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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.

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.

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.

Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,260 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with $1,698 for direct.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A340-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Perth (PER) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,526 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,668, a difference of $143. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 50 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Central Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 17:55 and lands at 06:00
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 06:50.

The flight takes about 12h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of $1,585. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney takes 12h 05m, covering 17,731 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,078, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Qantas Airways is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights. 66% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Perth (PER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 19m, compared to 24h 11m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 25h 17m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Australia Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney range from $1,374 to $1,845, with an average of $1,585 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,374 counts as a good deal.