SYD - JNB

$566 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Johannesburg, 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 Sydney to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$885
Typical prices: $930-$1,251
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/2Mon 3/16
SYD - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,146
Typical prices: $1,142-$1,313
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/2Mon 3/16
SYD - JNB • Non-stop
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Singapore Airlines
Cheapest • from $885 (round-trip)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
December
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4 days a week
There are direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 6:35 pm
SYD
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JNB
35h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 5:55 pm
JNB
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SYD
37h 00m
1 stop
$885Singapore Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 6:35 pm
SYD
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JNB
35h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 11:50 am
JNB
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SYD
30h 55m
1 stop
$893Singapore Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, May 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 6:35 pm
SYD
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JNB
32h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:25 am
JNB
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SYD
30h 35m
1 stop
$1,029Singapore Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:35 pm
SYD
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JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 7:05 am
JNB
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SYD
26h 15m
1 stop
$1,113Singapore Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
SYD
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JNB
14h 30mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 2:30 pm
JNB
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SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,146Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
Qantas Airways Logo
9:05 pm - 6:50 pm
SYD
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 2:30 pm
JNB
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SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,175Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 8:20 am
SYD
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JNB
45h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 6:50 am
JNB
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SYD
25h 20m
1 stop
$1,188Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:40 am - 7:55 am
SYD
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JNB
32h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 am - 11:45 am
JNB
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SYD
40h 35m
1 stop
$1,193Cathay Pacific
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 am - 7:25 am
SYD
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JNB
29h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 8:45 pm
JNB
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SYD
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,195Cathay Pacific
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 1:05 pm
SYD
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JNB
32h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 7:15 am
JNB
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SYD
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,197Multiple Airlines
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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 March.

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Tuesdays 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 $997 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,713 and $1,385 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,972 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

 
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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.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$566
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% 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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $566 for a one-way ticket and $885 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,822 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,403 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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.
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Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

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

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top airlines 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 988 reviews
8.1Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
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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

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
SYD - LAX
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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

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

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....

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.

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+.

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

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

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