Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) jetting off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 56 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
The busiest route is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), with 8 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JNB to SYD is the 17:20 Qantas option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 18:40 with Qantas.
Your flight from Johannesburg to SYD won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
When taking off from JNB, you can take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with Qantas.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Johannesburg to SYD. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
From the centre of Johannesburg, JNB is around 29 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
Have an early flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
ج.م. 22,999 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 43,635. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 8 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Johannesburg to SYD around that time.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Sydney, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Johannesburg to SYD, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sydney right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach are major attractions which should feature on every Sydney itinerary.
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