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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from $706

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,308

One-way from

$706

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,572

Good round-trip deal

$1,257 or less

Good one-way deal

$890 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 21/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($440 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 13 June 2025.

Wed 29/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1108:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$1,308
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1106:20SYD - JNB
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,400
Thu 11/920:25JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 27/914:50SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,429
Tue 9/918:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 23/909:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,504
Mon 28/709:00CPT - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 4/809:30SYD - CPT
1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,600
Mon 28/711:05CPT - SYD
2 stops26h 45mSouth African
Mon 4/818:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mSouth African
Deal found 13/6$1,650
Mon 16/607:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/609:30SYD - CPT
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,787
Thu 12/613:00CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 19/609:15SYD - CPT
2 stops57h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,856
Sat 13/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/121:45SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,897
Sat 4/1009:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/1021:30SYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,959
Wed 2/703:10JNB - SYD
2 stops54h 00mRwandAir
Wed 23/720:45SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 11/6$2,105
Wed 1/1013:25JNB - SYD
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Tue 7/1021:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 12/6$2,129

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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 13 June 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

Wed 29/10

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

08:45-07:40

1 stop31h 55m

$1,308

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

06:20-07:40

2 stops34h 20m

$1,400

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

20:25-06:15

1 stop25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/9

14:50-16:10

1 stop33h 20m

$1,429

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

09:50-06:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

21:30-08:20

1 stop42h 50m

$1,455

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

09:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,503

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

18:15-05:15

1 stop19h 00m

$1,521

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

09:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

09:30-17:20

1 stop39h 50m

$1,600

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

11:05-21:50

2 stops26h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

18:15-10:25

2 stops24h 10m

$1,650

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

09:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

15:40-14:35

2 stops30h 55m

$1,960

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

16:35-19:00

2 stops42h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

20:55-11:50

2 stops46h 55m

$1,977

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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
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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 $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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from South Africa to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.

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

    $706 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $737 and $745, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Sydney is generally $1,932, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $571. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,234 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 $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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,111Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,166Average$2,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,176Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,302Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,426Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,447Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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