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Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,095

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,859

One-way from

$1,118

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,913
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/2-20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m 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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Cheapest flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1220:40SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 00mAir China
Wed 1/110:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
Deal found 18/12$2,478
Mon 23/1209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/208:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,653
Mon 23/1209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 28/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,658
Fri 27/1221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 05mEmirates
Fri 17/122:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$3,056
Wed 18/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$4,269
Fri 27/1220:40SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/119:05JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12$4,944
Wed 18/1221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 8/108:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12$5,410

Find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo 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 19 December 2024.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/4

11:00-06:10

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:45-10:25

1 stop36h 40m

$1,886

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/1

09:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

18:40-15:35

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,907

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

08:50-18:10

1 stop24h 20m

$1,922

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

11:15-13:10

3 stops34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

14:35-06:30

2 stops30h 55m

$1,976

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

21:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

22:20-07:05

1 stop23h 45m

$1,988

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

10:05-07:40

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:20-20:45

1 stop24h 25m

$2,110

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

21:00-10:50

1 stop46h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

17:50-20:10

2 stops41h 20m

$2,164

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

19:10-13:10

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

14:35-07:40

2 stops32h 05m

$2,227

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

20:35-07:10

2 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

09:55-18:10

1 stop24h 15m

$2,594

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

16:20-10:20

2 stops51h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

21:10-06:05

2 stops47h 55m

$2,734

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,164). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines from Sydney to Johannesburg have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
7.8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
839 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 10 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,859, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include South African and Singapore Airlines. Qantas Airways is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,118 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,165 and Qatar Airways from $1,172 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $3,688, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,020. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,230 for that flight.

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

    Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Abu Dhabi follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

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

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $142 per day.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,164). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,085Average$2,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,361Average$1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,543Average$2,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,545Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,624Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,736Average$1,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,736Average$2,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,858Average$2,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,882Average$2,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,420Average$2,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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