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Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 187

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 864

One-way from

R10 187

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 501

Good round-trip deal

R24 296 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 902 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/4-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 76h 30m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Sydney to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R44 408 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R15 022 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sun 15/67:55SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 5/719:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R18 227
Sun 30/316:40SYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 18/49:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R18 318
Tue 25/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 1/48:10JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 064
Mon 19/518:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Mon 30/620:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 24/3R19 082
Sat 24/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/69:50JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R19 446
Thu 27/311:05SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 6/411:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3R20 283
Thu 27/315:55SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 55mEmirates
Sat 12/422:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 45mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R20 938
Sun 27/49:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 12/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3R21 720

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Price

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

Thu 8/5

10:30-8:20

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

9:50-18:00

1 stop24h 10m

R18 955

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

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

9:50-7:55

2 stops38h 05m

R19 446

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

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

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

15:00-7:40

2 stops48h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

R23 011

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

17:45-10:00

2 stops48h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

8:10-21:20

2 stops29h 10m

R25 849

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

18:05-13:05

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

14:30-5:55

2 stops31h 25m

R26 086

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

20:45-8:20

2 stops43h 35m

R10 187

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

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.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

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
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

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
3 189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

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
809 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

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
832 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

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
3 540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 7,5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines (R18 864), Etihad Airways (R18 955), and South African (R19 082) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Singapore Airlines is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 623. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay R22 445 for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R14 295 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R14 116.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 195AverageR18 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 920AverageR27 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR20 924AverageR21 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 625AverageR27 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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