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R1 272+ Cheap flights from Sydney

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SYD — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 21 February 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 962 or less

Good one-way deal

R644 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (avg. price of R1 878).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 24/418:05SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/519:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2R16 573
Mon 3/321:30SYD - JNB
1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/39:55JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 163
Tue 12/87:55SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/910:40CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 324
Mon 3/314:05SYD - JNB
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/320:00JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R20 370
Mon 14/79:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 4/818:40JNB - SYD
Nonstop11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R21 071
Mon 11/89:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 2/914:00CPT - SYD
1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2R21 900
Tue 4/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 20/313:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R22 011
Thu 6/311:00SYD - CPT
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/313:50CPT - SYD
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R22 472
Thu 1/514:05SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2R22 785
Mon 10/321:10SYD - JNB
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Mon 24/313:25JNB - SYD
2 stops33h 10mEmirates
Deal found 19/2R23 025
Thu 6/321:40SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 20/318:10CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R23 357
Tue 22/46:00SYD - CPT
1 stop42h 50mEmirates
Tue 29/413:05CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R24 297

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 21 February 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

Thu 24/4

18:05-18:35

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

R16 573

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

21:30-8:35

1 stop44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

9:55-6:25

1 stop35h 30m

R17 163

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

7:55-9:25

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

R18 324

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

14:05-15:35

3 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

20:00-18:50

1 stop37h 50m

R20 370

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

9:30-16:10

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

R21 071

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

14:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

R21 900

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

21:40-14:40

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

R22 011

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

11:00-13:45

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

13:50-6:30

2 stops31h 40m

R22 472

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

R22 785

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

21:10-16:35

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

13:25-7:35

2 stops33h 10m

R23 025

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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 14 February 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R14 416). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R19 541). 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 R1 095

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R780

Jetstar

Jetstar

From R72

Emirates

Emirates

From R1 158

What are popular destinations to fly to from Sydney?

From Sydney you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Melbourne (1 862 flights per day), Brisbane (1 113 flights per day) and Adelaide (644 flights per day).

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R151

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From R759

Perth

Perth

From R130

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R55

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Sydney?

The cheapest city to fly to from Sydney is Melbourne, with prices starting at R625. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne

Melbourne

From R34

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R55

Perth

Perth

From R130

Cairns

Cairns

From R141

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qantas Airways
7,4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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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 21 February 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 R625 to Melbourne Avalon Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R8 474 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 334). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Brisbane (R2 048). LATAM Airlines flights from Sydney to Auckland Intl (R5 234).

  • 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 627
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown from R24 102
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nadi from R28 070
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R46 577

  • 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 R113 835 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    June 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 250 round trip

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