Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $883
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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 57 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 7 February 2025.
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 7 February 2025.
Fri 17/1016:00SYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,355
Sun 16/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 2/317:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,376
Mon 17/221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/309:55JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,481
Sun 16/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/308:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,607
Thu 20/311:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,685
Wed 19/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 24/313:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,730
Sat 15/221:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Thu 27/313:25JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 5/2$1,954
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 7 February 2025.
Sun 16/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 2/317:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,376
Fri 21/312:15SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/313:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,401
Mon 17/221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/309:55JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,481
Sun 16/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/308:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,607
Thu 20/311:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,685
Wed 19/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 24/313:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,730
Sat 15/221:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Thu 27/313:25JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 5/2$1,954
Sun 16/209:15SYD - JNB
2 stops35h 10mAir Mauritius
Tue 25/313:10JNB - SYD
2 stops21h 20mAir Mauritius
Deal found 5/2$2,024
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 7 February 2025.
Mon 3/309:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 24/317:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,387
Last-minute flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
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Sat 15/221:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Thu 27/313:25JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 5/2$1,954
Sun 16/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 2/317:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,376
Sun 16/215:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/308:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,607
Sun 16/216:05SYD - JNB
2 stops48h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/311:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,768
Sun 16/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 27/313:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,908
Sun 16/209:15SYD - JNB
2 stops35h 10mAir Mauritius
Sat 22/313:10JNB - SYD
2 stops21h 20mAir Mauritius
Deal found 5/2$2,024
Sun 16/206:35SYD - JNB
3 stops48h 25mKLM
Sun 2/323:55JNB - SYD
3 stops46h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/2$3,800
Mon 17/221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/309:55JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,481
Mon 17/221:30SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mEgyptair
Sun 23/321:45JNB - SYD
2 stops47h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 5/2$3,319
Mon 17/219:10SYD - JNB
2 stops68h 55mLufthansa
Thu 27/319:35JNB - SYD
2 stops50h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 5/2$4,596
Wed 19/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 24/313:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,730
Thu 20/311:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,685
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 7 February 2025.
Mon 17/221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/2$912
Sat 1/321:50SYD - JNB
3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$945
Tue 18/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$952
Sun 16/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,213
Sun 27/418:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Deal found 6/2$1,240
Sun 27/415:00SYD - JNB
2 stops48h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,272
Sun 27/406:15SYD - JNB
3 stops47h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/2$2,181
Sun 16/212:10SYD - JNB
3 stops34h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/2$2,270
Mon 3/316:10SYD - JNB
1 stop47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$4,611
Find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo within your budget
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SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 21/3
16:10-06:10
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 30/3
13:45-11:25
1 stop36h 40m
$1,349
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 16/2
09:30-14:45
Nonstop14h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 2/3
17:15-14:15
Nonstop12h 00m
$1,376
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 8/3
21:30-08:35
1 stop44h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 14/3
09:55-18:35
1 stop23h 40m
$1,446
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 16/2
15:50-08:35
1 stop25h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 2/3
08:50-18:50
1 stop25h 00m
$1,607
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 20/3
11:05-07:40
1 stop29h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 8/4
11:20-08:45
1 stop37h 25m
$1,685
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 19/2
21:40-15:35
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 24/3
13:20-18:50
1 stop44h 30m
$1,730
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 3/3
11:00-20:50
2 stops42h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 20/3
22:20-07:35
2 stops48h 15m
$1,938
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 29/4
13:45-05:15
1 stop23h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/5
20:55-21:50
1 stop16h 55m
$1,985
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/6
21:30-08:35
1 stop43h 05m
$883
SydneyJohannesburg
SYD - JNB
SYDJNB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 1/3
21:50-16:10
3 stops51h 20m
$925
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo
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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
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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 31 January 2025.
The best time to book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 57 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,140). 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 7 February 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 18% 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 2 February 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 7 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM 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.
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Related info for your journey
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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. 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 $1,376, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. Qantas Airways is 35% 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 $912 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $952 and Qantas Airways from $1,213 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 $3,534, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $984. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,194 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. Dubai 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 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 $178 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 $42 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,140). 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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