Cheap flights from Sydney to South Africa from $758

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,461

One-way from

$758

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,923

Good round-trip deal

$1,820 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,265 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 25m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
28/10
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($380 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sun 23/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1220:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,488
Thu 4/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,502
Thu 4/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,503
Sun 26/1016:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,508
Sat 25/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,511
Sat 11/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,541
Thu 16/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,552
Wed 29/1016:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,553
Mon 20/1015:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 2/1209:25JNB - SYD
2 stops28h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,556
Fri 17/1016:40SYD - DUR
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1007:00DUR - SYD
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,914
Sat 25/1021:30SYD - DUR
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1107:00DUR - SYD
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,935
Sun 26/1010:15SYD - PLZ
3 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1107:00PLZ - SYD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,938

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Sydney

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

15:50-08:40

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:20-11:20

3 stops30h 00m

$1,724

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,764

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

11:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

11:05-09:35

1 stop37h 30m

$1,776

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

19:30-15:35

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

20:20-11:20

3 stops30h 00m

$1,892

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

16:40-18:05

2 stops34h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 21/10

07:00-20:45

2 stops28h 45m

$1,914

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

21:30-13:55

2 stops49h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 1/11

07:00-12:00

2 stops44h 00m

$1,935

SydneyPort Elizabeth

SYD - PLZ

SYDPLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

10:15-19:00

3 stops41h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 2/11

07:00-20:50

2 stops28h 50m

$1,938

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

16:35-13:55

2 stops30h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 2/11

16:00-06:35

3 stops53h 35m

$1,953

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

21:40-02:20

2 stops37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

16:50-18:50

2 stops65h 00m

$1,968

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,971

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $1,090). Flying from Sydney to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to South Africa as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African from Sydney to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to South Africa?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Sydney.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Sydney to South Africa can take about 25h 50m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,724. Airlines will cover a distance of 11018 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to South Africa?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to South Africa? While on average our users pay $3,850, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,031. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $1,196.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $1,090). Flying from Sydney to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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 South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$950Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,284Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,287Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,471Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,512Average$1,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,603Average$2,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,618Average$1,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,651Average$2,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,787Average$2,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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