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$592+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,029
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$592
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,287

Good round-trip deal

$1,342 or less
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/159:30 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/122:30 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,029
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/86:05 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/307:50 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,071
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 10/124:40 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/1310:00 amJNB - SYD
1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,101
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/124:40 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1311:05 amJNB - SYD
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,121
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 11/2410:20 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop42h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/1011:05 amJNB - SYD
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/9$1,158
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 12/33:50 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/217:50 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$1,255
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/136:15 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mSouth African
Sun 7/278:55 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mSouth African
Deal found 6/11$1,266
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 7/139:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 7/276:45 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,325
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 11/233:50 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 12/134:10 pmJNB - SYD
3 stops41h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,439
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 9/146:00 amSYD - JNB
1 stop31h 30mEmirates
Mon 10/61:25 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$1,477

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

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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/15

9:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

2:30 pm-6:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

$1,029

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/8

6:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

7:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

$1,071

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/12

4:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

10:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,101

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/12

4:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

11:05 am-7:15 am

1 stop35h 10m

$1,121

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/24

10:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/10

11:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop39h 55m

$1,158

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

3:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/21

7:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,255

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/13

6:15 pm-5:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/27

8:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop25h 20m

$1,266

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/13

9:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/27

6:45 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,325

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/23

3:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

4:10 pm-6:50 pm

3 stops41h 40m

$1,439

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD - JNB

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

1:25 pm-7:25 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,477

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The best insider tips for Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
Airports
SYD

For a smooth departure, check which terminal your flight uses. Some domestic flights use the international terminal, so verify before heading out.

Read more about SYDby John Walton
JNB

Upon arrival at JNB, ensure you have two blank passport pages for entry. Immigration moves fast with plenty of officers on duty.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on SYD

John Walton

John Walton

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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

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 June 12, 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 12% 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 June 12, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($1,029), Singapore Airlines ($1,071), and Etihad Airways ($1,101) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 19% 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 $613 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $637 and Singapore Airlines from $666 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 $1,423, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,287. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,325 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to OR Tambo. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$788Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,178Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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