Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $782

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, 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 OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Mon 10/811:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,207
Tue 7/421:30
SYD
-
JNB
2 stops65h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/409:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,227
Tue 17/316:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 12/619:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,249
Mon 2/316:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/319:55
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,253
Tue 7/415:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 19/409:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,254
Thu 19/321:45
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/312:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,262
Tue 7/421:30
SYD
-
JNB
2 stops65h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/409:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,272
Mon 4/518:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 12/619:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,282
Mon 20/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 12/619:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,286
Thu 2/421:30
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop43h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/409:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,306
Mon 27/418:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 4/519:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,310
Wed 8/415:40
SYD
-
JNB
2 stops47h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/409:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,339

Find flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,227

One-way from

$782

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,564

Good round-trip deal

$1,866 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,283 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/4-17/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 102h 00m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
24/4
  • 24/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

15:40-07:10

2 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

09:50-06:10

1 stop36h 20m

$1,339

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

19:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:55-07:40

1 stop26h 45m

$1,483

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:05-07:25

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

11:00-12:00

1 stop40h 00m

$1,730

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

22:20-07:25

1 stop42h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

11:00-09:35

1 stop37h 35m

$1,730

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

08:45-07:25

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

11:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

$1,730

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

15:15-07:25

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

11:10-06:10

1 stop35h 00m

$1,731

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

15:15-07:25

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

11:10-08:40

1 stop37h 30m

$1,731

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

16:10-18:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,751

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

13:45-06:10

2 stops31h 25m

$1,829

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

15:50-08:40

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:45-06:15

2 stops31h 30m

$1,831

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,080). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,381). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 4 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 9 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 29h 20m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 11018 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $780, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. Cathay Pacific is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $680 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $822 and Qatar Airways from $837 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $3,678, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,270. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,143 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $114 per day.

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

    Crown Perth, RAC Arena, and Perth Town Hall are the most popular attractions in Perth if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Travellers on a stopover in Perth can visit Crown Perth, RAC Arena, and Perth Town Hall, by travelling 7.2 km, 10.9 km, and 10.2 km, respectively after landing at Perth. Travellers can rent a car at Perth for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,080). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,381). 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 9 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to OR Tambo. 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 4 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$780Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$836Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,160Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,392Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,397Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,447Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,518Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,602Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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