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Cheapest round-trip
$1,239
Typical prices: $1,246-$1,813
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/3Sat 11/17
SYD - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,638
Typical prices: $1,418-$1,995
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/18Sun 11/25
SYD - JNB • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
4 days a week
You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 14h 35m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Qantas Airways
Most punctual • 71% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
22 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 21% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Singapore Changi (SIN)
Cheapest • Avg $1,067 (round-trip)
Perth (PER)
Shortest trip • 18h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg (SYD-JNB)

 

Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
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3:50 pm - 8:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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8:20 pm - 6:50 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,239Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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3:50 pm - 8:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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1:45 pm - 6:50 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,241Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 16
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1:25 pm - 3:35 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m3 stops Singapore Changi Chennai Doha Hamad Intl
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8:20 pm - 7:20 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,242Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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3:50 pm - 3:35 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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1:45 pm - 6:50 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,245Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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1:25 pm - 1:30 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 05m3 stops Singapore Changi Chennai Addis Ababa Bole
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9:50 am - 6:30 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,247Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8
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10:10 pm - 8:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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1:45 pm - 7:20 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
44h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,267Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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3:50 pm - 3:35 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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8:20 pm - 6:50 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,286Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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1:25 pm - 3:35 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m3 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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9:50 am - 6:30 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,300Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:30 am - 3:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 30mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 2:55 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
12h 00mnonstop
$1,638Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 16
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9:30 am - 3:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 30mnonstop
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9:35 pm - 10:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 55m1 stop Perth
$1,651Qantas Airways

Price, demand and travel trends for Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically range from $1,246 to $1,813. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,239, on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at $1,200 round-trip.
•December ($1,969) and January ($1,620) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Key details for Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$677
Beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 136% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

When to book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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 12:05 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 1:10 am.

    The flight takes about 14h 35m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 35m, covering 6,846 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $1,246 to $1,813, with an average of $1,511 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,246 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $1,511 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,067 round-trip via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared to $1,642 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight departures from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport spread across the day?

    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%.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,239 to $9,483. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $788, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • Woodford
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to 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).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 41m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through?

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

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • Perth (PER) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,409 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,595, a difference of $186.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flying via Perth (PER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 04m, compared with 24h 24m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 25h 43m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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.

  • What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    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 always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $1,409, about $186 less than Saturday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $1,200 round-trip in that month - typically $769 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $1,067 round-trip on this route - about $575 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

    • Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
    • Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
    • Aero Guest Lodge

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Johannesburg?

 
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

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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