How long is the flight from South Africa to Sydney?

A quick flight from South Africa to Sydney can take about 34h 55m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,409. Airlines will cover a distance of 11018 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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

$746 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $763 and $947, respectively. Find deals

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?

While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $2,858, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $972. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,119 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Sydney?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines.

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.

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.

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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 31 October 2025.

Thu 13/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 20/1115:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,329

Mon 3/1111:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific

Mon 17/1122:20SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$1,335

Sat 8/1111:20JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 15/1111:05SYD - JNB

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,349

Sun 2/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 17/1115:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$1,354

Thu 13/1111:00JNB - SYD

2 stops36h 45mCathay Pacific

Tue 18/1115:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/10$1,380

Mon 17/1111:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific

Sun 30/1106:30SYD - JNB

2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,409

Wed 26/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Wed 3/1222:20SYD - JNB

1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$1,413

Thu 20/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 25/1121:30SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,579

Fri 21/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 25/1121:30SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,602

Tue 18/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 1/1221:30SYD - CPT

2 stops71h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,629

Sun 23/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops56h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 1/1221:30SYD - CPT

2 stops71h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,640

Mon 17/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 1/1221:30SYD - CPT

2 stops71h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,642

Best flights from South Africa to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD

1 stop34h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 30/1106:30SYD - JNB

2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,409

Thu 13/1119:10JNB - SYD

3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1121:30SYD - JNB

2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,645

Fri 21/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 1/1221:30SYD - CPT

2 stops71h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,695

Sat 22/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 25/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,719

Sat 22/1122:20JNB - SYD

2 stops48h 05mEmirates

Wed 26/1114:30SYD - JNB

2 stops35h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/10$1,998

Sun 23/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Tue 25/1106:00SYD - JNB

2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,462

Wed 19/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Tue 25/1111:45SYD - JNB

2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,462

Wed 3/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops56h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 8/1212:45SYD - CPT

2 stops56h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,722

Tue 18/1111:00JNB - SYD

2 stops49h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 2/1215:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/10$1,474

Thu 25/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/115:55SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,843

Mon 19/117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 20/206:25SYD - JNB

1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/10$1,951

Sun 23/1113:25JNB - SYD

2 stops33h 00mEmirates

Wed 26/1114:30SYD - JNB

2 stops35h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/10$1,998

Wed 3/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops56h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/1221:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,867

Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 29/1115:15SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,619

Thu 20/1113:25JNB - SYD

2 stops33h 00mEmirates

Thu 27/1114:30SYD - JNB

2 stops35h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/10$2,044

Sat 29/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sun 7/1221:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,945

Thu 25/1218:30CPT - SYD

1 stop39h 05mEmirates

Thu 29/106:00SYD - CPT

1 stop43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 29/10$2,045

Thu 13/1111:00JNB - SYD

2 stops36h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 18/1115:00SYD - JNB

2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/10$1,707

Tue 2/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops56h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/1221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,951

Sun 23/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops56h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sat 29/1110:00SYD - CPT

2 stops58h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$2,033

Sun 11/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 23/321:30SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$2,048

Sat 29/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/1221:45SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$2,068

Mon 29/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 10/121:30SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$2,077

Direct flights from South Africa to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Mon 16/317:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 16/409:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/10$1,410

Thu 13/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 20/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,434

Thu 13/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/10$1,500

Tue 18/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 25/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,719

Thu 20/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 25/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,785

Thu 20/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,858

Tue 18/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 29/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,888

Sun 23/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 29/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,952

Tue 18/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 27/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,984

Thu 20/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 30/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$2,050

Thu 20/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 27/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$2,135

Tue 18/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 2/1209:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/10$2,295

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Sydney. Data last updated 31 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 6/1113:40CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Thu 20/1106:00SYD - CPT

1 stop43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 30/10$1,847

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 20/1110:00SYD - CPT

2 stops58h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,902

Thu 6/1118:10CPT - SYD

1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1109:30SYD - CPT

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$2,211

Sat 8/1111:20JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 15/1111:05SYD - JNB

1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$1,349

Sat 8/1117:30JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 21/1109:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/10$1,433

Sat 8/1113:45JNB - SYD

2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 21/1115:50SYD - JNB

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10$1,587

Sat 8/1111:20JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific

Fri 21/1115:00SYD - JNB

2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/10$1,670

Sat 8/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 21/1121:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,737

Sat 8/1118:55CPT - SYD

2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 21/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,859

Sat 8/1114:15CPT - SYD

2 stops23h 15mSouth African

Fri 21/1120:15SYD - CPT

2 stops23h 10mSouth African

Deal found 30/10$1,865

Sat 8/1113:30CPT - SYD

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1109:30SYD - CPT

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,885

Sat 8/1113:40CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Fri 21/1106:00SYD - CPT

1 stop43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 30/10$1,960

One-way flights from South Africa to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Thu 19/311:00JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$734

Fri 13/312:45JNB - SYD

1 stop45h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10$735

Sat 14/311:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$739

Fri 7/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/10$745

Wed 12/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/10$746

Sun 15/220:30JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/10$755

Mon 9/311:00JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$760

Tue 3/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$763

Thu 12/311:00JNB - SYD

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$766

Fri 28/1111:00JNB - SYD

1 stop40h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$772

Wed 15/416:40CPT - SYD

2 stops64h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$813

Thu 26/217:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$853

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

Round-trip from	$1,276
One-way from	$734
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,576
Good round-trip deal	$1,669 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,051 or less

Etihad Airways
8/4-1/5
2 total stops
61h 00m total
South Africa to Sydney

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Cathay Pacific
19/3
1 total stop
37h 35m total
South Africa to Sydney

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($357 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

11:20-07:15

1 stop34h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/11

06:30-07:25

2 stops33h 55m

$1,409

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

11:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

06:00-07:25

2 stops34h 25m

$1,462

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

11:00-20:50

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

11:45-07:25

2 stops28h 40m

$1,462

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

11:00-21:55

2 stops49h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/12

15:15-07:25

1 stop25h 10m

$1,474

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

11:20-20:50

1 stop24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/11

15:15-07:25

1 stop25h 10m

$1,619

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-06:15

3 stops50h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

21:30-10:50

2 stops46h 20m

$1,645

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

21:30-11:50

2 stops71h 20m

$1,695

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

11:00-08:00

2 stops36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

15:00-07:25

2 stops49h 25m

$1,707

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,719

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

17:15-10:45

2 stops56h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

12:45-11:50

2 stops56h 05m

$1,722

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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.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $1,131). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,404). 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?

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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

926 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

South African

7.5

Good

46 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,661 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,284 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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 55m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,409. 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?
$746 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $763 and $947, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?
While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $2,858, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $972. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,119 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $1,131). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,404). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Sydney

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,087	Average$1,218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,166	Average$1,630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,184	Average$1,570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,290	Average$1,390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,309	Average$1,741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,483	Average$1,678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,829	Average$2,141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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