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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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,048 round-trip via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared to $1,606 for nonstop.

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) - 8% 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 $1,379 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,545, a difference of $166. 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 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% of flights 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 Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 46m, covering 6,846 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 12:16 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 1:21 am.

The flight takes about 14h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $1,446. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $835, which is 12% 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 at 18h 04m, compared with 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 rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $1,195 to $1,773, with an average of $1,446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,195 counts as a good deal.