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R10 452+ 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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Sydney in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2025, 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 30 janvier 2025.

Return from

R18 147

One-way from

R10 452

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 941
26/2-5/3
  • 26/2-5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R47 799 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 007 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2025

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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 30 janvier 2025.

dim. 29/611:20JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 20mCathay Pacific
dim. 27/721:50SYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/1R18 128
mer. 26/210:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
mer. 5/318:00SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/1R18 147
lun. 10/220:35JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/212:25SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R18 203
lun. 30/620:55JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
mar. 29/713:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Deal found 28/1R19 171
sam. 15/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
ven. 21/29:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/1R19 190
mer. 19/28:50JNB - SYD
2 stops28h 20mQatar Airways
dim. 9/321:40SYD - JNB
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R19 656
mer. 16/419:50JNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
ven. 9/511:00SYD - JNB
1 stop27h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1R20 867
ven. 14/322:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 10mEmirates
ven. 21/321:45SYD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Deal found 28/1R25 096
mar. 11/219:10JNB - SYD
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
mar. 18/221:00SYD - JNB
2 stops46h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R25 860

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 30 janvier 2025.

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 29/6

11:20-10:25

2 stops39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 29/7

10:05-7:40

1 stop29h 35m

R18 128

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 26/2

10:00-6:25

1 stop35h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer. 5/3

18:00-8:35

2 stops47h 35m

R18 147

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/2

20:35-22:30

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 17/2

12:25-4:40

1 stop25h 15m

R18 203

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 30/6

20:55-21:50

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 29/7

13:45-5:15

1 stop23h 30m

R19 171

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 15/2

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven. 21/2

9:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

R19 190

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 19/2

8:50-22:10

2 stops28h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 9/3

21:40-15:30

1 stop26h 50m

R19 656

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 16/4

19:50-5:55

1 stop26h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven. 9/5

11:00-6:10

1 stop27h 10m

R20 867

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 14/3

22:20-22:30

1 stop39h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven. 21/3

21:45-16:35

1 stop27h 50m

R25 096

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/2

19:10-19:05

1 stop38h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 18/2

21:00-10:50

2 stops46h 50m

R25 860

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 15/3

11:05-7:55

2 stops35h 50m

R10 452

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Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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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 24 January 2025.

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 Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.

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 30 janvier 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways 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.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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 R882, while return flights cost around R2 008.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around R1 176, however they can be found for as little as R108.

  • 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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