What percentage of Sydney to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg make up approximately 3.2% of all available flights. The majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, the median number of stopovers is two. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight time from Sydney to Johannesburg is approximately 14 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 11024 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 24 hours and 40 minutes. This accounts for the additional time spent during layovers and 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 more favorable pricing. The route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Sydney to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

For travelers 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, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $1286. This is followed by March, where median fares are around $1357, and May, with a median of $1521. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 3.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should expect to make multiple stops on their journey.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 33h 55m. While the non-stop flight time is 14h 50m, the prevalence of connecting flights means that most travelers will experience a considerably longer overall travel duration.

The distance between Sydney and Johannesburg is approximately 11024 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance contributes to the extended flight times and the common need for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Johannesburg

Regular price: A$1,568 - A$2,855

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is AUD 1568 to AUD 2855. The current lowest deal is AUD 1592 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 29.

now A$1,592

Low A$1,568

High A$2,855

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

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Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Johannesburg

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,740

A$1,756

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$1,725

A$1,692

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$1,745

A$1,829

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$1,745

A$1,741

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,773

A$1,621

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,778

A$1,692

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 31

A$2,558 → A$2,160

16%

29 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 31

A$2,531 → A$2,201

13%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

A$2,526 → A$2,270

10%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$2,558 → A$2,314

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Sydney - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Johannesburg are near the typical level at $1592.

📅 Best time to fly

February, March, and May are cheapest

Historically, February ($1286), March ($1357), and May ($1521) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 14h 50m

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 14h 50m, while connecting flights average 33h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.2% of recent fares are direct, with most routes involving two or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink has offered direct flights on this route, providing a faster travel option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,466

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,692

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

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

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,107

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Jan 21

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Jan 14

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$7,028

$5,994

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Jan 14

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83% AI deal score

$7,024

$5,994

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From SYD

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Dec 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$9,039

$6,655

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From SYD

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Mar 06

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$8,112

$6,761

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Oct 29

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83% AI deal score

$8,720

$6,828

Save $1,892

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From SYD

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Dec 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

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$9,001

$6,853

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From SYD

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Jan 21

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$2,805

$2,589

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From SYD

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$2,805

$2,593

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From SYD

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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83% AI deal score

$2,796

$2,596

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From SYD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1862. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices around $2231, while booking 7-13 days out averages $2329. Even booking 60+ days in advance can result in higher prices, averaging $2145, indicating that the optimal window is closer to the departure date but not last-minute.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is considered to be $1621 or less. The median price for this route was $2028. Prices can go up to $2440 or more for the higher end of the market. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period.

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 significant savings are possible by choosing to travel in these months.

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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$1,568 - A$2,855

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg is AUD 1568 to AUD 2855. The current lowest deal is AUD 1592 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 29.

now A$1,592

Low A$1,568

High A$2,855

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

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,740

A$1,756

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$1,725

A$1,692

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$1,745

A$1,829

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Scoot

A$1,745

A$1,741

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

FlyAsianXpress

A$1,773

A$1,621

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

A$1,778

A$1,692

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 31

A$2,558 → A$2,160

16%

29 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 31

A$2,531 → A$2,201

13%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

A$2,526 → A$2,270

10%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$2,558 → A$2,314

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Sydney - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Johannesburg are near the typical level at $1592.

📅 Best time to fly

February, March, and May are cheapest

Historically, February ($1286), March ($1357), and May ($1521) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 14h 50m

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 14h 50m, while connecting flights average 33h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.2% of recent fares are direct, with most routes involving two or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink has offered direct flights on this route, providing a faster travel option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,466

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,692

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

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

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$2,796

$2,600

Save $196

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Johannesburg

Sydney to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Sydney - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

February, March, and May are cheapest

Direct flights take 14h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

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Dec 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How early should I book Sydney to Johannesburg flights to get the cheapest price?

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

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

What percentage of Sydney to Johannesburg flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Sydney to Johannesburg?

How often do Sydney to Johannesburg flight prices drop?

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Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Sydney to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Sydney - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

February, March, and May are cheapest

Direct flights take 14h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Jan 21

Jan 14

Jan 14

Dec 24

Mar 06

Oct 29

Dec 29

Jan 21

Jan 21

Jan 21

Jan 19

Jan 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How early should I book Sydney to Johannesburg flights to get the cheapest price?

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

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