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Cheap flights from Sydney to South Africa from $881

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,339

One-way from

$881

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,797

Good round-trip deal

$1,727 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,115 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/5-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 40m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 05m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 22/507:55SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/613:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,339
Sun 23/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/309:55JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,463
Thu 23/1008:55SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 14/1110:40CPT - SYD
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,583
Sun 2/315:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/308:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,618
Fri 28/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 23/308:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,732
Mon 10/309:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 24/317:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,794
Thu 6/311:00SYD - CPT
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/313:50CPT - SYD
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,911
Mon 3/309:30SYD - DUR
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 10/306:30DUR - SYD
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,914
Mon 3/310:45SYD - DUR
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/311:55DUR - SYD
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,921
Thu 27/206:00SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Wed 12/318:50JNB - SYD
1 stop27h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$1,957
Thu 6/321:40SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 20/318:10CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,986
Thu 3/411:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 22/411:20JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/2$1,986

Find flights from Sydney to South Africa within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/5

07:55-18:35

1 stop42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

13:45-16:45

1 stop19h 00m

$1,339

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

21:30-08:35

1 stop44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

09:55-18:35

1 stop23h 40m

$1,477

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

15:00-09:25

2 stops50h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/8

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

$1,616

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

15:50-08:35

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

08:50-18:50

1 stop25h 00m

$1,618

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

09:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,794

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

21:40-14:40

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

$1,872

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

11:00-13:45

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

13:50-06:30

2 stops31h 40m

$1,911

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

09:30-18:55

1 stop18h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/3

06:30-14:15

1 stop22h 45m

$1,914

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

10:45-13:45

3 stops36h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/3

11:55-18:50

2 stops45h 55m

$1,921

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

11:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

11:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

$1,933

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $1,117). 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 $881. Users have also found prices from $1,050 and $1,119 on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Sydney to South Africa, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Durban King Shaka Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cape Town Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $3,469, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,092. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $1,212.

  • 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.

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    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 $1,117). 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

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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,059Average$2,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,524Average$2,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,568Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,573Average$1,802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,605Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,756Average$1,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,778Average$2,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,858Average$2,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,390Average$2,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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