When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 18% on flights from Sydney to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,510. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,708.
Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Sydney. Users have commonly found prices around $1,336 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $950. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to South Africa for under $1,281. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,160, but on average you can expect to pay $1,463.
New policies can now be found on Etihad Airways to help keep travellers safe while flying. New policies for travellers booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Qantas Airways, South African, and Singapore Airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Cheapflights has 4 direct flights from Sydney to South Africa under $2,177. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to South Africa is less than $2,090.
Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Africa have been viewed 1,763 times in the past calendar month.
The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to South Africa are Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
The most popular flight routes from Sydney to South Africa are Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cape Town Intl and Sydney Kingsford Smith - Port Elizabeth.
On average you can expect to pay $2,368 for a flight from Sydney to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $602 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $1,161.
Airlines like Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Sydney to South Africa in about 14h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 35m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to South Africa from $1,161 return. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $1,695, and Cathay Pacific, from $1,933.
The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,062. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to South Africa for a low price.
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$714 | $972 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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$686 | $1,137 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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$730 | $1,137 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$820 | $1,203 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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$762 | $1,224 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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$773 | $1,273 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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$877 | $1,345 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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$1,168 | $1,644 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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