Statistics on Sydney-Johannesburg flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to Johannesburg from Sydney airport is $ 1604 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1439 (in march) and $ 1986 (in january), which is a saving of $ 165 or a surplus of $ 383 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1271 to $1327 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Johannesburg plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 61685 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1439, saving $ 165 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1604). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1986).

Flight Sydney-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1556 $ 1986 very high price
February$ 1164 $ 1453 good price
March$ 1149 $ 1439 very good price
April$ 1298 $ 1627 fair price
May$ 1153 $ 1478 good price
June$ 1190 $ 1534 good price
July$ 1317 $ 1678 fair price
August$ 1150 $ 1446 good price
September$ 1174 $ 1671 fair price
October$ 1186 $ 1499 good price
November$ 1176 $ 1468 good price
December$ 1571 $ 1965 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Johannesburg

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Johannesburg range from $773 to $2100. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $774 to $829), 1% at the maximum price (from $2045 to $2100). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1271 to $1327 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Johannesburg flight

There are 9 companies that serve Sydney from Johannesburg airport: Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Vietjet Air, Virgin Australia, Airasia X, Scoot and Qatar Airways.

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Data analysis:

Of the 61685 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Sydney->Johannesburg route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Sydney-Johannesburg flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 68 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Johannesburg flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $92. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $60.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Sydney departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $107. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a saturday may cost you an additional $78.

Top prices Sydney-Johannesburg

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Johannesburg01-08 to 15-08-2025$ 740 
Sydney → Johannesburg11-08 to 26-08-2025$ 727 
Sydney → Johannesburg01-09 to 15-09-2025$ 744 
Sydney → Johannesburg16-09 to 30-09-2025$ 727 
Sydney → Johannesburg14-10 to 20-10-2025$ 748 
Sydney → Johannesburg19-10 to 28-10-2025$ 744 
Sydney → Johannesburg21-10 to 28-10-2025$ 740 
Sydney → Johannesburg03-11 to 21-11-2025$ 727 
Sydney → Johannesburg20-11 to 29-11-2025$ 727 
Sydney → Johannesburg01-02 to 28-02-2026$ 742 

When to book your flight Sydney - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1440 $, which is a saving of 164 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (306 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to Johannesburg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1460 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1777), 6 to 7 months ($ 1755), 7 to 8 months ($ 1767), 8 to 9 months ($ 1632), 9 to 10 months ($ 1534), 11 to 12 months ($ 1499)
February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1318 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1453), 4 to 5 months ($ 1417), 5 to 6 months ($ 1445), 6 to 7 months ($ 1392), 9 to 10 months ($ 1394), 10 to 11 months ($ 1405), 11 to 12 months ($ 1438)
March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1334 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1384), 5 to 6 months ($ 1365), 7 to 8 months ($ 1388), 8 to 9 months ($ 1372), 10 to 11 months ($ 1391)
April

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1499 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1532), 4 to 5 months ($ 1565), 5 to 6 months ($ 1522), 7 to 8 months ($ 1530), 8 to 9 months ($ 1503), 9 to 10 months ($ 1501)
May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1382 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1384), 4 to 5 months ($ 1433), 5 to 6 months ($ 1406), 7 to 8 months ($ 1398)
June

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1340 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1512), 4 to 5 months ($ 1422), 5 to 6 months ($ 1376), 6 to 7 months ($ 1408), 8 to 9 months ($ 1506)
July

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1466 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1582), 6 to 7 months ($ 1523), 7 to 8 months ($ 1532), 8 to 9 months ($ 1488), 9 to 10 months ($ 1597), 10 to 11 months ($ 1516)
August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1257 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1401), 6 to 7 months ($ 1312), 8 to 9 months ($ 1290), 9 to 10 months ($ 1291), 10 to 11 months ($ 1342)
September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1382 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1664), 5 to 6 months ($ 1618), 6 to 7 months ($ 1466), 8 to 9 months ($ 1397), 9 to 10 months ($ 1482), 10 to 11 months ($ 1439)
October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1256 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1435), 3 to 4 months ($ 1455), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 6 to 7 months ($ 1413), 8 to 9 months ($ 1377), 9 to 10 months ($ 1428), 10 to 11 months ($ 1434), 11 to 12 months ($ 1258)
November

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1328 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1338), 4 to 5 months ($ 1403), 5 to 6 months ($ 1398), 6 to 7 months ($ 1429), 7 to 8 months ($ 1427), 8 to 9 months ($ 1358), 10 to 11 months ($ 1421), 11 to 12 months ($ 1331)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1549 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1901), 5 to 6 months ($ 1844), 6 to 7 months ($ 1802), 7 to 8 months ($ 1864), 8 to 9 months ($ 1681), 10 to 11 months ($ 1596), 11 to 12 months ($ 1695)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $33. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $54 more.

Sydney to Johannesburg: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1538
$1161 to $2149		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1253
$757 to $4423		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1621
$739 to $15132		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1447
$986 to $2320		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1124
$727 to $1705		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1090
$727 to $1436		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1107
$740 to $1488		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1097
$727 to $5208		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1411
$809 to $2413		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1502
$837 to $4291		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1030
$742 to $1301		Find a flight
March 2026$ 1169
$754 to $1782		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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