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R1 237+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

What to know about flights from Sydney

Discover essential information about flights departing from Sydney, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Sydney airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R1 269 or less

Good one-way deal

R643 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 853).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sun 11/515:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/711:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R18 245
Sat 17/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/69:50JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R18 318
Thu 24/411:00SYD - JNB
1 stop39h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R18 864
Mon 19/518:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Mon 30/620:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 24/3R19 082
Mon 12/518:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mSouth African
Mon 26/519:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 15mSouth African
Deal found 24/3R21 338
Thu 8/59:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 14/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3R21 847
Tue 13/512:50SYD - CPT
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/55:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R22 156
Mon 12/59:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 26/514:00CPT - SYD
1 stop16h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3R22 211
Sun 18/517:45SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 2/613:55JNB - SYD
1 stop43h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R22 829
Thu 1/59:50SYD - JNB
2 stops43h 00mEmirates
Tue 20/519:10JNB - SYD
2 stops51h 15mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R22 939
Thu 1/515:00SYD - JNB
2 stops48h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3R23 011
Thu 8/56:00SYD - CPT
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Thu 15/513:05CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R23 357

Find flights from Sydney within your budget

Find flights departing from Sydney that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

15:40-8:20

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

11:20-8:40

1 stop37h 20m

R18 245

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

9:50-18:00

1 stop24h 10m

R18 318

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

11:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

R18 864

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

18:15-5:15

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

R19 082

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

18:15-10:25

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

19:35-21:50

2 stops42h 15m

R21 338

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

9:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

R21 847

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

12:50-15:45

3 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

5:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

R22 156

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

14:00-14:45

1 stop16h 45m

R22 211

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

17:45-16:10

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

13:55-17:10

1 stop43h 15m

R22 829

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

9:50-20:50

2 stops43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:10-6:25

2 stops51h 15m

R22 939

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R14 007). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R18 882). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Sydney?

When flying from Sydney check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, South African. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From R940

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R780

Jetstar

Jetstar

From R70

Emirates

Emirates

From R1 184

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 960 flights per day), Brisbane (1 208 flights per day) and Adelaide (662 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From R786

Melbourne

Melbourne

From R35

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R681

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R85

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Sydney?

The cheapest city to fly to from Sydney is Melbourne, with prices starting at R643. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne

Melbourne

From R35

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R85

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From R101

Perth

Perth

From R119

Airline reviews for flights from Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Sydney. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
833 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Sydney. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

    The most selected flight destinations from Sydney for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland, Brisbane. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland, Brisbane are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Sydney for as low as R643 to Melbourne Avalon Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 544 to fly from Sydney.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and LATAM Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Sydney. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Sydney to Auckland Intl (R1 269). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Brisbane (R2 021). LATAM Airlines flights from Sydney to Auckland Intl (R5 165).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Sydney?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Sydney are below:
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland from R14 433
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown from R23 783
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R45 961
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Singapore from R71 858

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Sydney?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Sydney to anywhere, put Johannesburg on your list as prices start at R124 018 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    August is currently the cheapest month to fly from Sydney. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Sydney?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Sydney to embark to:
    Travel from Sydney to Johannesburg from R14 116 round trip

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