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Johannesburg.$1,327 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jan, returning Sun, 2 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 12 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 2 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,327, select.

Johannesburg.$1,332 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 23 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 7 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 23 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,332, select.

Johannesburg.$1,336 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Mar, returning Wed, 19 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 5 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 19 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,336, select.

Johannesburg.$1,336 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Feb, returning Fri, 7 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 7 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 7 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,336, select.

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Sydney to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,327
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	14 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	13

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

: The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is $1,327. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 14 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
: Qantas and EL AL Israel Airlines fly direct from Sydney to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
: As of April 2024, there are 13 flights per week flying from Sydney to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
: The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually January.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Sunday, 12 January 2025.
: Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 34 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: Currently, Singapore Airlines and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

There is only one airline offering regular and direct flights to Johannesburg, and that is Qantas. However, you can find codeshare routes with South African Airways and Virgin Australia.
Utilising our whole month search tools might be key to saving money on this route, as often you will find much cheaper fares on either side of your preferred travel dates.

How easy is it to depart from Sydney Airport?

Sydney Airport is the main international hub for both the city of Sydney and the state of New South Wales. This airport has 3 terminals.

Terminal 1 – functions as the international terminal.

You’ll find that T1 has currency exchange services, ATMs, restaurants, duty-free shops, airline lounges, information desks, free WiFi, and charging points. For transfers you can take the T-Bus or the AirTrain for $6. This fee is waived if you fly with Virgin Australia or Qantas.

Recommended arrival time for checking in for an international flight is 2-3 hours.

What do I need before I depart from Sydney Airport?

All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.

What information do I need to know before arriving in Johannesburg?

The Johannesburg Airport is the primary airport for international travel into South Africa. This airport has 2 terminals.

Terminal A – all international flights are directed here.

Amenities at this airport include several premier lounges, free WiFi, cash machines, currency exchange services, duty-free outlets, food concessions, information desk, medical services, a pharmacy and public telephones.

What is the weather like in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg’s subtropical climate means that its summers average 21°C, and winters are around 10°C.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 8 hours behind Sydney during Standard Time (ST), and 9 hours behind Sydney during Daylight Savings Time (DST).

Is Johannesburg cheaper than Sydney?

Johannesburg is 50-70% cheaper than Sydney across dining, shopping, and rental costs. South Africa’s affordability has helped it become one of the hottest destinations in the world for all sorts of travellers and it makes for a fantastic holiday.

	Sydney	Johannesburg
Average cost of a meal for 2 people	$90	500ZAR ($47)
Average cost of a coffee	$3.90	24ZAR ($2.20)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD	$45	500ZAR ($47)

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of September 2017

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