Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights
Airlines

SYD - JNB

$710 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Johannesburg

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days travelers have searched 46,479,581 times on KAYAK, and here is why:

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

World’s Best Airfare Search Site for 2024

Cheap Flight Deals from Sydney to Johannesburg (SYD-JNB)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Johannesburg.

Recent one-way flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg found on KAYAK recently.

Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

Leaving soon but still want a bargain? Check out these latest deals for last minute flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

Recent direct flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

The latest deals for direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg so you can sit back and relax without the need for a layover.

Cheap bus & train deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

Find recent round-trip train or bus tickets from Sydney to Johannesburg.

All round-trip flight deals to Johannesburg

The cheapest plane tickets to Johannesburg found on KAYAK recently.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
7:10 pm - 6:10 amSYD-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
1:45 pm - 7:40 amJNB-SYD
32h 55m1 stop
$1,174Singapore Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 25
12:15 pm - 6:10 amSYD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
1:45 pm - 9:20 pmJNB-SYD
22h 35m1 stop
$1,202Singapore Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 25
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,242Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sun, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 26
11:30 am - 8:35 amSYD-JNB
30h 05m2 stops
10:00 am - 6:35 pmJNB-SYD
23h 35m1 stop
$1,262Etihad Airways
Find Deal
Thu, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 26
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,275Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 23
3:50 pm - 8:35 amSYD-JNB
25h 45m1 stop
9:55 am - 10:25 pmJNB-SYD
27h 30m2 stops
$1,286
Find Deal
Sun, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 28
6:00 am - 5:30 amSYD-JNB
32h 30m1 stop
10:30 am - 5:10 amJNB-SYD
34h 40m2 stops
$1,298Emirates
Find Deal
Tue, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 17
10:50 am - 4:15 pmSYD-JNB
38h 25m2 stops
10:30 am - 10:05 pmJNB-SYD
27h 35m1 stop
$1,334Emirates
Find Deal
Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 22
2:00 pm - 8:35 amSYD-JNB
27h 35m2 stops
10:00 am - 6:35 pmJNB-SYD
23h 35m1 stop
$1,339Etihad Airways
Find Deal
Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 26
9:30 pm - 12:15 amSYD-JNB
35h 45m2 stops
10:00 am - 6:35 pmJNB-SYD
23h 35m1 stop
$1,369
Find Deal
Sat, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 26
2:00 pm - 8:35 amSYD-JNB
51h 35m2 stops
Wed, Nov 6
10:20 pm - 8:35 amSYD-JNB
43h 15m2 stops
Sat, Nov 23
9:30 pm - 8:35 amSYD-JNB
44h 05m1 stop
$742Etihad Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Nov 23
9:40 pm - 3:35 pmSYD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
$762Qatar Airways
Find Deal
Wed, Nov 6
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
$943Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Nov 23
11:05 am - 7:40 amSYD-JNB
29h 35m1 stop
$966Cathay Pacific
Find Deal
Sat, Nov 30
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
$1,378Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Nov 30
6:45 am - 6:10 amSYD-JNB
32h 25m1 stop
$1,720Singapore Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Dec 17
5:30 pm - 3:35 pmSYD-JNB
31h 05m2 stops
$1,881Qatar Airways
Find Deal
Wed, Dec 18
12:15 pm - 6:25 amSYD-JNB
27h 10m1 stop
$2,785Singapore Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Feb 19
9:10 pm - 8:50 pmSYD-JNB
32h 40m1 stop
10:20 pm - 7:00 amJNB-SYD
23h 40m1 stop
$1,272Emirates
Find Deal
Fri, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 21
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,242Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sun, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 24
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,275Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 23
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,308Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 22
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$1,994Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sun, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 30
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$2,467Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Wed, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 23
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$2,533Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 24
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$2,598Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Sat, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 27
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$2,704Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 24
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$2,770Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 22
9:30 am - 2:45 pmSYD-JNB
14h 15mnonstop
5:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SYD
12h 00mnonstop
$4,927Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 26

Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Johannesburg, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,155 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,835 and $1,459 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 94 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$710
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
Flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sydney to Johannesburg flights

  • How do I get to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) without a car?

    For those wishing to leave their car at home while they travel and not wanting to take a taxi, we recommend catching the Sydney Airport Link, which runs between the city and the airport throughout the day.

  • Does Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) have any lounges?

    As well as there being several airline lounges, there are several premium lounges at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) available to be booked by any travellers. If you are looking to relax before your journey back home, we recommend checking out either the Mashonzha Premium Lounge or the Shongololo Premium Lounge for their amenities, such as showers, television, and range of refreshments.

  • Which terminals are used for international flights?

    At the beginning of your journey to Sydney Airport, make sure to find your way to Terminal 1, the dedicated international terminal for the airport. When returning, the international departures at Johannesburg Airport are handled by Terminal A, so make sure to head over to that terminal when you depart.

  • Does Johannesburg have multiple airports?

    While a second international airport, Lanseria International Airport (HLA), does also provide certain flights to Johannesburg, it is the hub for a few smaller airline operators and no flights from Sydney fly here.

