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Cheap flights from Sydney to South Africa from $878

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,555

One-way from

$878

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,802

Good round-trip deal

$1,929 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,223 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 12/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 50m total
  • Sydney to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($421 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa.
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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 22 August 2025.

Tue 2/918:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 8/919:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,569
Thu 2/1009:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 10/221:55JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/8$1,589
Wed 8/1016:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,591
Sun 9/1116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,592
Thu 9/1015:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 3/213:45JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/8$1,626
Wed 1/1014:50SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 3/1209:25JNB - SYD
2 stops27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/8$1,640
Thu 30/1015:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1113:45JNB - SYD
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/8$1,650
Tue 4/1121:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1111:05JNB - SYD
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8$1,651
Thu 9/1010:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 3/221:55JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/8$1,662
Thu 13/1115:50SYD - CPT
2 stops55h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1118:55CPT - SYD
2 stops51h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/8$1,998
Wed 22/1015:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1005:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$2,005
Thu 2/1021:30SYD - CPT
2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1016:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$2,030

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,569

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

09:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

21:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,589

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

16:35-08:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

11:05-11:25

2 stops39h 20m

$1,589

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

16:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

11:20-11:50

1 stop39h 30m

$1,591

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

19:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

19:50-11:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,622

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

15:50-09:35

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

13:45-07:25

2 stops32h 40m

$1,626

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

14:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

09:25-21:25

2 stops27h 00m

$1,640

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

16:35-08:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

11:05-07:30

2 stops35h 25m

$1,648

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

15:50-14:35

2 stops55h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

18:55-07:25

2 stops51h 30m

$1,998

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

15:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

05:45-20:50

2 stops30h 05m

$2,005

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to South Africa

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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, 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 $1,751). 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 22 August 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 22 August 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
3,318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
1,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
898 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
1,233 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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 14h 45m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,589. 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?

    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 $3,994, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $933. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $1,245.

  • 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, 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 $1,751). 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

Discover the top 10 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 22 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$912Average$2,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,168Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,323Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,325Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,526Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,575Average$2,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,654Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,670Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,704Average$2,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,845Average$2,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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