What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sydney one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 420. Users have also found prices from R9 601 and R10 799 on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?

Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Sydney? While on average our users pay R54 217, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 263. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R16 498.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Sydney?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Etihad Airways.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Sydney?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 26 days in advance, which can save you up to 30% on flights from South Africa to Sydney compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 26 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R22 125. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R25 247.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Sydney?

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Sydney from South Africa average R21 217. You can even find prices in November for less than R21 217, as users have found deals to Sydney from as low as R14 974. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sydney from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 29%.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa 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 deals for flights from South Africa to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sydney?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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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

R18 967

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

12:45-19:30

3 stops45h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

21:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

R19 094

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

20:35-22:30

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

18:15-4:40

1 stop19h 25m

R19 330

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

13:45-11:50

1 stop37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

12:50-6:25

2 stops26h 35m

R19 820

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

20:35-6:10

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

18:15-4:40

1 stop19h 25m

R21 580

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

9:55-9:55

2 stops39h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

15:00-8:35

2 stops49h 35m

R22 542

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

9:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

9:30-19:55

1 stop19h 25m

R22 869

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/1

15:50-22:30

2 stops21h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

12:25-10:20

2 stops30h 55m

R23 014

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

11:05-12:00

1 stop39h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

11:05-7:40

1 stop29h 35m

R23 268

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/4

13:10-14:35

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/5

9:30-12:10

1 stop34h 40m

R24 593

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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

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Tue 3/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops40h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/1220:40SYD - CPT

2 stops48h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/12R22 343

Sun 29/1217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 1/19:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12R23 432

Sun 29/1219:05JNB - SYD

2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 17/120:40SYD - JNB

2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/12R25 537

Mon 2/1218:25CPT - SYD

1 stop27h 35mEmirates

Thu 5/126:00SYD - CPT

1 stop38h 40mEmirates

Deal found 1/12R26 663

Wed 25/1210:00JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 7/17:30SYD - JNB

2 stops34h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 2/12R26 826

Sun 29/1219:05JNB - SYD

2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/114:20SYD - JNB

2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R28 514

Sun 29/1220:35JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mSouth African

Fri 17/113:25SYD - JNB

1 stop24h 15mSouth African

Deal found 2/12R30 311

Thu 5/1217:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/1220:40SYD - CPT

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12R30 347

Tue 31/1222:20JNB - SYD

2 stops48h 15mEmirates

Wed 29/16:00SYD - JNB

1 stop43h 35mEmirates

Deal found 2/12R31 109

Thu 5/1212:45JNB - SYD

1 stop45h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 12/1221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R35 393

Mon 16/1210:10JNB - SYD

2 stops44h 20mAir China

Mon 23/1220:40SYD - JNB

2 stops44h 00mAir China

Deal found 2/12R35 447

Thu 12/1219:35JNB - SYD

2 stops50h 40mLufthansa

Wed 1/110:25SYD - JNB

2 stops56h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 2/12R57 445

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Mon 10/217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 28/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12R18 967

Wed 5/312:45JNB - SYD

3 stops45h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 19/321:40SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R19 094

Fri 2/511:20JNB - SYD

2 stops39h 05mCathay Pacific

Fri 9/515:00SYD - JNB

2 stops48h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/12R19 275

Mon 10/220:35JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/218:15SYD - JNB

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R19 330

Wed 19/213:45JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines

Wed 19/312:50SYD - JNB

2 stops26h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/12R19 820

Sun 26/120:35JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 35mSouth African

Fri 31/118:15SYD - JNB

1 stop19h 25mSouth African

Deal found 2/12R21 580

Fri 28/39:55JNB - SYD

2 stops39h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 17/515:00SYD - JNB

2 stops49h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 2/12R22 542

Sun 26/122:20JNB - SYD

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Thu 30/121:10SYD - JNB

1 stop28h 25mEmirates

Deal found 1/12R24 466

Wed 22/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops40h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 26/120:40SYD - CPT

2 stops48h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/12R24 702

Wed 1/110:10JNB - SYD

1 stop44h 20mAir China

Wed 8/120:40SYD - JNB

2 stops44h 00mAir China

Deal found 2/12R28 187

Sun 26/19:20CPT - SYD

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 9/29:30SYD - CPT

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/12R22 869

Sun 26/115:50CPT - SYD

2 stops21h 40mSouth African

Sun 9/212:25SYD - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

Deal found 2/12R23 014

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Tue 3/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops40h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/1220:40SYD - CPT

2 stops48h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/12R22 343

Mon 9/129:55JNB - SYD

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/1221:30SYD - JNB

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R33 796

Mon 9/129:55JNB - SYD

2 stops37h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/1221:30SYD - JNB

1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 2/12R34 848

Tue 10/128:50JNB - SYD

2 stops28h 20mQatar Airways

Wed 1/117:30SYD - JNB

2 stops31h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R49 858

Tue 10/1213:25JNB - SYD

1 stop32h 35mEmirates

Wed 1/121:45SYD - JNB

1 stop32h 05mEmirates

Deal found 2/12R55 013

Thu 12/1217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 1/19:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12R30 293

Thu 12/1219:35JNB - SYD

2 stops50h 40mLufthansa

Wed 1/110:25SYD - JNB

2 stops56h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 2/12R57 445

Sun 29/1219:05JNB - SYD

2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 17/120:40SYD - JNB

2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/12R25 537

Wed 8/18:50JNB - SYD

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 5/221:40SYD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12R24 866

Sun 26/120:35JNB - SYD

1 stop24h 35mSouth African

Fri 31/118:15SYD - JNB

1 stop19h 25mSouth African

Deal found 2/12R21 580

Sun 26/120:35JNB - SYD

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/118:15SYD - JNB

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R21 980

Sun 26/117:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 8/29:30SYD - JNB

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12R22 651

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Fri 21/211:05JNB - SYD

1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 2/12R9 420

Thu 20/312:45JNB - SYD

2 stops42h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/12R9 601

Tue 11/310:40CPT - SYD

2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/12R10 799

Wed 25/1210:00JNB - SYD

1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 1/12R10 890

Wed 2/49:55JNB - SYD

2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R10 963

Wed 2/413:45JNB - SYD

1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/12R11 435

Mon 17/25:50CPT - SYD

3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R11 906

Fri 21/217:15JNB - SYD

Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12R12 215

Mon 17/26:50CPT - SYD

1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12R12 378

Wed 29/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops40h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/12R12 397

Wed 29/113:40CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Deal found 2/12R14 992

Sun 29/1219:05JNB - SYD

2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/12R15 373

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Sydney

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R1 021). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 357). 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 ZA to SYD?

When flying from South Africa to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Sydney 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

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

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Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 465 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 465 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 465 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 340 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 465 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 343 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 465 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways

7,6

Good

810 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 465 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

867 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 465 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7,5 km from the centre of the city.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sydney one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 420. Users have also found prices from R9 601 and R10 799 on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Sydney? While on average our users pay R54 217, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 263. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R16 498.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Sydney?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R1 021). Flying from South Africa to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R1 357). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	CheapestR14 362	AverageR21 343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR15 462	AverageR21 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR15 556	AverageR20 455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 644	AverageR21 602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR17 241	AverageR18 909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	CheapestR18 398	AverageR22 719	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR20 203	AverageR24 614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 998	AverageR24 245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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