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$460+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 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 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$929
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$460
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,068

Good round-trip deal

$1,130 or less

Good one-way deal

$682 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/2111:20 amJNB - SYD
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/99:50 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop41h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$929
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/1511:20 amJNB - SYD
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/228:30 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$950
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 11/227:50 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 1/177:10 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop20h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$974
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/269:50 amJNB - SYD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 5/319:30 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$977
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 8/216:45 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 9/99:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,059
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/131:55 pmJNB - SYD
3 stops37h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 5/205:45 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,189
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/1310:20 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops48h 05mEmirates
Fri 6/209:50 amSYD - JNB
2 stops32h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,386
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/172:30 pmJNB - SYD
3 stops32h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 9/241:05 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops28h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,969
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 10/317:05 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops39h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/149:40 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops46h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$3,455
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1311:15 pmJNB - SYD
3 stops47h 15mKLM
Tue 5/206:15 amSYD - JNB
3 stops47h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/29$3,573
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:35 pmJNB - SYD
2 stops52h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/1412:10 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops54h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$37,405

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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 April 29, 2025.
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

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/21

11:20 am-7:25 am

2 stops36h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

9:50 pm-7:40 am

1 stop41h 50m

$929

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

11:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/22

8:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops43h 10m

$950

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/26

9:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/31

9:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop42h 50m

$977

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/21

6:45 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

9:30 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,059

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

1:55 pm-11:50 am

3 stops37h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

5:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,189

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/13

10:20 pm-6:25 am

2 stops48h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/20

9:50 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 25m

$1,386

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

7:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/15

8:55 am-6:10 am

1 stop30h 15m

$2,892

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/17

2:30 pm-6:35 am

3 stops32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/24

1:05 pm-9:35 am

2 stops28h 30m

$2,969

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

11:15 pm-6:30 am

3 stops47h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

6:15 am-9:20 pm

3 stops47h 05m

$3,573

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

5:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/15

9:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops45h 40m

$3,646

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Sydney

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.

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

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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 25, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,043). 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 29, 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 29, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 $929 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways, starting at $977 and $1,059 round-trip. Cathay Pacific 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 $460 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $467 and Etihad Airways from $513 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 $667. On average you can expect to pay $1,817. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney (average of $1,043). 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$751Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$797Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$838Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
South AfricanCheapest$978Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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