Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney (JNB - SYD)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,122	Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia 1 stop 34 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is currently $1,122
Cheapest one-way flight	$543	Etihad 1 stop 37 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is currently $543
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,187	Qantas Nonstop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is currently $1,187
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,187	Qantas Nonstop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Sydney is currently $1,187
Cheapest business class flights	$3,579	Etihad 1 stop 37 hr Mon, Jul 13 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is currently $3,579

Fastest flight	12 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Sydney takes 12 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $920–1,300
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,400–8,100

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Sydney

Qantas

Nonstop

from $1,187

Typical price: $1,100–1,850

4 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - SYD Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat

57 weekly connecting flights

JNB - SYD Every Tue, Fri, Sun
Emirates

from $1,370

Typical price: $1,300–2,100

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - SYD Every day
Singapore Airlines

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - SYD Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,519

Typical price: $960–1,950

18 weekly connecting flights

JNB - SYD Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
LATAM

15 weekly connecting flights

JNB - SYD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $1,122

Typical price: $1,100–2,000

14 weekly connecting flights

JNB - SYD Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $920 to $1,300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $1,122. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $543.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,187, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,370, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,519, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,122, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Sydney starts at $1,122 from Sun, Jun 14 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $543 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

12 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Sydney.

Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 4 nonstop flights and 57 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney are:

Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Singapore Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Cathay Pacific offers 18 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
LATAM offers 15 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Sydney.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $1,122. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $543.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,187, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,370, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,519, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is $1,122, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 28.

Qantas flies direct from Johannesburg to Sydney.

There are 4 Qantas direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Sydney at price $1,187 is offered by Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas flies direct from Johannesburg to Sydney.

There are 4 Qantas direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Sydney start at $1,187 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with Qantas.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Sydney start at $3,579 from Mon, Jul 13 to Sun, Jul 26 with Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Sydney start at $1,122 from Sun, Jun 14 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Sydney starts at $1,187 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qantas.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Sydney at price $1,187 is offered by Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.