Sydney, AustraliaJohannesburg, South Africa

Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 14h 17m (11,024 km). Qantas flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1056 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

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Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the tarmac at Mascot Airport, Sydney, Australia. — lounges at Sydney Airport

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Airlines flying Sydney to Johannesburg

Carriers on SYD–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Qantasnonstop fare seen

Sydney to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1056 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $697. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	—	$807 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$105616 Nov 2026 · Qantas	$697 · 3 stops16 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$13393 Dec 2026 · Qantas	$986 · 4 stops3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$17649 Jan 2027 · Qantas	$805 · 1 stop29 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	—	$799 · 1 stop11 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $697 in November 2026, against $799 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sydney to Johannesburg, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Johannesburg

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South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Sydney to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Sydney to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 14h 17m, covering 11,024 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Sydney from Johannesburg by air?

The great-circle distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 11,024 km (6,850 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SYD–JNB route include Qantas. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Sydney to Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SYD–JNB was $1056 USD with Qantas (nonstop), departing 16 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $697 one-way, against $986 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Sydney to Johannesburg?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $697 with 3 stops against $1056 nonstop, a saving of $359. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Australia to South Africa?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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