Q: 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 $2,301 and $1,627 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,535 on Singapore Airlines (17 Aug-31 Aug).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 34% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

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 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 47m. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 10m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $2,301 and $1,627 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,535 on Singapore Airlines (17 Aug-31 Aug).

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,674.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How often are flights from Sydney to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 34% of weekly flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 31h 25m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Emirates, or Qatar Airways 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.

Question 11

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

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Cathay Pacific, at $792, 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 Qatar Airways. Cathay Pacific is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $691 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $835 and Qatar Airways from $883 one-way.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,098). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,474). 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 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.

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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).

Question 17

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

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While on average a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $3,844, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,291. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,329 for that flight.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

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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 $124 per day.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 $54 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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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 OR Tambo.

Question 27

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

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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.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

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Deals for Sydney to OR Tambo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 29

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sydney to OR Tambo by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 30

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

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Question 31

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$1,535
One-way from	$906
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,898
Good round-trip deal	$2,006 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,428 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$792	Average$1,913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$849	Average$1,510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$980	Average$1,700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,084	Average$1,494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,106	Average$1,368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,419	Average$1,672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,526	Average$2,018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,538	Average$1,932	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,566	Average$2,206	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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