  • What is the best way to travel from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to the city centre?

    There is a taxi and shuttle terminus as well as a bus and coach terminus available at the airport where transport can be found into Johannesburg centre. Alternatively, the Gautrain rail system runs between Johannesburg and the airport every 12min throughout the day.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $710 for a one-way ticket and $1,174 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Sydney and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Johannesburg on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg, Singapore Airlines or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,106 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,646 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $815 or less one-way and $1,551 or less round-trip.
  • A variety of airlines make the journey from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB); however, we recommend looking at Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Australia if you want to find the greatest variety of flight times and price points.
  • The majority of flights from Sydney to Johannesburg can vary in length from around 17-30h. If you are looking to spend less time in the air and more time relaxing on your holiday, we recommend looking at airlines like Virgin Australia and South African Airways as on average they have the fastest travel times.
  • On most days of the week, Qantas offers a single direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg. While cheaper flights are available, we recommend exploring this option for travellers looking for the shortest possible flight time.
  • For travellers looking to visit surrounding cities in South Africa, such as Pretoria, journeying to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is advisable as flights into this airport will generally by cheaper and more accessible than flights to airports in or close to nearby cities.
  • For travellers looking to exchange money after they arrive in Johannesburg, the Arrival Area of Terminal A has facilities such as Master Currency and Travelex for your convenience. Alternatively, for individuals seeking a bank branch, ABSA and African Bank both have branches in the Arrival Area of Terminal A, and First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank all have branches in the retail area of Terminal B.
  • While there are no hotels in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), for travellers arriving late and not wanting to journey into the city, there are several hotels to choose from that are situated close to the airport. We recommend the Protea Airport Hotel because, while it may be a 10min journey from the airport, its free shuttle service to and from the airport ensures a hassle-free journey for late night travellers.
See more tips

Prefer to fly non-stop from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

See more direct flights

Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Top airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1337 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.7Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

10.0 ExcellentAndrew, Oct 2024SIN - LAX
Read more Singapore Airlines reviews

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

They made 22 hours aboard aircraft very enjoyable. I was very impressed with the attention to detail and level of service. Singapore airline will be my preferred choice going forward.

The staff were amazing and very kind. The seats recline a little too far back and are up close when sitting behind.

It was a middle of the night changeover, so we were all ready for sleep. Staff were helpful and managed a few hours sleep. Food options were good.

Could not really fault anything. We had a really short time between flights (about 45 mins), and had to get across the other side of the terminal. But we made it and crew were helpful. Food was good and service for the kids was great.

On time, friendly staff and decent food. Would definitely recommend.

My daughter and I had a pleasant trip to Singapore. Reliable and on time.

A 16 hour flight from Singapore to Los Angeles had only 2 meals. Please make it 3 meals.

The experience was poor in comparison to the flight to Manado from Singapore via Scoot. Gate against could only check in stroller to Singapore (by clearing immigration) or to Brisbane. Who is able to carry their baby for 7 hour transit without having to enter Singapore?

I had to change a flight date and it cost me $800.00 dollars. In the past, if there was room on the flight(which there was), Singapore Airlines simply re-booked me. This might have occurred because the office in Bali where I could interface with a human face to face is now closed since COVID. I naively figured the ability to change my flight into my decision to go with Singapore Airlines as it does cost a bit more. I will still fly on them as they are superior to the other carriers by a fairly large margin, especially for my needs.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Flight is overpriced. Quality of service is poor. Constant delays. This flight again was multiple times delayed. The relaxed and careless attitude of staff is appalling. People are busy and it does matter if we do things more efficiently than chilled out. Once the flight was ready to depart we had more delays due to the careless approach of boarding passengers. Food is highly processed with limited options and super unhealthy. Leg room is shockingly bad. Even the biz class is pretty bad. Coupled with the horrendous prices Qantas only benefits given Australia is their home market. Otherwise they are not competitive at all.

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

An extremely long flight packed in like sardines. But they feed you often with meals,drinks and snacks. They have a lot of movies and audio books

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

Book cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/6Wed
2 stops
51h 35mSYD-JNB
$710
11/23Sat
2 stops
43h 15mSYD-JNB
$731
11/23Sat
1 stopEtihad Airways
44h 05mSYD-JNB
$742
11/6Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 55mSYD-JNB
$762
11/23Sat
nonstopQantas Airways
14h 15mSYD-JNB
$943
11/30Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
29h 35mSYD-JNB
$966
11/30Sat
nonstopQantas Airways
14h 15mSYD-JNB
$1,378
12/17Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
32h 25mSYD-JNB
$1,720
12/18Wed
2 stopsQatar Airways
31h 05mSYD-JNB
$1,881
2/19Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
27h 10mSYD-JNB
$2,785

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/1Fri
multi-stopEmirates
32h 40mSYD-JNB
11/21Thu
multi-stopEmirates
23h 40mJNB-SYD
$1,272

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

Information on your arrival and departure airports