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R8 398 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg (SYD-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:05 - 18:35SYD-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
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19:50 - 11:50JNB-SYD
31h 00m1 stop
R13 950Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:35SYD-JNB
32h 25m1 stop
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19:50 - 7:40JNB-SYD
26h 50m1 stop
R14 284Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 22
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16:40 - 8:20SYD-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
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11:05 - 20:50JNB-SYD
24h 45m1 stop
R16 076
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Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 6
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16:40 - 8:20SYD-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
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11:05 - 20:50JNB-SYD
24h 45m1 stop
R16 129
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 20
Etihad Airways Logo
16:40 - 8:20SYD-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
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9:50 - 17:55JNB-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
R16 182Etihad Airways
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 19
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 8:20SYD-JNB
43h 50m1 stop
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9:50 - 17:55JNB-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
R17 306Etihad Airways
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 16
Virgin Australia Logo
15:50 - 15:35SYD-JNB
32h 45m1 stop
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13:45 - 6:50JNB-SYD
32h 05m1 stop
R18 255Virgin Australia
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 20
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 16:10SYD-JNB
33h 20m1 stop
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13:45 - 8:25JNB-SYD
33h 40m2 stops
R18 694Qatar Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 8:40SYD-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
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9:25 - 21:25JNB-SYD
27h 00m2 stops
R18 712Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 18
Virgin Australia Logo
15:50 - 15:25SYD-JNB
32h 35m1 stop
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20:20 - 6:50JNB-SYD
25h 30m1 stop
R18 782Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Johannesburg, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R19 379 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R31 467 and R22 911 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R33 165 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR8 398
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Sydney to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sydney to Johannesburg flights

  • How do I get to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) without a car?

    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.

  • Does Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) have any lounges?

    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.

  • Which terminals are used for international flights?

    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.

  • Does Johannesburg have multiple airports?

    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.

  • What is the best way to travel from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to the city centre?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R478 for a one-way ticket and R794 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    You can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R14 588 or less one-way and R21 081 or less round-trip.
  • A variety of airlines make the journey from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB); however, we recommend looking at Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Australia if you want to find the greatest variety of flight times and price points.
  • The majority of flights from Sydney to Johannesburg can vary in length from around 17-30h. If you are looking to spend less time in the air and more time relaxing on your holiday, we recommend looking at airlines like Virgin Australia and South African Airways as on average they have the fastest travel times.
  • On most days of the week, Qantas offers a single direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg. While cheaper flights are available, we recommend exploring this option for travellers looking for the shortest possible flight time.
  • For travellers looking to visit surrounding cities in South Africa, such as Pretoria, journeying to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is advisable as flights into this airport will generally by cheaper and more accessible than flights to airports in or close to nearby cities.
  • For travellers looking to exchange money after they arrive in Johannesburg, the Arrival Area of Terminal A has facilities such as Master Currency and Travelex for your convenience. Alternatively, for individuals seeking a bank branch, ABSA and African Bank both have branches in the Arrival Area of Terminal A, and First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank all have branches in the retail area of Terminal B.
  • While there are no hotels in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), for travellers arriving late and not wanting to journey into the city, there are several hotels to choose from that are situated close to the airport. We recommend the Protea Airport Hotel because, while it may be a 10min journey from the airport, its free shuttle service to and from the airport ensures a hassle-free journey for late night travellers.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Qantas Airways

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3315 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025HYD - DXB
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Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

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