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$463+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Sydney (SYD)

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JNB — SYD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Sydney

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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$850
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$463
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,065

Good round-trip deal

$1,135 or less

Good one-way deal

$674 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
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From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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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 April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/3111:20 amJNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/139:50 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/3111:20 amJNB - SYD
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/132:05 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$903
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/187:50 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/257:10 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,041
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 8/166:45 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 9/59:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,051
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:00 amJNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 1/204:20 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,066
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/101:55 pmJNB - SYD
3 stops37h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 5/179:15 amSYD - JNB
2 stops38h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,207
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/311:25 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Sat 6/79:50 amSYD - JNB
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/16$1,377
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/95:55 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/318:55 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops45h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,423
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/77:35 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops50h 35mSWISS
Mon 7/282:05 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops51h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/16$1,558
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/114:50 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops40h 20mRwandAir
Mon 7/288:45 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops49h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 4/16$1,619
This Air Mauritius deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mauritius is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/121:10 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops22h 25mAir Mauritius
Sun 8/37:15 amSYD - JNB
2 stops36h 10mAir Mauritius
Deal found 4/16$1,950
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 4/268:55 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Fri 5/26:15 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Deal found 4/16$2,002

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/31

11:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/13

9:50 pm-7:40 am

1 stop41h 50m

$850

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/31

11:20 am-4:55 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/13

2:05 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 35m

$903

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/25

7:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,041

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/16

6:45 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

9:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,051

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/9

9:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/28

9:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop42h 50m

$1,145

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/10

1:55 pm-11:50 am

3 stops37h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/17

9:15 am-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,207

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/31

1:25 pm-6:25 am

2 stops33h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/7

9:50 am-4:15 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,377

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/9

5:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/31

8:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops45h 40m

$1,423

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

7:35 pm-6:10 am

2 stops50h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/28

2:05 pm-9:20 am

2 stops51h 15m

$1,558

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

4:50 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/28

8:45 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops49h 35m

$1,619

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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.

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney

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 April 11, 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 45 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 $1,046). 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 April 17, 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 26% 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 April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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 4 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 $850 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,041 and $1,051 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 25% 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 $463 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $466 and Etihad Airways from $509 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 $659. On average you can expect to pay $2,078. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,020.

  • 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 $1,046). 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 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Sydney

Discover the top 4 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$751Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$797Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$838Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
South AfricanCheapest$978Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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