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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from $898

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
9 Feb — 16 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Sydney (SYD). 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 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,585

One-way from

$898

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,733

Good round-trip deal

$1,578 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,060 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/5-12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 95h 10m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
4/3
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($366 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2025.

Sat 3/511:20JNB - SYD
2 stops63h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/507:35SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/2$1,585
Tue 25/311:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/519:45SYD - JNB
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,595
Sun 2/308:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 16/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,610
Sat 8/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 15/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,620
Wed 26/210:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 20/311:00SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,665
Sun 16/206:50CPT - SYD
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 2/309:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,722
Sun 9/319:10CPT - SYD
1 stop38h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 17/306:00SYD - CPT
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,733
Thu 13/212:15CPT - SYD
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/209:30SYD - CPT
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,749
Fri 7/320:20CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 10mSouth African
Fri 14/318:15SYD - CPT
2 stops25h 55mSouth African
Deal found 3/2$1,814
Wed 16/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 9/512:15SYD - JNB
2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,021
Fri 18/416:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 27/421:05SYD - CPT
2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,026
Wed 26/218:50JNB - SYD
1 stop38h 45mEmirates
Thu 20/321:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 3/2$2,169

Find flights from South Africa to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Sydney 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 4 February 2025.

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

11:20-10:25

2 stops63h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

07:35-07:40

1 stop32h 05m

$1,585

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

19:45-07:40

2 stops43h 55m

$1,595

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

08:50-18:50

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

21:40-15:30

1 stop26h 50m

$1,610

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/2

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

09:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,620

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

10:00-06:25

1 stop35h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

11:00-08:35

2 stops30h 35m

$1,665

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/2

06:50-14:15

1 stop22h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

09:30-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

$1,722

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

19:10-18:50

1 stop38h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

06:00-10:40

2 stops37h 40m

$1,733

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

20:20-14:15

1 stop32h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/3

09:30-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

$1,749

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

20:20-22:30

2 stops41h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/3

18:15-11:10

2 stops25h 55m

$1,814

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

19:50-05:55

1 stop26h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

12:15-06:10

2 stops25h 55m

$2,021

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Sydney

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 ZA to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

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

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 4 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from South Africa?

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

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

    $911 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $931 and $967, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $2,466, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $970. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,311 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Sydney

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,205Average$1,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,344Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,375Average$2,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,378Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,500Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,531Average$2,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,747Average$2,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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