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Cheap flights from Sydney to South Africa from $1,102

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to South Africa 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 December 2024.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/2

21:40-15:20

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,828

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

09:30-16:10

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,839

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/4

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/4

13:45-10:25

1 stop36h 40m

$1,844

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/2

11:00-13:10

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

14:30-08:05

2 stops32h 35m

$1,850

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

09:30-14:30

1 stop38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

06:05-14:15

1 stop23h 10m

$1,884

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

09:30-19:55

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/2

09:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

$1,921

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

16:10-09:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

10:40-05:55

2 stops34h 15m

$1,939

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

15:00-13:05

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

14:30-05:55

2 stops31h 25m

$1,960

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

21:10-20:50

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

13:25-06:25

2 stops33h 00m

$1,969

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/4

18:15-05:15

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

$1,977

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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,828

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$1,102
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/2-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
27/2
  • 27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Sydney to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2024.

Mon 23/1209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/208:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,624
Mon 23/1209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 28/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,629
Mon 23/1220:40SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 00mAir China
Fri 28/210:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
Deal found 17/12$2,783
Fri 27/1209:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/206:50CPT - SYD
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,003
Fri 20/1210:00SYD - CPT
2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/1210:40CPT - SYD
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,505
Tue 31/1206:00SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Mon 6/113:25JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$3,902
Sun 22/1209:30SYD - DUR
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 5/111:15DUR - SYD
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$4,014
Mon 16/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12$4,267
Wed 18/1218:15SYD - CPT
2 stops25h 05mSouth African
Tue 24/1211:00CPT - SYD
2 stops26h 30mSouth African
Deal found 16/12$4,363
Mon 16/1221:10SYD - CPT
1 stop47h 30mEmirates
Sun 29/1218:25CPT - SYD
1 stop39h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$4,444
Wed 25/1217:00SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 17/119:10CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$4,625
Thu 19/1208:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12$4,647

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to South Africa

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $1,115). Flying from Sydney to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 17 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways from Sydney to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

7.8
Good
1,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

7.8
Good
65 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

7.5
Good
844 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Sydney.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,107. Users have also found prices from $1,159 and $1,173 on Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to South Africa?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to South Africa? While on average our users pay $3,649, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,009. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $1,189.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $1,115). Flying from Sydney to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to South Africa. 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 17 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,073Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,346Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,527Average$2,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,529Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,607Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,642Average$2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,717Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,795Average$2,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,861Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,394Average$2,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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