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Cheap flights from Sydney to South Africa from $727

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 December 2025.

Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$2,481
Thu 11/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,493
Fri 12/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 21/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,517
Tue 16/1210:45SYD - JNB
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,576
Thu 11/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 21/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,609
Wed 24/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 30/1211:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/12$2,673
Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$2,706
Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/12$2,708
Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/12$2,709
Fri 26/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/12$2,714
Thu 25/1222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/12$2,726
Wed 24/1209:30SYD - CPT
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,909

Find 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,619

One-way from

$727

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,558

Good round-trip deal

$1,943 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,307 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/1-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 05m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 35m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($317 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

16:35-22:20

2 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

$1,619

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

16:35-14:35

2 stops31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

$1,669

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

18:15-15:25

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

12:45-06:50

1 stop33h 05m

$1,744

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

16:10-06:10

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

19:55-11:50

1 stop30h 55m

$1,756

SydneyDurban

SYD - DUR

SYDDUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

21:45-08:40

2 stops67h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 17/4

11:55-06:15

2 stops34h 20m

$1,795

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,796

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,801

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

07:15-08:40

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,805

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,846

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

15:50-16:00

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

12:40-06:15

2 stops33h 35m

$1,852

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to South Africa

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $994). Flying from Sydney to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Sydney to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Sydney to South Africa delayed?

About 43% of weekly flights between Sydney and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 43% of flights being delayed.

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 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7.4
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to South Africa. 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 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 23h. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,756. Airlines will cover a distance of 11018 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $713. Users have also found prices from $822 and $881 on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Sydney to South Africa, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cape Town Intl or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $3,908, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $920. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $1,147.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to South Africa?

    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to South Africa (average of $994). Flying from Sydney to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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 9 airlines flying from Sydney to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,001Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,125Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,262Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,279Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,490Average$1,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,552Average$1,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,593Average$2,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,636Average$2,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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