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SYD — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 17 January 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R10 010

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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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 17 January 2025.

Wed 9/718:05SYD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 29/719:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R18 789
Mon 10/221:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 27/213:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R19 654
Sun 16/214:05SYD - JNB
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/213:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R20 350
Sun 30/316:00SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/410:40CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R20 369
Tue 11/218:15SYD - CPT
2 stops37h 55mSouth African
Sun 23/28:10CPT - SYD
2 stops29h 20mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R20 914
Mon 3/29:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 17/26:50CPT - SYD
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1R20 952
Mon 10/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 27/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1R21 159
Sun 2/321:40SYD - CPT
1 stop46h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 9/319:10CPT - SYD
1 stop38h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R22 118
Fri 18/49:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/518:25CPT - SYD
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R22 250
Tue 28/121:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Thu 13/222:20JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R23 002
Sun 30/322:05SYD - CPT
2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 18/416:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R23 736
Tue 11/221:10SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Sun 23/213:40CPT - SYD
1 stop32h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R23 754

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 17 January 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/7

18:05-6:10

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

19:50-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

R18 789

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

R19 654

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

14:05-13:10

3 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/2

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

R20 350

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

16:00-9:25

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

R20 369

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/2

18:15-23:10

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

8:10-22:30

2 stops29h 20m

R20 914

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

9:30-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/2

6:50-14:15

1 stop22h 25m

R20 952

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

9:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

R21 159

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

21:40-10:40

1 stop46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

19:10-18:50

1 stop38h 40m

R22 118

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

18:25-14:35

1 stop36h 10m

R22 250

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/1

21:10-20:50

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

22:20-18:35

1 stop35h 15m

R23 002

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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 10 January 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney (average of R15 573). Flying from Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of R21 497). 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, Etihad Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From R1 096

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R782

Jetstar

Jetstar

From R79

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 (1 379 flights per day), Brisbane (973 flights per day) and Adelaide (604 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From R532

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R500

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R54

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From R947

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Sydney?

The cheapest city to fly to from Sydney is Brisbane, with prices starting at R1 008. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R54

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From R92

Townsville

Townsville

From R99

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R500

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
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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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 17 January 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Sydney for the current month are Auckland, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 R1 008 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 011 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 485). Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Brisbane (R2 090). LATAM Airlines flights from Sydney to Auckland Intl (R5 340).

  • 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 923
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Queenstown from R24 590
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nadi from R28 639
    Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R37 212

  • 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 R116 140 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney?

    April 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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney?

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