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$782 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney (JNB-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:15 - 10:50JNB-SYD
54h 35m2 stops
10:05 - 07:40SYD-JNB
29h 35m1 stop
$1,433Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
11:20 - 20:45JNB-SYD
24h 25m1 stop
22:20 - 07:30SYD-JNB
42h 10m1 stop
$1,453Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 13 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
09:55 - 06:10JNB-SYD
36h 15m1 stop
20:35 - 08:35SYD-JNB
44h 00m1 stop
$1,491Etihad Airways
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
13:45 - 11:25JNB-SYD
36h 40m1 stop
19:10 - 06:10SYD-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
$1,601Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 16 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
13:45 - 11:25JNB-SYD
36h 40m1 stop
19:10 - 06:10SYD-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
$1,642Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 16 Oct - Tue, 5 Nov
09:55 - 18:10JNB-SYD
24h 15m1 stop
20:35 - 08:35SYD-JNB
44h 00m1 stop
$1,664Etihad Airways
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
17:55 - 13:45JNB-SYD
11h 50mdirect
09:30 - 16:10SYD-JNB
14h 40mdirect
$1,921Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
17:55 - 13:45JNB-SYD
11h 50mdirect
09:30 - 16:10SYD-JNB
14h 40mdirect
$1,967Qantas Airways
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Fri, 28 Jun - Sat, 20 Jul
22:20 - 17:20JNB-SYD
35h 00m1 stop
21:10 - 20:50SYD-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
$2,061Emirates
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Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
13:25 - 17:20JNB-SYD
43h 55m1 stop
20:10 - 16:15SYD-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
$2,070Emirates
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Sat, 31 Aug - Sat, 14 Sep

Flights from OR Tambo to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sydney on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $1,629 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,303 and $2,296 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Johannesburg to Sydney found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,433 on Cathay Pacific, followed by Etihad Airways ($1,491). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $782 on Etihad Airways and from $784 on Cathay Pacific.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney.
There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney direct and that is Qantas Airways. The best one-way deal found from Qantas Airways for the route is $1,545.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 11h 50m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 12 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney take?

The average direct flight takes 11h 50m, covering a distance of 17,731 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 17:55 and will be landing in Sydney at 13:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney jets off at 17:55 and lands at 13:45.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$782
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Sydney flights

  • Is on-site accommodation available at Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Passengers arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney, can stay at the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel located just beside the airport train station. Other convenient options include the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel and the ibis budget Sydney Airport, which are both located just a short walk from the airport terminals.

  • Can I fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?

    There are no direct flight routes available between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, and Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney. Most flights from OR Tambo to Kingsford Smith, with airlines such as Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines, involve a single layover on route. On some flights with Malaysian Airlines or with multiple airlines, you can expect to make two stops before you land in Sydney.

  • Is transport available at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Kingsford Smith Airport is well connected to Sydney city centre by a range of transport options. Passengers can take trains to the city centre from the station located between Terminals 2 and 3. Train fares cost around 15 AUD and take approximately 40min. Taxis are also available outside the airport terminals. Taxis to Sydney city centre generally cost 50-70 AUD and take around 15min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney was $516 for a one-way ticket and $945 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Sydney.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    You can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,789 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,262 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $986 or less one-way and $1,719 or less round-trip.
  • There are a range of convenient short and long-stay parking options available at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Car parking spaces can be booked in advance and all car parks are located no more than a 5min walk from the airport terminals.
  • Passengers departing on international flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport can make use of the Mashonzha Premium Lounge or the Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge, which are both in Terminal A. The Mashonzha Lounge is located after immigration and past the Duty-Free Area. Meanwhile, the Bidvest Lounge can be found on the Mezzanine Level. Entry to the lounges costs around 260 ZAR (23 AUD) per person.
  • Passengers travelling from the downtown area to Johannesburg Airport can take the North-South Line from Johannesburg Park bus stop to Marlboro and then take the East-West Line OR Tambo Service to the airport. This journey takes around 25min and costs around 250 ZAR (22 AUD).
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Thursday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Friday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Saturday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Thursday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Friday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Saturday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1456 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.8Food
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
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My overall experience with Singapore Airlines is great. Will definitely fly Singapore airline again.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SIN - JFK
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My overall experience with Singapore Airlines is great. Will definitely fly Singapore airline again.

Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

Great to have actual hot tastey meal on a flight. Well done

All in all the flight was good. Love the fact that for airline food it was piping hot

It seems paying premium economy does not make difference with economy. No priority boarding, not worthy paying extra$$$ for premium economy.

Every thing was fine. Some ild classical Hindi movies should be add

The premium economy seats were not that great. It could have been more premium than economy seats.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

They were able to assist my elderly father and myself after not being able to check in to scoot. The counter service was phenomenal. They did what they could to get us on the next plane so we could catch our Connecting flight. Scoot closed early on us so we ended up missing our flight.

Flight never took off. Boarded after multiple 30 minutes interval delays for hours.. then after an hour onboard, captain announce cancellation and back on the bus to the terminal with no information and everyone to fend for self.. Emirates did absolutely nothing to communicate either electronically or announcement. It’s unprecedented I know with the flood but lack of communication creates anxiety and extra pain for staff. Emirates should do better.. no supervisors monitoring floor and passengers abusing them which isn’t right but should Have had supervisors monitoring

Not that good The crew in the plane were rim professional & almost lost in their work distribution

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

The air hostess spilled tomato juice on me by mistake in Mumbai -Dubai flight. I was traveling from Mumbai to UAD. Her senior came and offered couple of small chocolates (probably given in business class) as compensation. I asked for access to lounge as I had to travel till IAD and I could shower and change. But she said she cannot do that and did nothing further. I found the response to their mistake as inappropriate.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Lovely experience. I feel like travelling in Emirates.. The flights are always superb.Vegan food served was really good..

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

My parents travelled through emirates for the first time. They were happy with the service provided and the travel.

Excellent food and beverage Excellent cabin crew Live tv could be better

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

The staff at the check in lied. I requested aisle seats he said he gave me aisle seats. In actuality he only gave me aisle seat for 2 hour Karachi to Doha flight. From Doha to Dallas flight he gave me middle seat .

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

The staffs were very good and helpful especially since we were traveling with a toddler

There was no phone charger, uncomfortable seats, unprofessional flight attendants, didn’t like food. Could not reserve seat in advance

professional crew god service good entertainment need choices for diabetic meal

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

Staff was helpful. Flight was on time. Overall excellent experience. Thank you will fly again.

need to improve management and air hostess services. Rest of it’s OK.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

The food is good, but i am nit used to those foods so I can’t really be more detailed.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/5Thu
2 stopsEtihad Airways
27h 45mJNB-SYD
$782
17/5Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
37h 25mJNB-SYD
$784
16/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
43h 35mJNB-SYD
$854
27/10Sun
2 stops
38h 20mJNB-SYD
$864
27/10Sun
1 stop
16h 45mJNB-SYD
$925
27/10Sun
directQantas Airways
12h 10mJNB-SYD
$969
25/9Wed
1 stopEmirates
35h 00mJNB-SYD
$1,371
16/5Thu
directQantas Airways
11h 50mJNB-SYD
$1,638
25/5Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
36h 55mJNB-SYD
$5,928
24/5Fri
1 stopEmirates
23h 45mJNB-SYD
$8,261

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
12/5Sun
multi-stop
37h 50mJNB-SYD
30/5Thu
multi-stop
29h 35mSYD-JNB
$1,488
15/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
54h 35mJNB-SYD
3/6Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 05mSYD-JNB
$1,506
15/5Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
36h 15mJNB-SYD
3/6Mon
multi-stopEtihad Airways
44h 00mSYD-JNB
$1,712
15/5Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
24h 15mJNB-SYD
26/5Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
25h 50mSYD-JNB
$1,748
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
26h 55mJNB-SYD
26/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
42h 15mSYD-JNB
$2,282
14/5Tue
directQantas Airways
11h 50mJNB-SYD
25/5Sat
directQantas Airways
14h 40mSYD-JNB
$5,028
12/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
42h 55mJNB-SYD
19/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
36h 15mSYD-JNB
$5,298
14/5Tue
directQantas Airways
11h 50mJNB-SYD
27/5Mon
directQantas Airways
14h 40mSYD-JNB
$5,677
11/5Sat
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
36h 40mJNB-SYD
20/5Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
44h 05mSYD-JNB
$5,723
13/5Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
32h 10mJNB-SYD
20/5Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
47h 10mSYD-JNB
$6,378

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