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to JNB?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Question 20

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Located just 7,5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 3 different airlines.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sydney to OR Tambo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to OR Tambo?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from Sydney.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Question 27

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Round-trip from	R18 741
One-way from	R10 765
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 629
Good round-trip deal	R28 569 or less
Good one-way deal	R17 482 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 914	AverageR17 129	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR14 413	AverageR19 318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR18 716	AverageR24 797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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