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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from $855

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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 January 2026.

Wed 11/309:50
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/316:35
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,287
Fri 8/520:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/514:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,291
Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop45h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/321:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,303
Mon 9/312:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop45h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/321:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,308
Wed 11/312:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop45h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/321:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,317
Tue 10/312:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop45h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/321:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,319
Sat 25/420:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/514:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,330
Sat 7/313:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/321:40
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,334
Thu 3/914:45
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/914:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop45h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,343
Mon 8/616:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 13/1016:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,348
Mon 23/320:30
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/315:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,353
Thu 11/620:40
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/714:50
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop45h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,362

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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,287

One-way from

$855

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,829

Good round-trip deal

$1,607 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,153 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 26 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

16:35-08:20

1 stop24h 45m

$1,371

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

09:50-17:55

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

21:45-08:20

1 stop43h 35m

$1,371

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

09:50-06:35

1 stop35h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

21:45-08:20

1 stop43h 35m

$1,371

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-09:35

1 stop37h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

22:20-07:25

1 stop42h 05m

$1,395

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

11:05-20:10

1 stop25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

07:40-07:55

1 stop32h 15m

$1,397

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

11:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

07:40-07:55

1 stop32h 15m

$1,398

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:10-08:40

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

10:10-07:55

1 stop29h 45m

$1,405

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:10-08:40

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

07:40-07:55

1 stop32h 15m

$1,405

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:10-08:40

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

10:10-07:55

1 stop29h 45m

$1,405

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

11:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

21:55-07:55

1 stop42h 00m

$1,405

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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 $1,050). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,313). 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 January 2026.

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.

How often are flights from South Africa to Sydney delayed?

About 33% 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 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?

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 33% 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 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways 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
1,144 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
976 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,376 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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 35h 45m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,371. 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?

    $614 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 Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $627 and $656, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $2,701, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $917. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,239 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.

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    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 $1,050). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,313). 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$1,034Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,048Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,110Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,227Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,375Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,413Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,741Average$2,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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