JNB - SYD

$496 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$855
Overall average: $1,255
Etihad Airways
Mon 12/22Mon 12/29
JNB - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,072
Typical prices: $986-$1,076
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/7Thu 5/28
JNB - SYD • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Check-in for Qantas flights is in Terminal B at OR Tambo.
Use the Airport Link train for a quick Sydney transfer.
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Cheapest • from $855 (round-trip)
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September
Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney (JNB-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Sydney 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 round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney

Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
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9:50 am - 6:35 amJNB-SYD
35h 45m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 8:20 amSYD-JNB
24h 45m1 stop
$855Etihad Airways
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Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 8:10 pmJNB-SYD
24h 50m1 stop
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7:40 am - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
32h 00m1 stop
$871Cathay Pacific
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Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 8:10 pmJNB-SYD
24h 50m1 stop
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10:10 am - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
29h 30m1 stop
$889Cathay Pacific
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Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 10:50 amJNB-SYD
39h 30m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
25h 35m1 stop
$890Cathay Pacific
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Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 8:10 pmJNB-SYD
24h 50m1 stop
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9:50 pm - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
41h 50m1 stop
$891Cathay Pacific
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Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 8:10 pmJNB-SYD
24h 50m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
33h 40m2 stops
$903Cathay Pacific
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Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 28
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11:20 am - 8:10 pmJNB-SYD
24h 50m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
33h 40m2 stops
$904Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 am - 8:15 amJNB-SYD
36h 15m2 stops
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11:05 am - 7:25 amSYD-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
$919Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 am - 11:25 amJNB-SYD
39h 25m2 stops
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8:45 am - 7:25 amSYD-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
$920Cathay Pacific
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Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 8:40 amJNB-SYD
37h 20m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
33h 40m2 stops
$926Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Sydney 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 Johannesburg to Sydney?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sydney on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is September, where tickets cost $986 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,355 and $1,255 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,058, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Airports
JNB

Check-in desks for Qantas flights are in Terminal B, regardless of flight distance. Verify your boarding pass to avoid confusion.

SYD

For a quick city transfer, use the Airport Link train. It takes under 15 minutes to reach central Sydney, avoiding traffic.

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Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$496
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Sydney 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 Johannesburg to Sydney flights

  • Is on-site accommodation available at Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Passengers arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney, can stay at the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel located just beside the airport train station. Other convenient options include the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel and the ibis budget Sydney Airport, which are both located just a short walk from the airport terminals.

  • Can I fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?

    There are no direct flight routes available between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, and Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney. Most flights from OR Tambo to Kingsford Smith, with airlines such as Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines, involve a single layover on route. On some flights with Malaysian Airlines or with multiple airlines, you can expect to make two stops before you land in Sydney.

  • Is transport available at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Kingsford Smith Airport is well connected to Sydney city centre by a range of transport options. Passengers can take trains to the city centre from the station located between Terminals 2 and 3. Train fares cost around 15 AUD and take approximately 40min. Taxis are also available outside the airport terminals. Taxis to Sydney city centre generally cost 50-70 AUD and take around 15min.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney was $496 for a one-way ticket and $855 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, Qantas Airways or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are Qantas Airways and South African. With an average price for the route of $1,068 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,152 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Sydney.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Sydney from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $792 or less one-way and $1,054 or less round-trip.
  • There are a range of convenient short and long-stay parking options available at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Car parking spaces can be booked in advance and all car parks are located no more than a 5min walk from the airport terminals.
  • Passengers departing on international flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport can make use of the Mashonzha Premium Lounge or the Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge, which are both in Terminal A. The Mashonzha Lounge is located after immigration and past the Duty-Free Area. Meanwhile, the Bidvest Lounge can be found on the Mezzanine Level. Entry to the lounges costs around 260 ZAR (23 AUD) per person.
  • Passengers travelling from the downtown area to Johannesburg Airport can take the North-South Line from Johannesburg Park bus stop to Marlboro and then take the East-West Line OR Tambo Service to the airport. This journey takes around 25min and costs around 250 ZAR (22 AUD).

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Sydney?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Sydney

 
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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 946 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

2.0 MediocreGerard, Nov 2025CBR - BNE
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Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

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.

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

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

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

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