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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from $771

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 December 2025.

Sat 27/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 3/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,241
Thu 25/1218:25CPT - SYD
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/121:45SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,329
Wed 24/1216:50JNB - SYD
2 stops41h 00mRwandAir
Thu 1/121:40SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 24/12$2,330
Fri 26/1217:30JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 27/1219:00SYD - JNB
2 stops32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,338
Wed 24/1220:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 1/115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/12$2,545
Fri 26/1203:10JNB - SYD
2 stops54h 40mRwandAir
Sat 3/121:40SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 26/12$2,597
Sat 27/1211:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,755
Wed 24/1220:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/109:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,946
Thu 25/1216:30CPT - SYD
3 stops53h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 29/114:00SYD - CPT
2 stops29h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/12$3,032

Find 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 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,228

One-way from

$771

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,832

Good round-trip deal

$1,575 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,253 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/4-21/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 116h 35m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($283 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 26 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

21:50-07:40

1 stop41h 50m

$1,293

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

$1,380

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

16:35-07:10

2 stops47h 35m

$1,386

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

09:50-06:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

15:40-08:20

1 stop24h 40m

$1,403

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

$1,427

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

06:05-06:35

2 stops39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

21:45-13:25

2 stops48h 40m

$1,451

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

$1,579

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

09:00-14:30

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

09:30-12:40

1 stop36h 10m

$1,635

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

07:00-14:30

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

09:30-12:40

1 stop36h 10m

$1,637

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

$1,649

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Sydney

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 $1,084). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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 26 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Sydney flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from South Africa to Sydney delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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.

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 26 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Nancy,Dec 2025

SIN - HKG

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Nancy,Dec 2025

SIN - HKG

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
955 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Nancy,Dec 2025

SIN - HKG

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.
South African
7.5
Good
50 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Nancy,Dec 2025

SIN - HKG

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,692 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Nancy,Dec 2025

SIN - HKG

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,337 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Nancy,Dec 2025

SIN - HKG

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 23h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,386. Airlines will cover a distance of 11018 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sydney one-way?

    $631 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $645 and $658, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $2,834, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,002. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,087 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South 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 South Africa to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $1,084). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,352). 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$1,064Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,142Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,262Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,281Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,454Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,791Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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