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SQ Return flights from $1,687

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$1,687

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$1,779

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Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$1,789

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,742

EY Return flights from $1,754

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$1,754

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$1,772

EY,QR Return flights from $1,775

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$1,775

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$1,969

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Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$1,990

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,003

QR Return flights from $1,850

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$1,850

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,185

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Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,344

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,428

QR,VA Return flights from $1,919

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$1,919

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,711

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Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$3,059

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$3,073

EY,TK Return flights from $1,933

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$1,933

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$1,953

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Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$1,954

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,425

EK,EY Return flights from $2,013

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,013

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,016

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Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,084

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,181

CX,EY Return flights from $2,041

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,041

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,055

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Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,088

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,431

QR,SQ Return flights from $2,045

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,045

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,527

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Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,582

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$3,098

CX,QR Return flights from $2,050

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,050

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,206

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Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,281

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,283

EY,SA Return flights from $2,110

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,110

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,116

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Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,243

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,467

EY,WB Return flights from $2,112

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,112

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,117

EY,SA,VA Return flights from $2,114

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,114

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,119

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Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,227

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,430

EK Return flights from $2,132

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,132

Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,134

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Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,290

Dep.art Fri 29 JanRet.urn Fri 29 Jan^$2,305

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,313

QR,TK Return flights from $2,156

Dep.art Mon 21 SepRet.urn Wed 21 Oct^$2,156

Dep.art Tue 08 SepRet.urn Tue 29 Sep^$2,187

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Dep.art Sun 20 SepRet.urn Mon 19 Oct^$2,350

Dep.art Mon 23 NovRet.urn Tue 12 Jan^$2,496

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Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Johannesburg from Australia and flights to South Africa. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney

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

$1,993

Sep 2026

$1,680

Oct 2026

$1,609

Nov 2026

$1,670

Jan 2027

$2,057

Feb 2027

$1,834

Apr 2027

$1,351

May 2027

$1,348

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is May 2027, with return fares from $1,348 — 34% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,057).

When Should You Fly to Johannesburg?

Based on the fares we've tracked, May is typically the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg, with return fares from $1,348. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,057 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Johannesburg average around $1,693. If you can travel in the off-peak months of May, April and October, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Sydney to Johannesburg Return Prices

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

August 2026

$1,993

September 2026

$1,680

October 2026

$1,609

November 2026

$1,670

January 2027

$2,057

February 2027

$1,834

April 2027

$1,351

May 2027

$1,348

Average Sydney to Johannesburg Return Prices

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

August 2026

$2,603

September 2026

$2,638

October 2026

$2,436

November 2026

$2,336

December 2026

$3,557

January 2027

$2,454

February 2027

$2,276

March 2027

$2,384

April 2027

$2,539

May 2027

$2,304

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 May.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is $1687.

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 September 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Johannesburg is Singapore Airlines.

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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