What percentage of Sydney to Johannesburg flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.6% of flights from Sydney to Johannesburg were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most journeys on this route involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Johannesburg?

The median direct flight time from Sydney to Johannesburg is approximately 14 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 11,024 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 26 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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 to secure more favorable fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those looking to book this 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 international route. This journey typically involves significant travel time due to the vast distance between the two cities.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $1666–$2328, with a median of $1929. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg? The most affordable months to fly are typically June, with a median fare of $1604, followed by November at $1648, and April at $1657. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower overall travel costs.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 14h 50m. However, given that most itineraries involve stopovers, the median connecting journey time is considerably longer at 38h 25m, while direct flights, when available, would take 14h 50m.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Johannesburg

Regular price: A$1,597 - A$2,603

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

Regular prices for this route are between 1597 AUD and 2603 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1831 AUD with Malindo Airways, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 16.

now A$1,831

Low A$1,597

High A$2,603

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg is June, with a median price of $1604. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2443. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,604

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,443

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, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,077

A$2,034

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,178

A$2,036

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,179

A$2,039

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Malindo Airways, Etihad Airways

A$1,989

A$1,903

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Malindo Airways, Etihad Airways

A$1,989

A$1,903

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,169

A$2,034

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,536 → A$2,091

18%

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

A$2,313 → A$2,039

12%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

A$2,536 → A$2,338

16 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 15

A$2,014 → A$1,856

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $1604

Historically, June has offered the lowest median prices for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 14h 50m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is 14h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.4% of available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,747

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) provides an alternative departure option for your journey to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,997

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,744

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.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,182

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Feb 28

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$7,780

$5,331

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Feb 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,411

$5,242

Save $2,169

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Feb 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,780

$5,244

Save $2,536

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Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,423

$5,244

Save $2,179

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Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,445

$5,316

Save $2,129

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Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,564

$5,319

Save $2,245

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Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 07

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89% AI deal score

$7,479

$5,321

Save $2,158

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From WSI

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Feb 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,362

$5,328

Save $2,034

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,442

$5,328

Save $2,114

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,302

$5,328

Save $1,974

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,302

$5,328

Save $1,974

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

89% AI deal score

$7,404

$5,328

Save $2,076

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

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 $1892. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $2526. Prices generally start to increase again for bookings made 60 or more days out, averaging around $2100.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg was considered to be $1666 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1929. Prices above $2328 were typically in the higher range for this route.

Historically, June has been one of the best months to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg, with a median price of $1604. November and April also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $1648 and $1657, respectively. The annual median price for this route is typically around $1929, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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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$1,597 - A$2,603

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

Regular prices for this route are between 1597 AUD and 2603 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1831 AUD with Malindo Airways, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 16.

now A$1,831

Low A$1,597

High A$2,603

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,604

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,443

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, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,077

A$2,034

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,178

A$2,036

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,179

A$2,039

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Malindo Airways, Etihad Airways

A$1,989

A$1,903

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Malindo Airways, Etihad Airways

A$1,989

A$1,903

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Johannesburg

Sydney (SYD) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

A$2,169

A$2,034

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,536 → A$2,091

18%

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

A$2,313 → A$2,039

12%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

A$2,536 → A$2,338

16 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 15

A$2,014 → A$1,856

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $1604

Historically, June has offered the lowest median prices for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 14h 50m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is 14h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.4% of available routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,747

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) provides an alternative departure option for your journey to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,997

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,744

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

89% AI deal score

$7,404

$5,328

Save $2,076

Vietjet Air, +1

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 are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices around $1604

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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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 are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices around $1604

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

Feb 28

Feb 07

Feb 28

Feb 14

Feb 07

Feb 14

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 07

Feb 07

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?