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$511 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 10/14. 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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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

Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 6:35 pmSYD-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 11:50 amJNB-SYD
31h 00m1 stop
$919Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 6:35 pmSYD-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 10:25 amJNB-SYD
30h 35m1 stop
$955Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Thu, Nov 6
Etihad Airways Logo
3:40 pm - 8:20 amSYD-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 6:35 pmJNB-SYD
23h 45m1 stop
$984Etihad Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
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4:20 pm - 8:20 amSYD-JNB
25h 00m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 6:50 amJNB-SYD
32h 05m1 stop
$1,017
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:35 pmSYD-JNB
39h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:25 amJNB-SYD
30h 35m1 stop
$1,023Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 22
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4:40 pm - 8:20 amSYD-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
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11:20 am - 7:10 amJNB-SYD
34h 50m1 stop
$1,025
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Feb 15
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 am - 3:00 pmSYD-JNB
14h 30mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 6:05 amJNB-SYD
23h 10m1 stop
$1,171Qantas Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, May 7
South African Logo
6:15 pm - 5:15 amSYD-JNB
19h 00m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 9:50 pmJNB-SYD
16h 55m1 stop
$1,196South African
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 am - 4:15 pmSYD-JNB
14h 45mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 2:45 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,225Qantas Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 31
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 8:20 amSYD-JNB
43h 50m1 stop
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9:50 am - 6:35 pmJNB-SYD
23h 45m1 stop
$1,242Etihad Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

 
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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SYD

For international departures, SYD offers priority security queues for first-class and business travelers, ensuring a smoother check-in experience.

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JNB

Use the Gautrain for safe, efficient travel from JNB to Johannesburg or Pretoria, with secure stations and frequent service.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
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Robert Schrader

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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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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?

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 Monday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, 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 $1,108 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,815 and $1,300 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 $1,370 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$511
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% 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 $511 for a one-way ticket and $919 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?

    There are nonstop flights from Sydney to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,277 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,394 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 $1,366 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

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

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

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

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

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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8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1338 reviews
7.7Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

10.0 ExcellentRon, Jul 2025PER - SIN
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Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

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.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

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

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

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