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$578+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Sydney (SYD)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$982
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$578
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,446

Good round-trip deal

$1,076 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,074 or less
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 3/811:05 amJNB - SYD
2 stops35h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 3/2310:20 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$982
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 9/1711:20 amJNB - SYD
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/2410:00 amSYD - JNB
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$996
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/109:55 amJNB - SYD
2 stops26h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 3/233:50 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/21$997
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/121:20 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop44h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 3/195:30 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,008
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/125:15 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 3/199:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,043
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/167:50 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5/93:00 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop23h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,108
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/101:25 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop32h 35mEmirates
Fri 3/286:00 amSYD - JNB
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Deal found 1/21$1,360
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/77:35 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops50h 40mLufthansa
Thu 2/203:15 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops51h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,687
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1410:10 amJNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
Tue 3/258:40 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops68h 00mAir China
Deal found 1/21$2,242
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/118:00 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops29h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 3/2512:10 pmSYD - JNB
3 stops34h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/21$2,601
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 6/185:55 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops41h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/269:05 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops45h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$3,279
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/1111:55 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops49h 25mKLM
Mon 3/2410:05 amSYD - JNB
3 stops44h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/21$3,371

Find flights from OR Tambo to Sydney within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/8

11:05 am-7:25 am

2 stops35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/23

10:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop42h 20m

$982

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

9:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/23

3:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

$997

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

1:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop44h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/19

5:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,008

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

5:15 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/19

9:30 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,043

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/16

7:50 pm-5:55 am

1 stop26h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

3:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,108

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

2:35 pm-9:15 am

3 stops33h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/23

2:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,109

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

1:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop32h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/28

6:00 am-8:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,360

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/7

7:35 pm-7:15 am

2 stops50h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/20

3:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops51h 15m

$1,687

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/14

10:10 am-3:30 pm

2 stops44h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/25

8:40 pm-7:40 am

2 stops68h 00m

$2,242

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

8:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/25

12:10 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$2,601

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Sydney 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Sydney 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 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 round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Sydney. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, you should look to book at least 25 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,051). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and Emirates from Johannesburg to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 4.6 mi journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city center.

  • 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 Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $982 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $997 and $1,008 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $578 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $614 and Cathay Pacific from $632 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is $667. On average you can expect to pay $1,165. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,590.

  • 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 vacation 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,051). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Sydney

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$797Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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