Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg from $813
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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg are usually found in May or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.
Thu 20/1121:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,704
Sun 23/1121:40SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,785
Fri 14/1121:10SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 25mEmirates
Sun 21/1222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/11$1,796
Sat 15/1106:00SYD - JNB
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Sun 21/1222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/11$1,799
Sun 23/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,833
Tue 2/1211:15SYD - JNB
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,848
Best flights from Sydney to Johannesburg
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Sat 7/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,839
Fri 30/115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 18/212:45JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,897
Mon 2/219:45SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,072
Sun 23/1107:15SYD - JNB
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,104
Sat 29/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/1211:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11$2,176
Sun 8/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 11/212:45JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,947
Thu 5/218:30SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 16/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,104
Sun 8/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 15/220:30JNB - SYD
2 stops48h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,950
Sun 23/1109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,138
Mon 2/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 9/320:30JNB - SYD
3 stops29h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,964
Mon 9/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 13/220:30JNB - SYD
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,996
Direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Johannesburg based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Mon 2/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,866
Wed 4/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,868
Fri 30/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 18/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,911
Thu 20/1109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/11$1,936
Thu 27/1109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 11/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,949
Sun 23/1109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,979
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 14/1121:10SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 25mEmirates
Sun 21/1222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/11$1,796
Sat 15/1106:00SYD - JNB
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Sun 21/1222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/11$1,799
Thu 20/1121:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,704
Sun 23/1121:40SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,785
Sun 23/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,833
Tue 2/1211:15SYD - JNB
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,848
One-way flights from Sydney to Johannesburg
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Sat 7/220:05SYD - JNB
3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$813
Sun 25/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$824
Thu 5/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11$859
Sat 7/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$861
Tue 18/1111:15SYD - JNB
3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$911
Thu 5/213:35SYD - JNB
3 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$913
Sun 25/120:05SYD - JNB
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$951
Tue 18/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/11$974
Tue 3/212:25SYD - JNB
2 stops29h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11$986
Tue 3/213:35SYD - JNB
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$995
Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 14 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Johannesburg 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 14 November 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 7/2
21:45-08:20
1 stop43h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
09:50-06:35
1 stop35h 45m
$1,839
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 30/1
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 18/2
12:45-06:10
2 stops32h 25m
$1,897
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/2
15:50-08:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
12:45-06:10
2 stops32h 25m
$1,947
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/2
15:50-08:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 15/2
20:30-06:10
2 stops48h 40m
$1,950
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/2
15:50-08:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/3
20:30-11:20
3 stops29h 50m
$1,964
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 9/2
15:50-08:40
1 stop25h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/2
20:30-22:30
2 stops41h 00m
$1,996
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/2
19:45-18:50
1 stop32h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/3
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
$2,072
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 23/11
07:15-05:35
3 stops31h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
09:50-06:35
1 stop35h 45m
$2,104
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/2
18:30-18:50
1 stop33h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
$2,104
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 23/11
09:30-15:00
Nonstop14h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
$2,138
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg (average of $1,151). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,486). 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 JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?
Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?
Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 10 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg in 32h 45m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Johannesburg is about 11018 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg round-trip?
According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($1,058), Singapore Airlines ($1,142), and Etihad Airways ($1,274) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,219. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $1,175 on average, our data indicates $4,034 when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg?
Flights departing from Sydney and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Singapore most frequently.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Sim Lim Square. Sentosa, Merlion and Sim Lim Square are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $129 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Johannesburg flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg (average of $1,151). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,486). 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.
Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Johannesburg. 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 14 November 2025.
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