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$482+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Sydney (SYD)

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JNB — SYD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 62 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$833
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$482
(SmartFares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,056

Good round-trip deal

$1,101 or less

Good one-way deal

$666 or less
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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 10/129:50 amJNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/159:30 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/3$833
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/910:10 amSYD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$867
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 11/39:50 amJNB - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/174:20 pmSYD - JNB
2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$903
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/178:55 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Sun 8/247:00 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop18h 15mSouth African
Deal found 7/3$996
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/46:45 pmJNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 8/139:30 amSYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,050
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 9/191:55 pmJNB - SYD
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 10/53:50 pmSYD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,071

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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

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

9:50 am-7:10 am

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/15

9:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop43h 50m

$833

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/21

11:20 am-6:10 am

1 stop34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

10:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$867

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/3

9:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/17

4:20 pm-7:10 am

2 stops47h 50m

$903

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/17

8:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/24

7:00 pm-5:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

$996

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/4

6:45 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/13

9:30 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,050

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

1:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

3:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,071

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$482

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

11:05 am-1:25 pm

2 stops41h 20m

$508

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

5:30 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$657

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/30

4:10 pm-6:50 am

3 stops53h 40m

$741

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

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

Arrive at JNB 3 hours early due to long security lines, especially for international flights.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
SYD

Use the train from SYD to central Sydney for a quick 15-25 minute ride after customs.

Read more about SYDby John Walton
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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 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 June 27, 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 62 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 $1,040). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,630). 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 July 3, 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 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
South African
7.5
Good
35 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 3 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $833 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and South African, starting at $867 and $996 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 24% 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 $482 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $657 and Qatar Airways from $741 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 $588. On average you can expect to pay $1,829. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $866.

  • 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 $1,040). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,630). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Sydney

Discover the top 3 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$751Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$798Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
South AfricanCheapest$978Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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