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EY,QR Return flights from $1,682
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,682
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,682
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Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,703
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$1,769
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,882
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$2,044
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,465
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,757
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$3,372
QR Return flights from $1,732
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,732
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,752
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Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$1,796
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,866
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,008
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$2,280
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,447
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,717
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$3,369
EY Return flights from $1,770
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,770
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,770
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Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,777
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$1,794
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,380
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,720
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$3,084
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$3,193
SQ Return flights from $1,776
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,776
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,860
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Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$2,138
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$2,179
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,562
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$2,662
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$3,418
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$3,560
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$4,546
QR,VA Return flights from $1,781
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,781
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,801
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Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,820
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$1,842
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,117
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$2,532
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,585
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,867
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$3,338
EK,QR,TR Return flights from $1,788
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,788
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,903
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Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$2,134
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,188
QR,TR Return flights from $1,806
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,806
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,835
QR,SQ Return flights from $1,844
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,844
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$1,884
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Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,885
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,986
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$2,360
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,399
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,706
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,952
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$4,082
D7,EY,QR Return flights from $1,910
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,910
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,414
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Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,489
D7,EK,QR Return flights from $1,913
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,913
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$2,036
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Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,384
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$2,437
ET,QF,QR Return flights from $1,925
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,925
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,346
VA Return flights from $1,927
Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$1,927
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,950
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Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,977
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$2,018
Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,640
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$2,671
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,852
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$3,069
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$3,559
D7,QR Return flights from $1,936
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,936
EY,VA Return flights from $1,981
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,981
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,992
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Dep. Sun 07 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$2,015
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$2,043
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$3,341
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$3,961
QR,TK Return flights from $1,986
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,986
Dep. Fri 13 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$2,236
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Dep. Sun 27 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$2,527
Dep. Sun 20 DecRet. Thu 07 Jan$3,938
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$4,549

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Johannesburg

Return fares from Sydney to Johannesburg by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$1,663
Sep 2026
$1,680
Oct 2026
$1,725
Nov 2026
$1,703
Dec 2026
$1,938
Jan 2027
$1,712
Feb 2027
$1,711
Mar 2027
$4,409
Apr 2027
$1,338

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is April 2027, with return fares from $1,338 — 70% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $4,409).

When Should You Fly to Johannesburg?

Based on the fares we've tracked, April is typically the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg, with return fares from $1,338. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $4,409.

Across the year, return fares to Johannesburg average around $1,987. If you can travel in the off-peak months of April, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 33% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Johannesburg Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Johannesburg return airfares.

August 2026
$1,663
September 2026
$1,680
October 2026
$1,725
November 2026
$1,703
December 2026
$1,938
January 2027
$1,712
February 2027
$1,711
March 2027
$4,409
April 2027
$1,338

Average Sydney to Johannesburg Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Johannesburg return airfares.

July 2026
$2,759
August 2026
$2,532
September 2026
$2,634
October 2026
$2,381
November 2026
$2,316
December 2026
$2,748
January 2027
$2,414
February 2027
$2,254
March 2027
$2,404
April 2027
$2,528

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Johannesburg

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to travel is typically April.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is $1682.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is 20 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Johannesburg is Etihad Airways.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Qantas flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 14 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Johannesburg?

The IATA code for Johannesburg is JNB. It is located in South Africa at coordinates -26.13544, 28.2295.

When should you book flights to Johannesburg?

From our data, you should book flights to Johannesburg 60 days out.


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