Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,536 and $1,889 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,546 on Qatar Airways (19 Nov–8 Dec).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 23m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,189.

Question 8

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 33% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes.

Question 9

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,536 and $1,889 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,546 on Qatar Airways (19 Nov–8 Dec).

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in 12h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, or Qantas Airways 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.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, at $1,020, 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 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $618. 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.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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 28 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.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,457). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 17

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is $888. On average you can expect to pay $1,775. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,320.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SYD?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from OR Tambo to Sydney via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Sydney from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Sydney with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from OR Tambo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Sydney become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on OR Tambo to Sydney flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,546
One-way from	$664
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,712
Good round-trip deal	$1,684 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,069 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,020	Average$1,142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,228	Average$1,282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,309	Average$1,690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,387	Average$1,753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,490	Average$1,858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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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 28 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SYD?

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 33% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 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?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,189.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

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