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$489+ 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or February, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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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 19, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Mon 3/21:45 pm
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/69:40 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/17$915
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Wed 2/1812:45 pm
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop45h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/259:40 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/17$916
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:45 pm
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/53:50 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/17$926
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/19:50 am
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/104:35 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/16$946
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 3/219:50 am
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/139:30 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/15$950
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2811:00 am
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 11/811:05 am
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/18$965
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 3/511:00 am
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/1711:05 am
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$978
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/711:10 am
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/2810:10 am
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/18$979
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/222:45 pm
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/262:50 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/16$981
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2111:10 am
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 6/39:55 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop42h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/16$983
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2011:10 am
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 6/39:55 pm
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop42h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/16$985
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:55 pm
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/108:05 am
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/18$988

Find 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 February 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$915
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$489
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$995

Good round-trip deal

$1,074 or less

Good one-way deal

$675 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 19, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

11:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop40h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/6

9:55 pm-7:55 am

1 stop42h 00m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/31

11:10 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/15

2:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/30

11:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/13

2:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

11:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/30

2:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

11:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/12

2:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

11:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop40h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/6

10:10 am-7:45 am

1 stop29h 35m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/30

11:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop40h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

9:55 pm-7:55 am

1 stop42h 00m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

11:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/1

7:40 am-7:55 am

1 stop32h 15m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/13

11:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop40h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/6

10:10 am-7:45 am

1 stop29h 35m

$1,001

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/7

11:10 am-6:10 am

1 stop35h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/28

6:25 am-7:55 am

2 stops33h 30m

$1,005

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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
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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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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 February 18, 2026.

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 29 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $717). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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 19, 2026.

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

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

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

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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 19, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,171 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
South African
7.4
Good
55 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,403 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

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 5 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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in 25h. Fly via Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney is about 6846 mi.

  • 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 $708 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, starting at $907 and $956 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is $673. On average you can expect to pay $919. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,037.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $717). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Sydney

Discover the top 5 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 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$708Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$907Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$918Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$956Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
South AfricanCheapest$994Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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