Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney from $657
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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in April or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2026.
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Deal found 13/8$1,309
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Deal found 13/8$1,311
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Deal found 15/8$1,312
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Deal found 17/8$1,315
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Deal found 15/8$1,316
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Deal found 16/8$1,318
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Deal found 17/8$1,319
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Deal found 16/8$1,322
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Deal found 17/8$1,323
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Deal found 13/8$1,325
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2 stops48h 25m
Deal found 13/8$1,326
Best flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 August 2026.
Thu 17/914:05 -
1 stop32h 25m
Sun 20/914:50 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 12/8$1,329
Sun 15/1118:50 -
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Thu 10/1221:30 -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 15/8$1,675
Wed 9/918:45 -
Nonstop12h 10m
Wed 16/909:35 -
Nonstop14h 50m
Deal found 15/8$1,897
Thu 17/910:05 -
2 stops36h 20m
Thu 1/1014:45 -
2 stops37h 50m
Deal found 13/8$2,053
Wed 4/1113:45 -
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1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,620
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Deal found 17/8$1,941
Mon 9/1113:45 -
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2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 14/8$1,789
Tue 10/1121:35 -
1 stop15h 55m
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Deal found 13/8$2,036
Tue 10/1118:50 -
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Thu 26/1107:55 -
3 stops47h 30m
Deal found 13/8$2,055
Thu 1/1018:45 -
Nonstop12h 10m
Thu 8/1019:45 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 17/8$2,062
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 August 2026.
Thu 17/918:45 -
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Deal found 16/8$1,598
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Deal found 16/8$1,626
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Deal found 17/8$1,651
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Deal found 16/8$1,842
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Nonstop14h 50m
Deal found 15/8$1,885
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney. Data last updated 17 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Fri 4/914:50 -
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Deal found 15/8$1,337
Mon 31/820:55 -
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Thu 3/914:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 16/8$1,329
Fri 4/920:55 -
2 stops41h 25m
Sat 12/914:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 17/8$1,339
Thu 10/914:05 -
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Wed 23/912:15 -
2 stops47h 45m
Deal found 13/8$1,325
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Wed 16/914:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 17/8$1,343
Sun 13/914:05 -
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Sun 20/916:45 -
2 stops48h 25m
Deal found 13/8$1,326
Thu 17/914:05 -
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Sun 20/914:50 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 15/8$1,316
Thu 17/914:05 -
1 stop32h 25m
Wed 30/914:50 -
1 stop45h 10m
Deal found 16/8$1,318
Mon 28/920:55 -
1 stop25h 35m
Mon 12/1015:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 15/8$1,312
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 August 2026.
Wed 26/820:55 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 15/8$657
Tue 10/1113:45 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 17/8$665
Mon 7/920:55 -
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Deal found 14/8$671
Mon 14/920:55 -
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Deal found 13/8$681
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Deal found 13/8$737
Mon 28/914:05 -
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Deal found 15/8$757
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Deal found 12/8$772
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1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 14/8$790
Fri 21/814:05 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 12/8$795
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1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 17/8$802
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 17 August 2026.
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JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 17/9
14:05-06:30
1 stop32h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 20/9
14:50-09:00
1 stop26h 10m
$1,329
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/11
13:45-06:50
1 stop32h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/11
15:50-15:35
1 stop32h 45m
$1,620
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 15/11
18:50-06:30
3 stops50h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 10/12
21:30-22:25
2 stops33h 55m
$1,675
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/11
13:45-06:50
1 stop32h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 13/11
13:00-08:40
2 stops28h 40m
$1,789
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 9/9
18:45-14:55
Nonstop12h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 16/9
09:35-16:25
Nonstop14h 50m
$1,897
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/11
00:20-06:30
3 stops45h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 28/11
07:55-22:25
3 stops47h 30m
$1,941
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/11
21:35-22:30
1 stop15h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 26/11
09:30-15:00
Nonstop14h 30m
$2,036
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 17/9
10:05-06:25
2 stops36h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 1/10
14:45-20:35
2 stops37h 50m
$2,053
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/11
18:50-06:30
3 stops50h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 26/11
07:55-22:25
3 stops47h 30m
$2,055
JohannesburgSydney
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/10
18:45-14:55
Nonstop12h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 8/10
19:45-20:05
1 stop33h 20m
$2,062
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,440). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,806). 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 JNB to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 17 August 2026.
When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,480 and $1,721 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,309 on Qatar Airways (18 Nov–12 Feb).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Sydney delayed?
About 33% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg 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?
Saturday 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 Johannesburg 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,241.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 42m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.
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 17 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,South African, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Our flight was at4:45pm, and they allowed us to check in at 9am, which is good that we don’t have to carry the luggage to walk around. Our seats were assigned at the very back, and we requested to have it closed to the front, they were able to move forward a little bit. We requested to ship our carry on, but they charged extra fees, other airlines like air Canada would encourage customers to ship their carry on.
Our flight was at4:45pm, and they allowed us to check in at 9am, which is good that we don’t have to carry the luggage to walk around. Our seats were assigned at the very back, and we requested to have it closed to the front, they were able to move forward a little bit. We requested to ship our carry on, but they charged extra fees, other airlines like air Canada would encourage customers to ship their carry on.
Our flight was at4:45pm, and they allowed us to check in at 9am, which is good that we don’t have to carry the luggage to walk around. Our seats were assigned at the very back, and we requested to have it closed to the front, they were able to move forward a little bit. We requested to ship our carry on, but they charged extra fees, other airlines like air Canada would encourage customers to ship their carry on.
Our flight was at4:45pm, and they allowed us to check in at 9am, which is good that we don’t have to carry the luggage to walk around. Our seats were assigned at the very back, and we requested to have it closed to the front, they were able to move forward a little bit. We requested to ship our carry on, but they charged extra fees, other airlines like air Canada would encourage customers to ship their carry on.
Our flight was at4:45pm, and they allowed us to check in at 9am, which is good that we don’t have to carry the luggage to walk around. Our seats were assigned at the very back, and we requested to have it closed to the front, they were able to move forward a little bit. We requested to ship our carry on, but they charged extra fees, other airlines like air Canada would encourage customers to ship their carry on.
Our flight was at4:45pm, and they allowed us to check in at 9am, which is good that we don’t have to carry the luggage to walk around. Our seats were assigned at the very back, and we requested to have it closed to the front, they were able to move forward a little bit. We requested to ship our carry on, but they charged extra fees, other airlines like air Canada would encourage customers to ship their carry on.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre vof the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 5 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in 32h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11018 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney round-trip?
Etihad Airways, at $1,003, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $609. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for a low price.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is $1,038. On average you can expect to pay $1,490. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,259.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,440). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,806). 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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