What percentage of Sydney to Johannesburg flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg accounted for 3.2% of all available flights. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should anticipate that most options will include at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg has a median duration of 14 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 24 hours and 40 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 11024 kilometers. Travelers should factor in the longer duration when considering connecting flights.

How often do Sydney to Johannesburg flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to Johannesburg route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. These price fluctuations are observed across a 30-day window, suggesting regular changes in pricing for this particular route.

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Sydney to Johannesburg: Overview

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 route. This means you can expect a significant journey, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

When looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $1621–$2440, with a median price of $2028. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg, the data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1286. Following closely are March, with a median of $1357, and May, where the median fare is $1521.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Sydney to Johannesburg, including connections, takes approximately 33h 55m. For the rare direct flights, the journey time is around 14h 50m, but given that most itineraries involve stopovers, you should plan for a considerably longer travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Johannesburg

Regular price: A$1,625 - A$2,652

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is AUD 1625 to AUD 2652. The current lowest deal is AUD 1590 with Singapore Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 21.

now A$1,590

Low A$1,625

High A$2,652

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 $1001. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $2978. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,001

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,978

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Johannesburg

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,255

A$1,866

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,056

A$1,827

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,017

A$1,839

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,119

A$1,839

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$2,110

A$1,835

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$1,927

A$1,853

One-way

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

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

A$2,829 → A$1,885

33%

17 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 18

A$2,786 → A$1,862

33%

13 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 16

A$2,783 → A$2,038

27%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$2,663 → A$1,929

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Sydney - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Johannesburg are near the typical level of $2028.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1001.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 50m.

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg takes 14h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 3.2% of recent flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink has offered direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals from Sydney to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing multiple times within 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for direct or connecting flights to Johannesburg.

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

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Consider Western Sydney International Airport for flights to Johannesburg, offering another Sydney departure option.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway to Johannesburg, offering direct access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,672

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~A$2,237

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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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 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices around $2231, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $2329. Even booking 60+ days out was generally more expensive, with an average price of $2145.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg was considered to be $1621 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $2028. Prices above $2440 were in the more expensive range. These figures are based on flight data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg include February, with a median price of $1286, and March, with a median price of $1357. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1521. The annual median price for this route was $2028, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings for travelers.

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Sydney to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Johannesburg

Regular price: A$1,625 - A$2,652

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is AUD 1625 to AUD 2652. The current lowest deal is AUD 1590 with Singapore Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 21.

now A$1,590

Low A$1,625

High A$2,652

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,001

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,978

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Johannesburg

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,255

A$1,866

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,056

A$1,827

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,017

A$1,839

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,119

A$1,839

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$2,110

A$1,835

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

A$1,927

A$1,853

One-way

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

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

A$2,829 → A$1,885

33%

17 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 18

A$2,786 → A$1,862

33%

13 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 16

A$2,783 → A$2,038

27%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$2,663 → A$1,929

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg