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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney from R10 683

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

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

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 639

One-way from

R10 683

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R27 177
South African
  • South African
  • 20/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 20/220:35JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Mon 24/218:15SYD - JNB
1 stop19h 25mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R18 639
Sat 11/1011:20JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 19/1015:00SYD - JNB
2 stops49h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1R18 657
Fri 14/39:55JNB - SYD
2 stops37h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/517:00SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R18 676
Wed 17/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/911:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R18 733
Mon 3/317:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 10/39:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1R19 128
Thu 20/213:20JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 24/220:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R19 297
Wed 12/313:45JNB - SYD
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 7/515:00SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1R19 316
Thu 13/213:25JNB - SYD
1 stop44h 10mEmirates
Sat 1/36:00SYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R24 187
Fri 10/1017:55JNB - SYD
2 stops41h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/1022:05SYD - JNB
2 stops45h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R26 519

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

20:35-22:30

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

18:15-4:40

1 stop19h 25m

R18 639

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

9:55-8:25

2 stops37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

17:00-8:35

2 stops47h 35m

R18 676

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

11:20-10:25

2 stops39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

11:00-7:40

2 stops28h 40m

R18 752

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

11:05-7:25

2 stops35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

14:05-7:40

1 stop25h 35m

R18 808

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

17:15-14:15

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

9:30-14:45

Nonstop14h 15m

R19 128

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

13:20-18:50

1 stop44h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

20:00-15:35

2 stops28h 35m

R19 297

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

13:45-11:50

1 stop37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

15:00-6:10

1 stop23h 10m

R19 316

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

13:25-18:35

1 stop44h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/3

6:00-6:20

1 stop33h 20m

R24 187

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

13:10-22:30

2 stops24h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

9:15-11:25

2 stops35h 10m

R29 416

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

19:35-7:15

2 stops50h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

15:15-9:30

2 stops51h 15m

R30 901

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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 10 January 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 17 January 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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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. Tuesday afternoons 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways 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
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 639 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, starting at R18 676 and R18 808 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney for 15% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 683. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, 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 R11 508. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for R14 821 on average our data indicates R54 916 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 Abu Dhabi 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR16 021AverageR19 829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 213AverageR21 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 874AverageR20 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 736AverageR23 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 842AverageR19 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 774AverageR21 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 738AverageR26 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR25 813AverageR27 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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