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$733+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 December 2, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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February

Round-trip from

$1,155
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$733
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2024.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/29:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 12/235:15 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/30$1,384
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:10 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop20h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/241:45 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,731
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/53:15 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/2411:05 amJNB - SYD
2 stops35h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/30$1,867
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amSYD - JNB
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Sat 2/110:20 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/1$1,950
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/107:30 amSYD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/139:55 amJNB - SYD
1 stop23h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,958
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/310:05 amSYD - JNB
3 stops44h 55mKLM
Mon 12/2311:55 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops47h 30mKLM
Deal found 11/30$2,269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:45 amSYD - JNB
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1812:45 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,325
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/73:15 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops51h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/2410:10 amJNB - SYD
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/30$3,513
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/64:20 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops48h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 12/249:15 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops48h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/30$3,527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/244:15 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops59h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2810:00 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops47h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$3,798

Find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to OR Tambo 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/10

11:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/30

7:50 pm-5:55 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,155

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/8

10:15 am-10:55 am

3 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

8:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$1,162

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/4

8:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

9:55 am-6:55 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,166

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/5

8:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/20

12:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop45h 05m

$1,252

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/5

9:30 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/20

5:15 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,261

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/19

6:00 am-8:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

10:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,282

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/10

10:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/31

11:20 am-6:15 am

1 stop34h 55m

$1,307

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

8:40 pm-10:35 am

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/30

5:55 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,432

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/26

4:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/29

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops47h 40m

$1,489

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/7

6:35 am-10:00 pm

3 stops48h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/16

11:55 pm-9:40 am

3 stops48h 45m

$2,002

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 SYD to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. 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 morning.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated December 2, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and KLM from Sydney to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,465 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,465 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,340 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,465 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,465 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,628 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,465 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
810 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,465 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 4.6 mi from the center of Sydney. There are 0 flights from Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 1 airline.

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

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,155), Etihad Airways ($1,166), and Qatar Airways ($1,252) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $747 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $790 and Etihad Airways from $799 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $1,839, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $838. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,331 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,237Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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