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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 and lands at 0:05
• Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 1:10.

The flight takes about 14h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 35m, covering 17 731 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R19 847 to R29 457, with an average of R24 019 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 847 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the R24 019 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R17 436 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with R26 677 for direct.

Qantas Airways is the only airline operating Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R20 449 to R191 721. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 181, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R113 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 41m.

One-stop flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Perth (PER) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R22 907 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R25 665, a difference of R2 758.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Perth (PER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 04m, compared to 24h 11m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 25h 42m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 9 hours behind Sydney (South Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

For those wishing to leave their car at home while they travel and not wanting to take a taxi, we recommend catching the Sydney Airport Link, which runs between the city and the airport throughout the day.

As well as there being several airline lounges, there are several premium lounges at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) available to be booked by any travellers. If you are looking to relax before your journey back home, we recommend checking out either the Mashonzha Premium Lounge or the Shongololo Premium Lounge for their amenities, such as showers, television, and range of refreshments.

At the beginning of your journey to Sydney Airport, make sure to find your way to Terminal 1, the dedicated international terminal for the airport. When returning, the international departures at Johannesburg Airport are handled by Terminal A, so make sure to head over to that terminal when you depart.

While a second international airport, Lanseria International Airport (HLA), does also provide certain flights to Johannesburg, it is the hub for a few smaller airline operators and no flights from Sydney fly here.

There is a taxi and shuttle terminus as well as a bus and coach terminus available at the airport where transport can be found into Johannesburg centre. Alternatively, the Gautrain rail system runs between Johannesburg and the airport every 12min throughout the day.