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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sydney from R9 178

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 239

One-way from

R9 178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 491

Good round-trip deal

R20 846 or less

Good one-way deal

R12 535 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/8-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R56 163 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 061 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Thu 21/811:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/910:10SYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4R17 239
Fri 9/511:20JNB - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/511:00SYD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R17 508
Fri 16/59:50JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/521:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R17 912
Mon 19/513:55JNB - SYD
1 stop43h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 6/720:45SYD - JNB
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R17 951
Wed 18/619:50JNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25/1219:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4R19 375
Fri 16/518:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 19/59:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4R19 837
Tue 23/97:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 30/99:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4R20 106
Mon 26/520:25CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 25mSouth African
Mon 2/618:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mSouth African
Deal found 11/4R20 471
Sat 10/55:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/510:10SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R21 626
Sun 15/613:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 29/614:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R21 953
Tue 29/416:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/520:55SYD - CPT
2 stops46h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4R22 646
Thu 1/513:25JNB - SYD
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Tue 6/56:00SYD - JNB
1 stop36h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/4R25 166

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

10:10-7:40

1 stop29h 30m

R17 239

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

11:00-7:40

2 stops28h 40m

R17 508

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

9:50-19:25

2 stops25h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

R17 912

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

13:55-17:10

1 stop43h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

20:45-16:10

1 stop27h 25m

R17 951

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

19:50-10:25

1 stop30h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

19:10-18:35

1 stop32h 25m

R19 375

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

9:30-16:20

Nonstop14h 50m

R19 837

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

7:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

R20 106

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

20:25-21:50

2 stops41h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

18:15-10:25

2 stops24h 10m

R20 471

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/5

5:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

10:10-12:05

2 stops33h 55m

R21 626

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/6

14:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

R21 953

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Sydney

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R1 030). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 12 April 2025.

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

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 12 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from South Africa to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
844 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 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 178. Users have also found prices from R9 639 and R10 544 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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 R50 202, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R11 265. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R15 584.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sydney (average of R1 030). Flying from South Africa 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 263AverageR20 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 400AverageR21 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR16 066AverageR21 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 367AverageR20 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 618AverageR19 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 992AverageR21 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR21 416AverageR26 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 768AverageR27 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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