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Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Sydney and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £785 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with £1,201 for direct.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Perth (PER) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £1,031 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,155, a difference of £124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 00:10
• Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 01:15.

The flight takes about 14h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £1,081. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 14h 40m, covering 6,846 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £729.

Qantas Airways is the only airline operating Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Perth (PER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 04m, compared to 24h 11m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 25h 42m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 8 hours behind Sydney (South Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from £893 to £1,326, with an average of £1,081 over the past 12 months. Anything below £893 counts as a good deal.