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$688+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
ene. 19 — ene. 261
dom. 1/19
dom. 1/26
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 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 enero 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$973
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$688
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,303
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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 enero 14, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/84:25 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways
dom. 10/2610:00 amJNB - SYD
1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/14$967
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
lun. 5/266:05 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
mar. 7/297:50 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/13$973
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/112:00 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/259:55 amJNB - SYD
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,066
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/39:40 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways
vie. 2/288:50 amJNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/14$1,118
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/279:40 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
sáb. 4/121:35 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop43h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/13$1,138
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
mié. 4/239:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
dom. 6/16:40 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/14$1,159
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
mié. 10/86:00 amSYD - JNB
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
mié. 10/2210:05 amJNB - SYD
1 stop23h 15mEmirates
Deal found 1/14$1,211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
mié. 5/283:00 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops48h 40mCathay Pacific
mar. 7/2911:20 amJNB - SYD
1 stop34h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12$1,277
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/246:05 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
mié. 5/282:30 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/14$1,421

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 14, 2025.

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 5/26

6:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 7/29

7:50 pm-5:55 am

1 stop26h 05m

$973

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 2/3

9:40 pm-3:55 am

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/28

8:50 am-6:50 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,118

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 2/2

3:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/28

9:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,123

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 2/11

12:15 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/25

11:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,136

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 3/27

9:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 4/12

1:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop43h 35m

$1,138

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 5/30

6:15 pm-5:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 7/28

8:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,145

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 4/23

9:30 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 6/1

6:40 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,159

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 1/28

9:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/13

10:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$1,211

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 5/28

3:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops48h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 7/29

11:20 am-6:15 am

1 stop34h 55m

$1,277

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 4/24

6:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 5/28

2:30 pm-5:55 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,421

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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 January.
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*1 star

*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 January 10, 2025.

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 57 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 enero 14, 2025.

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 22% 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 enero 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,345 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

South African
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,751 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 ($973), Qatar Airways ($1,118), and Etihad Airways ($1,123) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 27% 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 $688 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $720 and Virgin Australia from $722 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 $1,003, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $756. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,094 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$1,217Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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