Cheap flights from Africa to Sydney from $685

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,236

One-way from

$685

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,043

Good round-trip deal

$1,664 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,059 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/5-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 134h 45m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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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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 9 January 2026.

Mon 23/220:30JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 2/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,355
Mon 2/317:15CPT - SYD
3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/321:45SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,376
Sun 22/213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 1/315:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,418
Wed 11/320:30JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 4/421:45SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,421
Mon 2/317:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/321:45SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,421
Wed 11/320:30MRU - SYD
2 stops62h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 30/521:30SYD - MRU
2 stops45h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,421
Sun 15/311:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/421:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$1,430
Thu 2/420:55JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 18/414:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,431
Tue 7/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/407:40SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/1$1,434
Wed 6/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 25/510:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$1,448
Thu 7/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 28/521:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/1$1,449
Sat 21/320:30JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 13/414:50SYD - JNB
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,455

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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

Tue 12/5

11:55-17:10

1 stop45h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

20:45-17:15

1 stop28h 30m

$1,383

Port LouisSydney

MRU - SYD

MRUSYD

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Wed 11/3

20:30-17:55

2 stops62h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

21:30-12:45

2 stops45h 15m

$1,421

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

20:30-18:50

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/4

21:45-15:20

1 stop26h 35m

$1,421

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:45-11:50

2 stops47h 05m

$1,461

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

07:40-07:40

1 stop32h 00m

$1,479

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

21:45-11:50

2 stops47h 05m

$1,489

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

$1,498

Port LouisSydney

MRU - SYD

MRUSYD

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 23/2

09:30-20:35

3 stops28h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

13:35-07:50

2 stops25h 15m

$1,512

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

20:40-06:15

1 stop25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

12:00-08:50

2 stops28h 50m

$1,525

NairobiSydney

NBO - SYD

NBOSYD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/2

07:25-06:50

3 stops39h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

21:45-00:50

1 stop35h 05m

$1,527

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $845). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,254). 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 9 January 2026.

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.

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 9 January 2026.
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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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

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  • 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 50m. 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?

    $545 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 $568 and $632, 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 $2,701, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,003. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,300 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 $845). Flying from Africa to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,254). 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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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$974Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,065Average$2,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,143Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$1,224Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,264Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,282Average$2,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,386Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Gulf AirCheapest$1,422Average$2,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,455Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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