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Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg from $1,151

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg are usually found in February or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,632

One-way from

$1,151

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,097
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 3/408:55SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 22/413:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,532
Mon 27/1016:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,564
Sat 1/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,622
Mon 10/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 27/213:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,682
Thu 23/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 9/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,765
Tue 29/413:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Thu 22/520:55JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mSouth African
Deal found 17/1$1,867
Tue 28/121:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Thu 13/222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$1,968
Fri 4/411:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 22/411:20JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1$2,063
Thu 1/518:05SYD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/514:30JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/1$2,229

Find flights from Sydney to Johannesburg within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

08:55-18:35

1 stop42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

$1,532

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,682

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

14:05-13:10

3 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/2

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,741

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:30-16:10

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,765

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

21:30-08:35

1 stop43h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

09:55-18:10

1 stop24h 15m

$1,826

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

18:15-05:15

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

$1,867

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/1

21:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

22:20-18:35

1 stop35h 15m

$1,970

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/4

10:05-07:40

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

$2,050

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

18:05-13:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

14:30-05:55

2 stops31h 25m

$2,229

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

21:40-15:30

1 stop26h 50m

$1,151

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg (average of $1,158). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Johannesburg, such as Qantas Airways, Emirates and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

South African
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 10 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,632), Qatar Airways ($1,738), and Qantas Airways ($1,810) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,151. Cathay Pacific flights start at $1,170 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $1,178 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,015. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $1,220 on average our data indicates $3,678 when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Flights departing from Sydney and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Singapore most frequently. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Johannesburg.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $175 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are located about 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg (average of $1,158). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,087Average$2,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,297Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,564Average$2,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,565Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,646Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,756Average$2,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,799Average$2,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,823Average$2,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,907Average$2,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,453Average$2,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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