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Cheap flights from Sydney to South Africa from $960

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,631

One-way from

$960

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,052

Good round-trip deal

$1,885 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,215 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/4-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
30/4
  • 30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($382 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 15 April 2025.

Fri 10/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,602
Sat 18/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1009:50JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,606
Thu 12/607:55SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 5/719:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,663
Tue 20/518:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Tue 1/720:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 14/4$1,737
Tue 18/1109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 25/1117:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,860
Thu 11/910:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,922
Tue 3/612:50SYD - DUR
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/606:35DUR - SYD
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,941
Tue 13/518:05SYD - CPT
2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 26/510:40CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,943
Thu 29/518:05SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/613:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,981
Tue 6/506:00SYD - JNB
1 stop36h 15mEmirates
Tue 24/622:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 00mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$2,003
Wed 14/518:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mSouth African
Mon 26/519:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 15mSouth African
Deal found 15/4$2,009
Tue 13/506:00SYD - CPT
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Mon 26/518:25CPT - SYD
1 stop43h 40mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$2,020

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to South Africa that are best for you.

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Sydney

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/4

19:30-08:20

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,631

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

07:55-18:35

1 stop42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,663

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

14:00-08:20

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

09:50-07:25

2 stops37h 35m

$1,688

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

18:15-05:15

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

$1,737

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

09:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,867

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

12:50-22:35

3 stops41h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

06:05-20:10

2 stops30h 05m

$1,930

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

12:50-17:10

3 stops36h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/6

06:35-20:10

2 stops29h 35m

$1,941

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

18:05-09:25

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

$1,943

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

21:50-07:40

1 stop41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/6

11:20-10:50

1 stop39h 30m

$1,992

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

06:00-10:15

1 stop36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

22:20-17:20

1 stop35h 00m

$2,003

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $1,108). Flying from Sydney to South Africa 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 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 15 April 2025.

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 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM 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.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,085. Users have also found prices from $1,194 and $1,245 on Cathay Pacific 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 $3,783, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,123. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $1,268.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $1,108). Flying from Sydney to South Africa 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 South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$998Average$2,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,194Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,287Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,581Average$2,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,621Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,698Average$2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,699Average$2,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,846Average$2,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,877Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,413Average$2,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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