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$733+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB)

SYD — JNB
Sep 25 — Oct 21
Fri 9/25
Fri 10/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Sydney to OR Tambo

Mon 11/239:30 pm -
1 stop43h 50m
Sun 1/248:20 pm -
1 stop38h 00m
Deal found 8/22$1,293
Tue 11/103:50 pm -
1 stop32h 25m
Wed 11/188:20 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 8/22$1,305
Tue 10/139:45 pm -
2 stops37h 35m
Wed 10/218:55 pm -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 8/22$1,312
Mon 10/129:45 pm -
2 stops49h 10m
Tue 10/208:55 pm -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 8/23$1,322
Mon 9/142:50 pm -
1 stop26h 20m
Tue 9/292:05 pm -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 8/21$1,360
Wed 11/113:50 pm -
1 stop32h 45m
Thu 11/191:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 8/25$1,388
Sun 10/43:50 pm -
1 stop45h 10m
Mon 11/161:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 8/25$1,391
Fri 11/63:50 pm -
1 stop32h 45m
Tue 11/171:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 8/25$1,419
Wed 10/73:50 pm -
1 stop26h 20m
Fri 11/131:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 8/25$1,420

Find flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,293
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$733
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,329

Good round-trip deal

$1,709 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,477 or less
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/1

10:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/22

1:45 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,303

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/13

9:50 am-10:15 am

2 stops56h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

6:00 pm-6:25 am

2 stops52h 25m

$1,550

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/21

10:05 pm-10:30 am

2 stops45h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/25

6:50 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,561

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/13

8:45 pm-5:30 am

1 stop40h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

1:30 pm-6:25 am

2 stops32h 55m

$1,568

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/8

9:50 am-4:15 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

10:05 am-6:25 am

2 stops36h 20m

$1,570

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/15

10:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/31

1:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$1,655

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/15

10:35 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/31

5:55 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,679

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/7

9:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops46h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

6:50 pm-6:30 am

3 stops50h 40m

$1,697
Quickest round-trip

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/1

9:30 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/13

5:55 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,725
Cheapest one-way

SydneyJohannesburg

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SYDJNB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

10:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$744

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Sydney-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 76 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 Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,159). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,918). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,108 and $1,637 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,293 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 23-Jan 24).

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on SYD

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

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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Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 26h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 6846 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,279), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Qantas Airways is currently priced 10% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $2,197, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,256. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $1,371 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,159). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,918). 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 airline flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,279Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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