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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from $729

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,365

One-way from

$729

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,676

Good round-trip deal

$1,589 or less

Good one-way deal

$997 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 30/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($374 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 April 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 16 April 2025.

Fri 30/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/610:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/4$1,365
Fri 9/511:20JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/514:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,412
Fri 30/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 6/609:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,602
Sat 4/1009:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 18/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,627
Thu 8/520:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Wed 21/518:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Deal found 15/4$1,634
Wed 18/619:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25/1219:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,656
Fri 30/505:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/614:05SYD - CPT
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,668
Sat 17/509:00CPT - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 2/609:30SYD - CPT
1 stop37h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,679
Mon 1/1212:20CPT - SYD
2 stops25h 10mSouth African
Wed 31/1218:15SYD - CPT
2 stops25h 10mSouth African
Deal found 15/4$1,752
Wed 18/620:25JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 25/1214:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,821
Wed 7/513:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 31/514:15SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,868
Wed 7/516:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 15/520:55SYD - CPT
2 stops46h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,884

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

11:20-08:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

10:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,365

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

11:20-18:00

2 stops46h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

14:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,412

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

09:50-22:25

2 stops28h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

19:00-08:20

2 stops45h 20m

$1,519

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

09:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,527

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

18:15-05:15

1 stop19h 00m

$1,634

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

19:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,656

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

05:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

14:05-19:05

2 stops37h 00m

$1,668

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

09:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

09:30-14:35

1 stop37h 05m

$1,679

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

19:35-21:50

2 stops42h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/8

18:15-16:45

2 stops30h 30m

$1,763

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

20:25-17:10

1 stop36h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

14:00-09:45

2 stops28h 45m

$1,821

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

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

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 16 April 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 16 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and SWISS 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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?

    $729 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 $730 and $811, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $1,393, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $872. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,319 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,139Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,302Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,331Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,335Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,483Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,517Average$2,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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