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

Historically, only a small percentage of flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are non-stop. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.5% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one layover.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney typically takes around 12 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 11024 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 26 hours and 5 minutes. This significant difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available, compared to journeys involving layovers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are observed frequently. This route is classified as one where competitive deals appear with regularity. Travelers can typically find favorable fares, suggesting that with some flexibility, securing a good price is often achievable.

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2026-10-29 – 2026-11-03
JNB - Sydney
83% AI deal score
$1,617
$892
Round trip
2026-12-07 – 2026-12-30
JNB - Sydney
95% AI deal score
$1,541
$898
Round trip
2026-11-05 – 2026-11-18
JNB - Sydney
92% AI deal score
$1,223
$937
Round trip
2026-11-07 – 2026-11-21
JNB - Sydney
91% AI deal score
$1,219
$961
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-09
JNB - Sydney
92% AI deal score
$1,273
$978
Round trip
2026-10-30 – 2026-11-13
JNB - Sydney
91% AI deal score
$1,428
$1,060
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-16
JNB - Sydney
85% AI deal score
$1,232
$1,063
Round trip
2026-11-11 – 2026-11-15
JNB - Sydney
91% AI deal score
$1,299
$1,065
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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-10
JNB - Sydney
90% AI deal score
$1,268
$1,066
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2026-10-31 – 2026-11-07
JNB - Sydney
92% AI deal score
$1,513
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Johannesburg to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

For those seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, fares typically range from $1441 to $2041, with a median price of $1739. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Sydney takes approximately 12h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time rather than a direct flight. The median connecting flight time is significantly longer, at 37h 5m, while non-stop flights, though rare, have a median duration of 12h 10m.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, April stands out with a median fare of $1146. August is also a more affordable option, with median fares around $1172. July follows as another relatively cheaper month, showing a median fare of $1410.

The route from Johannesburg to Sydney is predominantly served by connecting flights, with only 2.5% of recent fares being non-stop. This means most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

The distance between Johannesburg and Sydney is approximately 11024 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This substantial distance often contributes to longer flight times and typically involves connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Sydney

Regular price: $1,358 - $1,840

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1358 and $1840. The current lowest deal is $892 with Qatar Airways for travel from Oct 29-Nov 3.

now $892

Low $1,358

High $1,840

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney is April, with a median price of $1146. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2104. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,146

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,104

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

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Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Sydney

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,438

$1,376

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,445

$1,406

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,474

$1,416

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,547

$1,425

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,547

$1,425

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,469

$1,425

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$1,617 → $892

45%

23 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 30

$1,541 → $898

42%

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

$1,636 → $1,129

31%

26 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 27

$1,514 → $1,090

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Sydney are near the typical level at $892.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $1146 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 10m

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney is 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.5% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers a deal at $892

Qatar Airways has a recent deal for $892 from October 29 to November 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$913

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 ~$1,965

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$904

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport with a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~$1,251

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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From JNB

Elite

Oct 28

Sydney, Australia

95% AI deal score

$2,652

$1,607

Save $1,045

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 31

Sydney, Australia

95% AI deal score

$2,650

$1,615

Save $1,035

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 29

Sydney, Australia

95% AI deal score

$2,669

$1,621

Save $1,048

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 29

Sydney, Australia

95% AI deal score

$2,652

$1,621

Save $1,031

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 18

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$2,626

$1,764

Save $862

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 29

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$2,669

$1,771

Save $898

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 01

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,524

$1,756

Save $768

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 25

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,650

$1,809

Save $841

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 18

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$2,509

$1,810

Save $699

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 24

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$6,059

$3,843

Save $2,216

QantasLink

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 23

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$10,765

$8,104

Save $2,661

QantasLink

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 17

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$10,962

$8,290

Save $2,672

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1769. Booking too close to the departure date, such as 0-6 days in advance, generally results in higher prices, with an average of $1861. Conversely, booking 7-13 days out also shows a higher average price of $2300, indicating that planning within the 14-27 day window can be more cost-effective.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney is considered to be $1441 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1739. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $2041 or less, highlighting that securing a fare around $1441 represents a competitive deal.

Historically, April and August have been the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney. In April, the median price was $1146, while in August, it was $1172. The annual median price for this route is $1739, making these months significantly more affordable. July also presented a relatively lower median price of $1410 compared to the annual average.

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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: $1,358 - $1,840

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1358 and $1840. The current lowest deal is $892 with Qatar Airways for travel from Oct 29-Nov 3.

now $892

Low $1,358

High $1,840

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,146

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,104

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Sydney

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,438

$1,376

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,445

$1,406

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,474

$1,416

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,547

$1,425

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,547

$1,425

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Sydney

Johannesburg (JNB) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,469

$1,425

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$1,617 → $892

45%

23 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 30

$1,541 → $898

42%

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

$1,636 → $1,129

31%

26 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 27

$1,514 → $1,090

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney

Johannesburg - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Sydney are near the typical level at $892.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $1146 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 10m

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney is 12h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.5% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers a deal at $892

Qatar Airways has a recent deal for $892 from October 29 to November 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals on flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

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

💸 Flights from ~$913

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 ~$1,965

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$904

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport with a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

92% AI deal score

$10,962

$8,290

Save $2,672

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 near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 12h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Qatar Airways offers a deal at $892

Deals are frequent on 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

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Mar 31

Oct 29

Oct 29

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Oct 29

Nov 01

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Nov 18

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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 near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 12h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Qatar Airways offers a deal at $892

Deals are frequent on 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

Oct 28

Mar 31

Oct 29

Oct 29

Mar 18

Oct 29

Nov 01

Mar 25

Nov 18

Dec 24

Dec 23

Dec 17

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?