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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from $746

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 21 November 2025.

Wed 24/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/216:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,321
Fri 21/1120:20JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 28/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,341
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1115:00SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,403
Thu 20/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 27/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,423
Fri 28/1109:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/116:35SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,437
Fri 21/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1106:00SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$1,442
Thu 20/1111:00JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1106:30SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,448
Wed 3/1209:50JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 16/116:35SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,452
Thu 25/1218:25CPT - SYD
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/121:45SYD - CPT
2 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,639
Fri 21/1106:05CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1221:30SYD - CPT
2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,660
Fri 21/1118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 5/1215:50SYD - CPT
1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,782
Tue 25/1117:15CPT - SYD
3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1221:30SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,783

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,312

One-way from

$746

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,592

Good round-trip deal

$1,693 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,067 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($348 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 November 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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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 21 November 2025.
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

Mon 18/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

10:10-07:40

1 stop29h 30m

$1,369

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

11:05-07:40

2 stops28h 35m

$1,412

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

11:20-07:30

2 stops36h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

06:30-07:40

2 stops33h 10m

$1,536

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

11:20-12:00

1 stop39h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

08:45-07:25

1 stop31h 40m

$1,618

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

$1,626

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,630

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

19:45-18:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,669

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

17:30-14:30

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

19:45-18:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,675

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

19:35-22:30

2 stops41h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

20:15-10:25

2 stops23h 10m

$1,692

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:25-22:30

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

18:15-09:25

2 stops24h 10m

$1,692

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of $1,142). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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 21 November 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.

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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.

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 38% 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 21 November 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
1,064 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
942 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
South African
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,309 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.

Related info for your journey

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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 12h 10m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,630. 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 Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $753 and $757, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $2,856, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $986. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,312 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 $1,142). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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$1,103Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,183Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,309Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,328Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,507Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,856Average$2,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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