Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,717 and $2,819 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,360 on Singapore Airlines (2 Feb-9 Mar). Find deals

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 43% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?

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About 43% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,717 and $2,819 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,360 on Singapore Airlines (2 Feb-9 Mar). Find deals

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

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There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg in 32h 25m. Fly via Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Johannesburg is about 11018 km.

Question 7

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

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According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($817), Virgin Australia ($876), and Singapore Airlines ($1,123) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $713. Singapore Airlines flights start at $861 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $877 one-way.

Question 9

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

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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 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg (average of $1,131). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,436). 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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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 13

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,343. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $1,246 on average, our data indicates $3,996 when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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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 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Merlion. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $121 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 18

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

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Most Perth visitors opt to spend their time at Crown Perth, RAC Arena, and Swan Bells. Crown Perth, RAC Arena, and Swan Bells are located about 7.2 km, 10.9 km, and 10.5 km, respectively from Perth. Travellers in need of a car in Perth can hire one for about $61 per day.

Question 19

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

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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 20

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

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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 9 different airlines.

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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

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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 26

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

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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 27

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.

Round-trip from	$1,360
One-way from	$749
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,031

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$817	Average$1,990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$876	Average$1,575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,123	Average$1,393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,214	Average$1,540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,457	Average$1,749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,463	Average$1,724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,504	Average$1,964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,590	Average$1,908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,677	Average$2,146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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