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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney from R9 273

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
helmi 26 — maalis 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or March, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Sydney (SYD). 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 21 helmikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 089

One-way from

R9 273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 356

Good round-trip deal

R19 106 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 069 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/4-21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R34 849 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 016 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 helmikuu 2025.

ke 9/49:55JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
ma 21/420:30SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 089
su 9/311:05JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
su 16/322:20SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R17 126
su 9/38:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
su 16/320:30SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 531
su 9/311:05JNB - SYD
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
su 23/322:00SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 642
to 27/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
to 6/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R18 121
to 6/318:50JNB - SYD
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
ti 18/310:20SYD - JNB
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R25 034
to 6/321:15JNB - SYD
2 stops48h 40mBritish Airways
ti 18/316:20SYD - JNB
2 stops51h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R38 455
ke 5/313:45JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
ke 19/316:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R41 331
pe 7/310:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
su 16/320:40SYD - JNB
2 stops68h 00mAir China
Deal found 20/2R55 046
pe 28/1119:05JNB - SYD
2 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
ke 7/121:15SYD - JNB
2 stops46h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R58 217
su 9/323:55JNB - SYD
3 stops48h 45mKLM
ke 19/315:55SYD - JNB
2 stops39h 05mKLM
Deal found 20/2R62 070

Find flights from OR Tambo to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Sydney 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 21 helmikuu 2025.

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OR Tambo

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 9/4

9:55-6:10

1 stop36h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 21/4

20:30-8:35

2 stops44h 05m

R17 089

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 9/3

11:05-20:50

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 16/3

22:20-7:40

1 stop42h 20m

R17 126

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 9/3

8:50-18:50

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 16/3

20:30-15:30

2 stops28h 00m

R17 531

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 9/3

11:05-18:55

2 stops46h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 23/3

22:00-7:40

2 stops42h 40m

R17 642

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 6/4

18:40-14:35

Nonstop11h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

to 24/4

9:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

R18 527

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 6/3

22:20-7:00

1 stop23h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ke 19/3

10:20-10:25

2 stops33h 05m

R25 034

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 6/3

21:15-6:55

2 stops48h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ti 18/3

16:20-10:20

2 stops51h 00m

R38 455

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 5/3

13:45-11:50

1 stop37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ke 19/3

16:10-6:25

1 stop23h 15m

R41 331

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 7/3

10:10-15:30

2 stops44h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 16/3

20:40-7:40

2 stops68h 00m

R55 046

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 9/3

23:55-9:40

3 stops48h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ke 19/3

15:55-22:00

2 stops39h 05m

R62 070

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of R1 044). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 JNB to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 helmikuu 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 21 helmikuu 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from Johannesburg to Sydney. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

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

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7,5 km from the centre vof the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 8 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R17 089 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, starting at R17 126 and R17 531 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 273. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R10 266. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for R12 757 on average our data indicates R52 397 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Hong Kong sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights. Doha ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa least often. Melbourne is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney. Melbourne is followed by Perth in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of R1 044). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Sydney

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Sydney. 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 21 helmikuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 636AverageR19 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 688AverageR19 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 757AverageR19 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 764AverageR22 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 072AverageR19 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 210AverageR19 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 370AverageR25 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR25 300AverageR27 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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