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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.

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

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R16 913 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with R25 877 for direct.

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.

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

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R22 220 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R24 895, a difference of R2 675. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 and lands at 0:10
• Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 1:15.

The flight takes about 14h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R23 298. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 40m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R19 739 to R177 808. 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 R11 979, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Qantas Airways is the only airline operating Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 8 hours behind Sydney (South Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R110 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R19 252 to R28 574, with an average of R23 298 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 252 counts as a good deal.