Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg
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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.
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.
Average Sydney to Johannesburg Return Prices
These are the average prices for Sydney to Johannesburg return airfares.
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 $1620.
What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is 09 October 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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