Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 29% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($753), Qatar Airways ($869), and Virgin Australia ($982) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $714. Etihad Airways flights start at $773 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $881 one-way.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg (average of $1,765). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,835). 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.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $992. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $1,724 on average, our data indicates $3,636 when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg.

Question 13

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Sydney and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Singapore most frequently. Perth sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Johannesburg.

Question 14

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is Abu Dhabi.

Question 15

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $119 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 16

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Perth?

Accepted Answer

Most Perth visitors opt to spend their time at RAC Arena, Perth Town Hall, and His Majesty's Theatre. RAC Arena, Perth Town Hall, and His Majesty's Theatre are located about 10.9 km, 10.2 km, and 10.7 km, respectively from Perth. Travellers in need of a car in Perth can hire one for about $51 per day.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to JNB?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Sydney to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 18

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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 8 different airlines.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

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

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sydney to Johannesburg flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Johannesburg from Sydney.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Johannesburg with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Johannesburg flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,028

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$753	Average$1,702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$869	Average$1,866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$982	Average$1,493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,113	Average$1,423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,499	Average$2,151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,570	Average$2,167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,667	Average$2,159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,679	Average$2,320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to JNB?

When flying from Sydney to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

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