Cheap flights from Africa to Sydney from $644

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Sydney

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Mon 29/1211:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 16/311:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$1,678
Sat 20/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/116:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,737
Mon 22/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1221:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,836
Tue 23/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/121:15SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,947
Thu 25/1209:00CPT - SYD
1 stop20h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 29/109:30SYD - CPT
1 stop36h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,965
Tue 23/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 15/121:15SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,977
Wed 24/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 15/121:15SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,007
Mon 22/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1221:30SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,021
Fri 26/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/121:15SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,071
Sat 27/1216:25CAI - SYD
2 stops53h 10mGulf Air
Sat 10/121:30SYD - CAI
2 stops38h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 15/12$2,084
Thu 25/1210:40CPT - SYD
2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 29/116:10SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,087
Tue 23/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/121:15SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,093

Find flight deals from Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,188

One-way from

$644

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,137

Good round-trip deal

$1,566 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,305 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 110h 45m total
  • Africa to Sydney
5/3
  • 5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Africa to Sydney 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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

11:20-20:45

1 stop24h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

10:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,345

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

11:20-20:45

1 stop24h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

14:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,345

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

14:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,350

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

$1,378

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

11:20-09:40

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

14:05-07:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,394

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

07:40-07:40

1 stop32h 00m

$1,400

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

11:20-20:45

1 stop24h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

07:00-07:40

2 stops32h 40m

$1,401

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

11:20-08:15

2 stops35h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

21:50-07:40

1 stop41h 50m

$1,406

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Mon 23/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,436

CairoSydney

CAI - SYD

CAISYD

Cairo

Wed 11/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

21:30-07:30

1 stop43h 00m

$1,457

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/12

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Sydney

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $904). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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 AF to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Africa to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Africa to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Africa?

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

  • How long is the flight from Africa to Sydney?

    Departing from Africa to Sydney will take you 24h 25m. Africa and Sydney are separated by a distance of 11018 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    $552 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $575 and $640, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Africa to Sydney?

    While on average a flight from Africa to Sydney is generally $2,857, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,173. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,152 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $904). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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 Africa to Sydney

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$986Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,079Average$2,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,094Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,158Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$1,240Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,280Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,299Average$2,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,404Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Gulf AirCheapest$1,440Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,474Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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