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Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

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October 12 - October 19

Cheapest

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,351

$1,180

Round trip

October 5 - October 19

Best

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,363

$1,185

Round trip

October 5 - October 21

Best

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,365

$1,188

Round trip

September 10 - September 21

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,370

$1,234

Round trip

October 10 - October 21

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,350

$1,239

Round trip

August 22 - August 29

Earliest

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,405

$1,240

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September 8 - September 22

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,348

$1,240

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September 6 - September 22

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,349

$1,240

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September 14 - September 21

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,410

$1,243

Round trip

September 15 - September 28

SYD - Johannesburg

$1,352

$1,244

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg cover a substantial distance of 11,024 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance means that journeys typically involve considerable travel time and often include multiple connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $1547–$2436, with a median price of $1963. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing and flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1286. Following closely, March offers a median fare of $1357, and May presents another cost-effective option with a median fare of $1521. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 4.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to longer overall travel times.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 55h 23m. This extended duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights, with most itineraries involving two stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Johannesburg

Regular price: $1,196 - $1,799

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is between $1196 and $1799. The current lowest deal is $1180 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $1,180

Low $1,196

High $1,799

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg is February, with a median price of $1286. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $2932. Prices are generally lower from February to August.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $1,286

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,932

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Direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

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Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Johannesburg

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

$1,596

$1,475

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

$1,448

$1,289

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,420

$1,263

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,346

$1,299

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,356

$1,306

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,362

$1,304

One-way

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

26 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 27

$1,967 → $1,315

33%

25 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 27

$1,977 → $1,335

32%

26 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 28

$1,977 → $1,350

32%

28 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 30

$1,977 → $1,350

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Sydney - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Johannesburg are above the typical level, with a median price of $1963.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $1286.

Historically, February, March, and May offer the lowest median prices for flights to Johannesburg.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 55h 23m.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is 55 hours 23 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 4.1% of deals are direct; connecting flights with 2 stopovers are typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is an airline offering direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about one per day.

Historically, deals for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg appear frequently, about once a day.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1180

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1180

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative arrival option for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$2754

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is a useful alternative for Johannesburg, offering easier terminal navigation and faster check-in processes.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2754

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein is a major domestic hub with reliable scheduled services, offering good infrastructure and accessibility within South Africa.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1773

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a reliable regional airport serving the eastern part of the country.

📍 ~330 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1907

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International is a domestic airport within reasonable driving distance for northern Gauteng travelers, avoiding major metropolitan hub congestion.

📍 ~290 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1793

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub with a wide variety of airlines and destinations, offering high reliability and capacity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1636

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the best prices for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1862. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $2231, while booking 7-13 days out averages $2329. Even booking more than 60 days in advance tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $2145.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is considered to be $1547 or less. The median price for this route was $1963. Prices typically range, with 75% of prices being $2436 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg are February, March, and May. February typically has a median price of $1286, while March sees a median of $1357. May also offers competitive pricing with a median of $1521. The annual median price for this route is $1963, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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