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Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $923

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,627

One-way from

$923

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,024

Good round-trip deal

$1,908 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,199 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/5-22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 50m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($364 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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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 30 April 2025.

Sun 16/1116:20SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,602
Mon 5/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,613
Sat 24/509:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 22/618:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,627
Mon 14/713:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Mon 4/820:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 29/4$1,675
Thu 11/911:00SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/1013:45JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,816
Thu 5/618:05SYD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/614:30JNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4$1,863
Mon 16/614:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 6/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$1,894
Wed 12/1121:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1119:50JNB - SYD
2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,075
Sat 15/1111:00SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 25mEmirates
Thu 27/1113:25JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 05mEmirates
Deal found 29/4$2,184

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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.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

09:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,627

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

22:00-08:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

09:50-07:25

2 stops37h 35m

$1,672

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

13:45-05:15

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

$1,675

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

20:30-08:20

2 stops43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

09:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,741

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/9

11:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

13:45-10:25

1 stop36h 40m

$1,816

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

18:05-13:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

14:30-05:55

2 stops31h 25m

$1,863

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

14:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

11:20-08:40

1 stop37h 20m

$1,894

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

17:45-09:35

2 stops47h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

13:55-22:20

3 stops48h 25m

$2,205

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

06:15-21:20

3 stops47h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

23:15-06:30

3 stops47h 15m

$3,174

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

20:45-14:20

2 stops49h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

03:10-17:10

2 stops54h 00m

$3,176

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,107). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 30 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, KLM and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Johannesburg have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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. 10 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,627, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include South African and Etihad Airways. Qantas Airways is 19% 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 $923 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $1,090 and Cathay Pacific from $1,207 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 $3,871, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,100. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,212 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, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 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 Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa, by travelling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $30 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,107). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 10 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$984Average$2,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,269Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,598Average$2,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,598Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,635Average$1,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,676Average$2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,820Average$2,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,851Average$2,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,380Average$2,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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