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Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

SYD — JNB
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£854
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 1 airline has flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at £851. Qantas Airways is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Kempton Park
Sandton
Edenvale
Middelburg

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Top airline flying from Sydney to OR Tambo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sydney to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£851Average£2,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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