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$507+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or March, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$959
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$507
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,050

Good round-trip deal

$1,038 or less

Good one-way deal

$652 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 February 22, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/99:50 amJNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/234:30 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops48h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/21$959
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/611:20 amJNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/207:30 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$967
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 4/311:20 amJNB - SYD
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 4/217:40 amSYD - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/21$972
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 4/68:55 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Sun 4/201:45 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Deal found 2/21$988
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 2/275:15 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 3/3110:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,044
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 6/121:55 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 7/38:45 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/22$1,121
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 6/117:50 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 7/73:00 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,336
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 2/221:25 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop32h 35mEmirates
Sat 3/810:20 amSYD - JNB
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 2/21$1,363
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:55 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/178:55 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops45h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,400
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:35 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Wed 4/2311:00 amSYD - JNB
2 stops54h 20mSWISS
Deal found 2/21$1,641

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 February 22, 2025.

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OR Tambo

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

9:50 am-6:10 am

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/23

4:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops48h 05m

$959

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

11:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/20

7:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops44h 10m

$967

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/3

11:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/21

7:40 am-7:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

$972

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

8:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/20

1:45 pm-5:15 am

1 stop23h 30m

$988

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

6:40 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/20

9:30 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop14h 40m

$1,045

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

1:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/3

8:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,121

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

7:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

3:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$1,336

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/21

10:05 am-6:25 am

2 stops36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

9:50 am-4:15 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,378

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/9

5:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/17

8:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops45h 40m

$1,400

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

7:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/23

11:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops54h 20m

$1,641

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 February 14, 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 February 22, 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 28% 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 February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $959 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and South African, starting at $972 and $988 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 17% 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 $507 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $530 and Etihad Airways from $588 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 $631. On average you can expect to pay $906. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,145.

  • 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$797Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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