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Cheapest round-trip
$1,377
Typical prices: $1,123-$1,465
Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
lø. 10/17ma. 10/26
SYD - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,591
Typical prices: $1,257-$1,649
Qantas Airways
to. 7/16on. 7/29
SYD - JNB • Non-stop
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Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 14h 50m
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Cheapest • from $1,435 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,100 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 48m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 70% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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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 round-trip 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 round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

lø., okt. 17 - ma., okt. 26
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9:35 pm - 8:20 am
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JNB
43h 45m
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6:50 pm - 5:55 pm
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SYD
62h 05m
2 stops
$1,377Multiple Airlines
ma., aug. 10 - ti., sep. 15
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8:50 pm - 8:20 am
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JNB
43h 30m
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5:55 pm - 6:10 am
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SYD
52h 15m
2 stops
$1,379Multiple Airlines
lø., aug. 22 - on., aug. 26
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JNB
43h 30m
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7:10 pm - 11:45 am
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SYD
32h 35m
3 stops
$1,385Multiple Airlines
ma., aug. 17 - ma., aug. 31
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JNB
43h 30m
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7:10 pm - 11:45 am
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SYD
32h 35m
3 stops
$1,395Multiple Airlines
on., aug. 5 - on., aug. 19
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JNB
35h 15m
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9:45 am - 6:10 am
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SYD
36h 25m
1 stop
$1,397Multiple Airlines
on., aug. 12 - ma., aug. 24
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8:50 pm - 8:10 pm
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JNB
31h 20m
3 stops
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8:55 pm - 5:10 pm
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SYD
36h 15m
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$1,427Multiple Airlines
lø., aug. 22 - on., aug. 26
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8:50 pm - 8:20 am
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43h 30m
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8:55 pm - 6:50 pm
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SYD
37h 55m
2 stops
$1,428Multiple Airlines
ma., aug. 10 - ma., aug. 24
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10:10 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
44h 20m
2 stops
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6:00 pm - 7:10 pm
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SYD
41h 10m
2 stops
$1,435Turkish Airlines
lø., aug. 8 - on., aug. 19
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2:45 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
51h 45m
2 stops
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6:00 pm - 7:10 pm
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SYD
41h 10m
2 stops
$1,447Multiple Airlines
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9:35 pm - 8:20 am
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43h 45m
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10:20 pm - 6:50 pm
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SYD
35h 30m
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$1,453Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Johannesburg flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in October.

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.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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 $1,046 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,861 and $1,516 respectively.

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

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 $2,094, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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.

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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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$780
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

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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FAQs for booking Sydney to Johannesburg flights

  • How many flights are there between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Sydney and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 14h 50m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $780 for a one-way ticket and $1,377 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Sydney and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • 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 nonstop flight from Sydney to Johannesburg on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and JNB 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 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 $1,086 or less one-way and $2,094 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct 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

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Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

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Saturday

Qantas Airways

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Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

Qantas Airways

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

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Saturday

Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Sydney to Johannesburg

 
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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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1057 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.0Food
7.4Comfort
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Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

10.0 ExcellentBill, May 2026
SYD - DFW
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Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

Everything as good as can be if one flies economy bit not enough toilets!! People were queuing during the whole flight - there are really not enough toilets!!!

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