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$593+ 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
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,002
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$593
(FlightHub)

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January

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November

Average price

$1,412
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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 December 18, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:55 amJNB - SYD
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/143:50 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,140
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/248:35 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Fri 3/141:25 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop24h 15mSouth African
Deal found 12/17$1,253
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3111:05 amJNB - SYD
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/2910:20 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$1,309
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/241:45 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sat 3/2212:15 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,355
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2410:10 amJNB - SYD
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Fri 3/144:10 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops47h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,501
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/235:15 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 3/149:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,524
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:25 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Wed 1/2911:00 amSYD - JNB
2 stops38h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,544
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/2510:00 amJNB - SYD
2 stops26h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 1/77:30 amSYD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,907
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:45 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop38h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 3/149:40 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,036
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/2311:55 pmJNB - SYD
3 stops46h 30mKLM
Fri 3/1411:15 amSYD - JNB
2 stops43h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/18$3,407
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2912:45 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops36h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 1/1712:10 pmSYD - JNB
3 stops34h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/17$4,422
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/299:15 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops49h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 1/184:20 pmSYD - JNB
3 stops50h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$9,770

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 December 18, 2024.

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JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

1:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/22

12:15 pm-6:10 am

1 stop26h 55m

$1,002

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

9:55 am-6:25 am

1 stop35h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/20

2:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,036

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

5:15 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/19

9:30 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,037

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

11:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/21

3:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,061

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/6

8:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/23

9:40 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,066

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

9:45 pm-6:25 am

2 stops47h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/18

2:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,072

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/26

8:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/31

6:15 pm-4:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

$1,294

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

7:35 pm-7:15 am

2 stops50h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/18

3:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops51h 15m

$1,338

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

10:20 pm-8:25 am

2 stops49h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/22

2:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$1,407

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/14

7:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/21

9:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop46h 50m

$1,587

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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
Kiwi.comPrice 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 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 December 13, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways 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
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

South African
7.8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,002 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,036 and $1,037 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is priced at 14% 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 $614 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $621 and Cathay Pacific from $634 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 $671. On average you can expect to pay $1,160. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,305.

  • 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$797Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$968Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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