Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney from $757
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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
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 May or September, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap 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 7 January 2026.
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 7 January 2026.
Fri 8/520:40JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 29/514:50SYD - JNB
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,323
Thu 5/313:45JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 19/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,336
Thu 19/213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 26/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,338
Sun 20/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 27/1216:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,354
Tue 12/520:40JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 31/520:45SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,360
Tue 12/511:55JNB - SYD
1 stop45h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 24/520:45SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,378
Fri 20/209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 27/221:45SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,394
Wed 11/320:30JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 4/421:45SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,415
Thu 2/420:55JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 18/414:50SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,426
Thu 7/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 28/507:40SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$1,442
Mon 2/211:00JNB - SYD
2 stops35h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 16/222:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$1,457
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 7 January 2026.
Tue 12/511:55JNB - SYD
1 stop45h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 24/520:45SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,378
Thu 7/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 28/510:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$1,442
Fri 17/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/511:05SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,573
Thu 5/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 12/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,596
Wed 11/320:30JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 4/421:45SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,415
Fri 17/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 2/507:40SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$1,527
Wed 6/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 25/509:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,601
Fri 8/520:40JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 29/512:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,519
Thu 21/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 25/507:00SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$1,547
Thu 5/311:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/311:35SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$1,555
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 7 January 2026.
Mon 2/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 16/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,577
Thu 5/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 19/309:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,579
Sat 21/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 28/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,593
Fri 30/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 12/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,596
Wed 6/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 25/509:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,601
Mon 2/217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 9/209:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,611
Thu 21/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 25/509:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,647
Sat 21/317:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 13/409:35SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,675
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney. Data last updated 7 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 13/113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 20/115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,885
Tue 13/111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$1,886
Tue 13/112:45JNB - SYD
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,204
Tue 13/117:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 20/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$2,237
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 7 January 2026.
Sun 19/420:40JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$757
Sat 7/209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$761
Fri 13/209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$766
Thu 12/213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$774
Thu 9/414:45JNB - SYD
1 stop42h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$785
Tue 7/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$807
Mon 6/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$812
Fri 15/511:20JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$850
Wed 8/411:20JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$858
Fri 10/411:20JNB - SYD
2 stops48h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$859
Mon 9/213:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$870
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 7 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney that are best for you.
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OR Tambo
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
$1,378
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
$1,415
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 7/5
11:20-06:10
1 stop34h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 28/5
10:10-07:40
1 stop29h 30m
$1,442
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
$1,519
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
$1,527
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 21/5
11:20-20:10
1 stop24h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 25/5
07:00-07:40
2 stops32h 40m
$1,547
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/3
11:00-08:45
2 stops36h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/3
11:35-07:25
2 stops28h 50m
$1,555
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 17/4
11:20-20:10
1 stop24h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 2/5
11:05-07:40
2 stops28h 35m
$1,573
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/2
17:30-14:30
Nonstop12h 00m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 12/2
09:30-15:00
Nonstop14h 30m
$1,596
JohannesburgSydney
JNB - SYD
JNBSYD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/5
18:45-14:55
Nonstop12h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 25/5
09:35-16:25
Nonstop14h 50m
$1,601
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
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 59 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,076). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,345). 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 7 January 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?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Sydney delayed?
About 39% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 39% 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.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% 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 $1,238.
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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 51m.
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 7 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andSouth African 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.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Boarding was crazy. Flight was delayed for an hour and passengers were trap on flight without water for an hour. Meals were disappointedly poor. Only one round of very little beverages (I was served half of a sparkling can—didnt know why crew refused yo serve me whole can). Crew were cold and rude and unattentive. Toilets are dirty terribly. Worst flight ever.
Related info for your journey
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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. 7 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 34h 50m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover 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 flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney round-trip?
Etihad Airways, at $1,061, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for 31% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $630. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Etihad 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 $999. On average you can expect to pay $2,690. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,305.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,076). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,345). 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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