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Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Johannesburg to Sydney

September 21 - September 26

Cheapest
Best

JNB - Sydney

$1,394

$1,025

Round trip

June 20 - June 27

Earliest

JNB - Sydney

$1,410

$1,042

Round trip

September 5 - September 14

JNB - Sydney

$1,335

$1,043

Round trip

October 23 - October 30

Best

JNB - Sydney

$1,491

$1,065

Round trip

July 21 - July 28

JNB - Sydney

$1,386

$1,085

Round trip

September 16 - September 30

JNB - Sydney

$1,336

$1,100

Round trip

September 15 - September 27

JNB - Sydney

$1,334

$1,105

Round trip

September 7 - September 14

JNB - Sydney

$1,365

$1,108

Round trip

October 20 - October 28

Best

JNB - Sydney

$1,484

$1,110

Round trip

October 25 - October 29

Best

JNB - Sydney

$1,507

$1,120

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney typically range from $917–$1780, with a median of $1167. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and 53% of recent fares were classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, new deals appear almost daily, making it easier to find suitable options.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney? The data indicates that February and January are the most affordable months to travel, both with a median fare of $518. Following these, May also offers more competitive pricing, with a median fare of $1073.
A typical journey from Johannesburg to Sydney takes about 35h 45m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 11,024 km.
For flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 17.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Sydney

Regular price: $1,218 - $1,845

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney is between $1218 and $1845. The current lowest deal is $1025 with Qatar Airways, for travel from Sep 21-Sep 26.

now $1,025

Low $1,218

High $1,845

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney is January, with a median price of $518. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1873. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $518

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,873

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

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Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Sydney

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Qatar Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,491

$1,144

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Qatar Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,407

$1,147

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Qatar Airways

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,410

$1,042

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

QantasLink

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,478

$1,176

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

QantasLink

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,584

$1,176

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

QantasLink

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

QantasLink

$1,582

$1,246

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

23 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 25

$1,786  →  $1,148

36%

21 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 23

$1,786  →  $1,157

35%

21 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 29

$1,782  →  $1,158

35%

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

$1,764  →  $1,147

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Sydney are near the typical level of $1167.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $518 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 35h 45m

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Sydney is 35h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 82.4% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Qatar Airways was found for $1025, departing September 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney appear frequently.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Departing from O. R. Tambo International offers a convenient option for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1025

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International provides an alternative departure point for your journey from Johannesburg to Sydney.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2404

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway to Sydney, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1025

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport (CBR) is a major hub with excellent road and rail connectivity to Sydney.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1276

Newcastle (NTL)

Newcastle Airport (NTL) is a significant regional airport easily accessible from Northern Sydney.

📍 ~135 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1507

Coffs Harbour (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) is a well-established regional airport with multiple airline carriers.

📍 ~430 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1534

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) offers reliable regional connectivity with multiple daily flights.

📍 ~340 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1380

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$2,064

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$2,066

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$2,080

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$2,703

$2,092

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92% AI deal score

$2,702

$2,092

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$3,830

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$4,224

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the best prices for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $1036. Booking 60+ days out typically results in an average price of $1339. Flights booked 7-13 days in advance have an average price of $1822, while those booked 28-59 days in advance average $1825. Across the trailing quarter, the lowest average price was observed for last-minute bookings.

A good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is typically considered to be $917 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1167. Prices can go up to $1780 or more for the higher end of the market. Historically, about 25% of all observed prices were at or below $917.

Historically, February and January are the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, both with a median price of $518. The annual median price for this route is $1167. May also offers a relatively lower median price of $1073 compared to the annual average. These trends are based on data from the trailing 270 days.