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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost C$ 1,550 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,542 and C$ 2,353 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 11h 50m. The most common departure time is 5:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 12 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 5:55 pm and will be landing in Sydney at 1:45 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sydney jets off at 5:55 pm and lands at 1:45 pm.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Sydney flights

  • Is on-site accommodation available at Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Passengers arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney, can stay at the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel located just beside the airport train station. Other convenient options include the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel and the ibis budget Sydney Airport, which are both located just a short walk from the airport terminals.

  • Can I fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?

    There are no direct flight routes available between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, and Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney. Most flights from OR Tambo to Kingsford Smith, with airlines such as Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines, involve a single layover on route. On some flights with Malaysian Airlines or with multiple airlines, you can expect to make two stops before you land in Sydney.

  • Is transport available at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Kingsford Smith Airport is well connected to Sydney city centre by a range of transport options. Passengers can take trains to the city centre from the station located between Terminals 2 and 3. Train fares cost around 15 AUD and take approximately 40min. Taxis are also available outside the airport terminals. Taxis to Sydney city centre generally cost 50-70 AUD and take around 15min.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Sydney.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    You can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,850 or less one-way.
  • There are a range of convenient short and long-stay parking options available at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Car parking spaces can be booked in advance and all car parks are located no more than a 5min walk from the airport terminals.
  • Passengers departing on international flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport can make use of the Mashonzha Premium Lounge or the Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge, which are both in Terminal A. The Mashonzha Lounge is located after immigration and past the Duty-Free Area. Meanwhile, the Bidvest Lounge can be found on the Mezzanine Level. Entry to the lounges costs around 260 ZAR (23 AUD) per person.
  • Passengers travelling from the downtown area to Johannesburg Airport can take the North-South Line from Johannesburg Park bus stop to Marlboro and then take the East-West Line OR Tambo Service to the airport. This journey takes around 25min and costs around 250 ZAR (22 AUD).
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Thursday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Friday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Saturday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

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Nonstop returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Thursday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Friday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

Saturday

EL AL, Qantas Airways

EL AL, Qantas Airways

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Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Sydney (SYD)Australia

Cabin classes:

C$ 2,543
C$ 2,623

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