How many flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 17.7% of flights from Johannesburg to Sydney were non-stop. For flights that included connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, many travelers on this route typically experience at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney typically takes about 12 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 11024 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 24 hours and 35 minutes. This significant difference highlights the impact of layovers on total travel time for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney have been frequent. This route is often observed to have competitive pricing. Travelers can typically find favorable deals when planning their trips, based on pricing trends over the trailing 30 days.

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2026-09-07 – 2026-09-14
JNB - Sydney
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$1,351
$907
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JNB - Sydney
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$1,351
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Johannesburg to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, fares typically range from $936–$1940, with a median of $1180. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 29% of recent fares from Johannesburg to Sydney have been classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, the data indicates that February and January are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $518. Following these, May also presents a more budget-friendly option with a median fare of $1073.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Sydney takes about 12h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 11024 kilometers between the two cities. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one connection, with the median connecting flight taking 35h 5m.

Most itineraries for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are connecting flights, with only 17.7% being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Sydney

Regular price: $1,191 - $2,025

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1191 USD and 2025 USD. The current lowest deal is 941 USD with Qatar Airways for travel from Sep 3 to Sep 10.

now $941

Low $1,191

High $2,025

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney is February, with a median price of $518. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2211. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $518

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,211

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Sydney

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,669

$1,133

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,766

$1,147

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,650

$984

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,650

$1,016

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,628

$1,015

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,637

$1,148

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 18

$1,650 → $984

40%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$1,764 → $1,123

36%

23 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 30

$1,752 → $1,113

36%

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$1,755 → $1,117

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Sydney are above the typical level, with deals from $941.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $518 for Johannesburg to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 10m

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney takes 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights on the Johannesburg to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$955

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is an alternative departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,986

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,025

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport with frequent flights to Australian hubs.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,259

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Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

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$6,517

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QantasLink

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From JNB

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Dec 30

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$6,517

$3,644

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QantasLink

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From JNB

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Dec 24

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$6,589

$3,821

Save $2,768

QantasLink

Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 22

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$6,788

$3,859

Save $2,929

QantasLink

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,564

$1,851

Save $713

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 29

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,563

$1,851

Save $712

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Aug 04

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,770

$1,990

Save $780

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 22

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$5,176

$3,418

Save $1,758

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 22

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$6,576

$3,833

Save $2,743

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the best prices for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $1036. Booking 60+ days in advance typically resulted in an average price of $1339. Prices generally increased to an average of $1822 when booking 7-13 days out, and $1825 for flights booked 28-59 days in advance across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney was considered to be $936 or less. The median price for this route was $1180. Prices typically ranged up to $1940 for the higher end of fares during the 90-day period.

Historically, January and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, with a median price of $518 for both. The annual median price for this route was $1180. May was observed to have a median price of $1073. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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Johannesburg to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Sydney

Regular price: $1,191 - $2,025

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1191 USD and 2025 USD. The current lowest deal is 941 USD with Qatar Airways for travel from Sep 3 to Sep 10.

now $941

Low $1,191

High $2,025

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

February

Cheapest

Flights from $518

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,211

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Sydney

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,669

$1,133

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,766

$1,147

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,650

$984

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,650

$1,016

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,628

$1,015

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,637

$1,148

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 18

$1,650 → $984

40%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$1,764 → $1,123

36%

23 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 30

$1,752 → $1,113

36%

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$1,755 → $1,117

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Sydney are above the typical level, with deals from $941.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $518 for Johannesburg to Sydney.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 10m

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney takes 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights on the Johannesburg to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$955

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is an alternative departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,986

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,025

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport with frequent flights to Australian hubs.

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$6,576

$3,833

Save $2,743

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights average 12h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Aug 17

Oct 05

Dec 31

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 24

Oct 22

Nov 30

Nov 29

Aug 04

Nov 22

Dec 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

What is a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

How many flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Johannesburg to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights average 12h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Aug 17

Oct 05

Dec 31

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 24

Oct 22

Nov 30

Nov 29

Aug 04

Nov 22

Dec 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

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

What is a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?