Cheap flights from Africa to Sydney from $655

JNB — SYD
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Sydney

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Sydney

Thu 24/1213:00 -
3 stops35h 15m
Wed 13/111:10 -
2 stops53h 20m
Deal found 8/11$1,363
Mon 16/1120:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Wed 2/1215:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/11$1,378
Thu 24/1213:00 -
3 stops35h 15m
Mon 18/112:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 9/11$1,379
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 28/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/11$1,391
Mon 7/1209:15 -
1 stop25h 05m
Mon 28/1221:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 8/11$1,402
Sat 14/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 28/1115:50 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 5/11$1,412
Wed 23/1213:00 -
1 stop33h 20m
Wed 30/1209:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 7/11$1,431
Sat 14/1120:20 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sat 21/1112:15 -
2 stops36h 20m
Deal found 7/11$1,436
Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Mon 23/1118:00 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 6/11$1,440
Fri 13/1119:25 -
1 stop26h 25m
Tue 17/1116:30 -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 6/11$1,447
Tue 17/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 15m
Tue 24/1109:15 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 9/11$1,449
Tue 22/1215:30 -
2 stops42h 55m
Tue 29/1221:35 -
2 stops39h 05m
Deal found 8/11$1,514

Find flight deals from Africa to Sydney

Round-trip from

$1,363

One-way from

$655

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,770

Good round-trip deal

$1,691 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,080 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/12-13/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 88h 35m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 05m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:45-06:50

1 stop32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$674

DurbanSydney

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DURSYD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 28/2

12:25-19:20

2 stops45h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$791

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

20:20-06:50

1 stop25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$826

CasablancaSydney

CMN Casablanca Mohamed V - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CMNSYD

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 5/12

15:50-10:35

3 stops55h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$834

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

12:35-19:20

1 stop45h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$839

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/5

20:55-06:25

1 stop25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$859

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/4

14:55-06:25

1 stop31h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$859

NairobiSydney

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NBOSYD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/3

06:40-07:35

2 stops40h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$897

NairobiSydney

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NBOSYD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/3

06:40-18:50

3 stops28h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$930

CairoSydney

CAI Cairo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CAISYD

Cairo

Fri 4/12

14:10-15:05

1 stop39h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$939

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $1,589). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,964). 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?

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

How often are flights from Africa to Sydney delayed?

About 33% of weekly flights between Africa and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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 Africa to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 33% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Africa to Sydney?

The price you pay for your flight from Africa to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 12h 10m. 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?

    $603 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $646 and $661, 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 $2,173, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $735. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,273 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Sydney (average of $1,589). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,964). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,017Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,115Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,327Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,331Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$1,347Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,461Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,494Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Gulf AirCheapest$1,683Average$2,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,770Average$2,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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