Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $842
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 2 October 2026.
Tue 13/1015:50 -
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Deal found 27/9$1,771
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Deal found 29/9$1,781
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Deal found 1/10$1,783
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Deal found 1/10$1,784
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Deal found 29/9$1,786
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Deal found 27/9$1,789
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Deal found 1/10$1,797
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Deal found 29/9$1,799
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Deal found 1/10$1,800
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Deal found 27/9$1,804
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Sun 1/1109:50 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 27/9$1,806
Best flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
Tue 13/1015:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Tue 10/1113:45 -
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Deal found 1/10$1,856
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Deal found 27/9$2,041
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1 stop32h 30m
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1 stop38h 45m
Deal found 1/10$2,194
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Deal found 1/10$2,290
Mon 5/1022:10 -
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Deal found 1/10$2,316
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1 stop38h 45m
Deal found 27/9$2,211
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Deal found 1/10$2,243
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1 stop40h 45m
Sat 31/1010:10 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 1/10$2,257
Direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
Wed 28/1009:30 -
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Deal found 30/9$2,300
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Deal found 1/10$2,318
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Deal found 1/10$2,346
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Deal found 27/9$2,354
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Deal found 28/9$2,358
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Deal found 29/9$2,367
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Nonstop12h 00m
Deal found 28/9$2,388
Last-minute flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo. Data last updated 2 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 13/1015:50 -
1 stop36h 30m
Tue 27/1013:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 27/9$1,771
Thu 15/1014:00 -
3 stops32h 30m
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2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 29/9$1,799
Sun 18/1015:50 -
1 stop36h 30m
Thu 22/1014:05 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 1/10$1,800
Mon 19/1021:45 -
2 stops49h 10m
Tue 17/1120:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 29/9$1,781
Fri 30/1009:50 -
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Sun 1/1109:50 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 27/9$1,806
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Wed 11/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 29/9$1,786
Sun 1/1115:50 -
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Sun 8/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 1/10$1,797
Mon 2/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Mon 23/1113:45 -
1 stop44h 35m
Deal found 1/10$1,784
Sun 8/1115:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Mon 23/1113:45 -
1 stop44h 35m
Deal found 27/9$1,789
Thu 12/1115:50 -
1 stop32h 45m
Thu 19/1120:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 27/9$1,804
Sun 15/1113:25 -
3 stops33h 05m
Sun 22/1109:50 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 1/10$1,783
One-way flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
Sun 25/1020:05 -
3 stops45h 20m
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Deal found 27/9$842
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Deal found 28/9$899
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Deal found 27/9$901
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Deal found 27/9$902
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Deal found 27/9$969
Thu 22/1009:50 -
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Deal found 27/9$1,009
Sun 1/1120:05 -
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Deal found 27/9$1,023
Fri 23/1009:50 -
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Deal found 27/9$1,029
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Deal found 30/9$1,035
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Deal found 27/9$1,036
Wed 18/1115:50 -
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Deal found 1/10$1,042
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 2 October 2026.
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SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 15/10
15:50-09:10
1 stop26h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,039
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 1/11
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,062
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 21/11
15:10-08:25
3 stops50h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,133
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 25/10
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,137
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/11
07:30-08:40
2 stops34h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,153
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 15/10
07:00-09:10
2 stops35h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,205
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 18/11
22:15-20:10
3 stops54h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,395
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 15/10
10:35-16:25
Nonstop14h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,492
Fastest return journey
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 26/10
09:30-15:00
Nonstop14h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,564
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 13/10
15:50-09:10
1 stop26h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/11
13:45-06:50
1 stop32h 05m
$1,856
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The best time to book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 87 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,740). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,832). 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 2 October 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,786 and $2,293 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,771 on Multiple Airlines (13 Oct–27 Oct).
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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,892.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 11m.
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 2 October 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,South African, 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.
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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. 8 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 26h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Emirates 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?
Etihad Airways, at $755, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. Etihad Airways is 64% 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 $763 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $775 and Qatar Airways from $883 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 $3,548, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,320. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,629 for that flight.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Perth follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $118 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Perth?
RAC Arena, Perth Town Hall, and His Majesty's Theatre 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 RAC Arena, Perth Town Hall, and His Majesty's Theatre, by travelling 10.9 km, 10.2 km, and 10.7 km, respectively after landing at Perth. Travellers can rent a car at Perth for an average daily rate of $52 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Abu Dhabi.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,740). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,832). 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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