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Cheap flights from Sydney to South Africa from $1,040

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 28/2. 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

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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,632

One-way from

$1,099
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m 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 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
Sun 30/316:00SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/410:40CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,743
Thu 23/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 9/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,765
Sat 25/1021:45SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop38h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,780
Tue 11/218:15SYD - CPT
2 stops37h 55mSouth African
Sun 23/208:10CPT - SYD
2 stops29h 20mSouth African
Deal found 16/1$1,789
Mon 3/209:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 17/206:50CPT - SYD
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,793
Wed 5/209:30SYD - DUR
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 17/206:30DUR - SYD
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,793
Sun 2/318:15SYD - DUR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/314:40DUR - SYD
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,864
Tue 29/413:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Thu 22/520:55JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mSouth African
Deal found 17/1$1,867

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 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

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

16:00-09:25

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

$1,743

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

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

18:15-23:10

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

08:10-22:30

2 stops29h 20m

$1,789

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

09:30-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/2

06:50-14:15

1 stop22h 25m

$1,793

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/2

09:30-18:55

1 stop18h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 17/2

06:30-14:15

1 stop22h 45m

$1,793

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

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

18:15-08:35

2 stops23h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/3

14:40-06:10

2 stops30h 30m

$1,864

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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 $1,158). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Emirates 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

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

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

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

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

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

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

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

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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.

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 $1,099. Users have also found prices from $1,115 and $1,170 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, 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 $3,678, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,015. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $1,220.

  • 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 $1,158). 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,087Average$2,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,297Average$1,937FlexibilityNo 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$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,684Average$2,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,799Average$2,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,823Average$2,393FlexibilityNo 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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