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R10 836+ Cheap flights to Sydney

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Flights to Sydney in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 December 2024.

Return from

R18 780

One-way from

R10 910

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 389
10/2-24/2
  • 10/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 December 2024.

Tue 31/1220:35JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/112:25SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R26 222
Sun 29/1217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 18/19:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/12R28 572
Tue 31/128:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 29/17:30SYD - JNB
2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/12R29 112
Mon 30/129:55JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/16:00SYD - JNB
2 stops35h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12R41 253
Tue 31/1223:55JNB - SYD
3 stops48h 45mKLM
Wed 29/111:40SYD - JNB
3 stops43h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/12R86 759

Find flights to Sydney within your budget

Locate flights to Sydney that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 December 2024.

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

20:35-22:30

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

19:50-4:40

1 stop17h 50m

R18 780

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

9:55-19:10

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/4

18:00-8:35

2 stops47h 35m

R18 818

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

9:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

R19 023

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

14:00-17:55

1 stop42h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

19:10-6:10

1 stop20h 00m

R19 097

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

15:15-7:40

1 stop25h 25m

R19 135

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

20:35-22:30

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

12:25-4:40

1 stop25h 15m

R19 228

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

8:50-17:10

1 stop24h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

12:00-17:00

2 stops37h 00m

R19 265

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

22:20-22:30

1 stop39h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

15:55-16:35

2 stops33h 40m

R24 823

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/1

19:05-19:00

2 stops38h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

21:00-10:50

2 stops46h 50m

R29 709

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

14:35-10:20

3 stops34h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

12:10-9:25

2 stops30h 15m

R61 377

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Travel insights for flights to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2024.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Sydney?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney takes 11 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Sydney from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sydney should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney are Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 29 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Emirates and South African to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 323 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
61 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 767 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 376 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

What is good to know if travelling to Sydney?

  • For tourists keen on getting the best view of the Sydney vistas, consider taking a Harbour Bridge Climb tour in order to reach the top arch that offers you 360-degree panoramic views over the landscape. Alternatively, there’s a 40-second ride that can be taken with the super-fast double-decker lifts over at Centrepoint Tower, lifting passengers some 260 meters up in the air, providing them with breathtaking panoramic views.
  • For families visiting Sydney, keep in mind that the Taronga Zoo is always a great spot to visit. Home to some of the most amazing Australian animals (and a variety of exotic species as well), the zoo is a perfect day-trip destination and offers some stunning views over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the Cove.
  • Everybody knows about Australia’s weird and wonderful marine life, so why not head over to see the largest collection of Aussie marine life at the Sydney Aquarium? The Aquarium is renowned for its shark-feeding shows, which are hosted on the Shark Explorer, a thrilling glass-bottomed boat!
  • If you fancy a day trip outside of mainstream Sydney, you should consider taking the 2.5-hour drive out to the Jenolan Caves network, one of the greater Sydney area’s major draw cards. The network of caves consists of 11 caves, underground rivers, and rock formations that’ll take your breath away.
  • Although Sydney’s most iconic beach is Bondi, there are plenty of other great beaches that are well worth exploring.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

    For a flight to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7,5 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sydney if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sydney on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost R2 755, while return flights cost around R3 441.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around R1 311, however they can be found for as little as R190.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sydney, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0,0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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