Cheap flights from Sydney to Johannesburg from R8 924

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sydney is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 986, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of February, then departing from Sydney during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R19 005.

The cheapest day to depart from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R22 537. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Sydney because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R34 140.

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Sydney Kingsford Smith - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R21 110 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sydney for as low as R18 703 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

As of March 2026, prices for Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 5% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Etihad Airways, RwandAir, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sydney according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 70% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 35% of flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 158 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Qantas Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 35% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.