Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from $718

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,296

One-way from

$718

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,537

Good round-trip deal

$1,629 or less

Good one-way deal

$713 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 19/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($380 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1015:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,296
Thu 30/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,298
Mon 10/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1122:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,302
Wed 22/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/1022:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,304
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,305
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1108:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,331
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1108:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,337
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$1,340
Fri 31/1011:05JNB - SYD
2 stops48h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1111:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,346
Thu 11/1217:15CPT - SYD
3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/121:30SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,680
Thu 23/1007:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1010:30SYD - CPT
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,681
Thu 30/1005:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1115:15SYD - CPT
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,696

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

11:20-07:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

22:20-07:40

1 stop42h 20m

$1,338

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

22:20-07:40

1 stop42h 20m

$1,338

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-11:25

2 stops39h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:05-07:40

1 stop29h 35m

$1,392

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-09:35

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

07:00-07:25

2 stops33h 25m

$1,395

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-12:00

1 stop39h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

06:00-07:40

2 stops34h 40m

$1,395

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

15:15-07:40

1 stop25h 25m

$1,444

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

17:15-06:15

3 stops52h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/1

21:30-11:50

2 stops47h 20m

$1,680

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

07:00-15:45

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

10:30-09:45

1 stop32h 15m

$1,681

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

05:45-20:50

2 stops30h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

15:15-14:35

2 stops32h 20m

$1,696

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

12:20-14:30

1 stop17h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

09:30-18:55

1 stop18h 25m

$1,701

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 ZA to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from South 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 17 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South 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 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andSouth African from South Africa to Sydney. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from South 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 South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Sydney?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Sydney can take about 34h 50m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,338. Airlines will cover a distance of 11018 km.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $2,664, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $550. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,155 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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