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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

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SQ Return flights from $1,352
Dep. Thu 15 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,352
Dep. Fri 21 MayRet. Fri 04 Jun$1,362
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Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$1,779
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,781
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Thu 12 Nov$1,781
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,864
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,980
Dep. Sat 27 MarRet. Tue 20 Apr$2,001
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$2,029
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$2,130
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$2,220
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,220
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$2,322
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$2,569
Dep. Tue 01 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$3,606

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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.

Jul 2026
$2,411
Aug 2026
$2,042
Sep 2026
$1,680
Oct 2026
$1,626
Nov 2026
$1,670
Jan 2027
$2,057
Feb 2027
$1,834
Apr 2027
$1,359

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is April 2027, with return fares from $1,359 — 44% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $2,411).

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 $1,359. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,411.

Across the year, return fares to Johannesburg average around $1,835. If you can travel in the off-peak months of April, October and November, you'll generally pay up to 26% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Johannesburg Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,411
August 2026
$2,042
September 2026
$1,680
October 2026
$1,626
November 2026
$1,670
January 2027
$2,057
February 2027
$1,834
April 2027
$1,359

Average Sydney to Johannesburg Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,859
August 2026
$2,577
September 2026
$2,644
October 2026
$2,401
November 2026
$2,340
December 2026
$3,557
January 2027
$2,409
February 2027
$2,215
March 2027
$2,354
April 2027
$2,568

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 $1353.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Johannesburg is 15 April 2027.

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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