JNB - SYD

$658 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Sydney departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$1,270
Typical prices: $1,566-$1,328
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/6Tue 30/6
JNB - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,617
Typical prices: $1,536-$1,411
Qantas Airways
Sat 16/5Wed 20/5
JNB - SYD • Direct
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You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 12h 10m
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney (JNB-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney

Sat, 20 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
25h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 09:00
SYD
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JNB
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,270Qatar Airways
Mon, 15 Jun - Wed, 15 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 16:50
JNB
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SYD
23h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 08:20
SYD
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JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
$1,288Etihad Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
36h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 08:20
SYD
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JNB
42h 50m
1 stop
$1,294Etihad Airways
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
36h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 08:20
SYD
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JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
$1,301Etihad Airways
Sat, 20 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
25h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 09:00
SYD
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JNB
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,304Qatar Airways
Wed, 17 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
25h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 09:00
SYD
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JNB
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,307Qatar Airways
Wed, 17 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
25h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 09:00
SYD
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JNB
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,308Qatar Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:55
JNB
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SYD
23h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:20
SYD
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JNB
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,315Etihad Airways
Sun, 14 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 06:10
JNB
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SYD
26h 20m
1 stop
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19:00 - 04:00
SYD
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JNB
41h 00m
2 stops
$1,323Qatar Airways
Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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12:40 - 06:10
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SYD
33h 30m
1 stop
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17:45 - 04:00
SYD
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JNB
42h 15m
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$1,337Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Sydney flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney departing in June.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Sydney, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $1,372 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,713 and $1,707 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,471, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$658
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% 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 $658 for a one-way ticket and $1,270 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, Cathay Pacific or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are Cathay Pacific and South African. With an average price for the route of $1,255 and an overall rating of 7.6, Cathay Pacific is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,628 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $996 or less one-way and $1,648 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).

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

Qantas Airways

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

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Saturday

Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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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7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1313 reviews
8.1Crew
7.6Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.9Boarding
7.3Food
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Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

6.0 GoodRosanna, Apr 2026
YYZ - HKG
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Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

Flight was kept super cold. I was shivering and had to layer up.

Everything and everyone were excellent except for the charge for using WiFi; there was no escape from this fee except to not use it.

Very bad. Flight got delayed and missed my transfer flight twice. Had to stay overnight in Hong Kong and the next flight booked was also delayed.i had the worst experience flying from Singapore to San Francisco. Lots of delays and rerouting.

Great. We received a meal even though it was a short flight.

I liked the service. The touch screen needs improvement as well as movie choices.

Indian Vegetarian food was bland and I had to repeatedly ask for Salt. Movie selection is out dated.

Flights home are always happy, except this time I was traveling to be with my ailing father.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

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