How many flights depart from Africa to Sydney on average per week?

As of August 2026, 3 flights take off from Africa and land in Sydney each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Africa according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 11 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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00:55 - 06:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 35m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 23:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

58h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul

$1,278Turkish Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

17:20 - 17:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

63h 25m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:50 - 12:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul

$1,281Turkish Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb

13:45 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:10 - 15:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,314Qatar Airways

Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 18 Feb

13:45 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:10 - 15:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,314Qatar Airways

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 18 Feb

13:45 - 08:00CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

59h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl

11:05 - 10:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

54h 55m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,350China Eastern

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

13:00 - 13:35CAI Cairo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

11:00 - 07:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CAI Cairo

27h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,409China Eastern

Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 8 May

09:50 - 06:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:50 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,503Etihad Airways

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

09:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,600Qantas Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

17:55 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 00mdirect

09:30 - 15:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30mdirect

$1,615Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 15 Feb

09:50 - 17:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,624Etihad Airways

Thu, 10 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec

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14:05 - 06:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 15:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,333Qatar Airways

Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 22 Nov

20:55 - 06:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 15:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,362Qatar Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Sun, 22 Nov

18:00 - 19:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 10m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

21:30 - 22:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul

$1,677Turkish Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Sat, 21 Nov

16:35 - 19:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 35m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

21:05 - 11:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

$1,851Turkish Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

06:40 - 05:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

14:45 - 05:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

45h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$1,916IndiGo

Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

06:40 - 05:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

14:45 - 05:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

45h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$1,939IndiGo

Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

16:10 - 20:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m1 stop Perth

$2,057Qantas Airways

Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

09:30 - 15:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30mdirect

$2,082Qantas Airways

Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 21 Nov

19:00 - 16:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:40 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,387Etihad Airways

Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

07:05 - 16:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:50 - 12:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,561Etihad Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

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18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

09:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,600Qantas Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

17:55 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 00mdirect

09:30 - 15:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30mdirect

$1,615Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 15 Feb

17:55 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 00mdirect

09:30 - 15:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30mdirect

$1,627Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

09:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,629Qantas Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

10:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,648Qantas Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

09:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,650Qantas Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

10:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,654Qantas Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

10:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,655Qantas Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

18:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 10mdirect

10:35 - 16:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50mdirect

$1,657Qantas Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

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Turkish Airlines flights from Africa to Sydney

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Africa to Sydney flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

1 Dec

CPT00:55Cape Town Intl

44h 35m

2 stops

SYD06:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 Dec

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

58h 30m

2 stops

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

$1,278

Turkish Airlines

29 Jan

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

63h 25m

2 stops

SYD17:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 Feb

SYD16:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

52h 15m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

$1,281

Turkish Airlines

1 Feb

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

63h 25m

2 stops

SYD17:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

22 Mar

SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

71h 35m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

$1,295

Qatar Airways flights from Africa to Sydney

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Africa to Sydney flight tickets

Qatar Airways

28 Sept

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

1 stop

SYD06:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m

1 stop

JNB09:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,314

Qatar Airways

25 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 35m

1 stop

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

19 Feb

SYD21:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,317

Qatar Airways

16 Nov

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

11 Feb

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 50m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,319

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Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

00:55-06:30

2 stops44h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/12

21:30-23:00

2 stops58h 30m

$1,278

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

17:20-17:45

2 stops63h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/2

16:50-12:05

2 stops52h 15m

$1,281

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

13:45-19:20

1 stop44h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/2

21:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

$1,314

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

13:45-19:20

1 stop44h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/2

21:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

$1,314

CairoSydney

CAI Cairo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CAISYD

Cairo

Sun 13/9

13:45-08:00

2 stops59h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

11:05-10:00

2 stops54h 55m

$1,350

CairoSydney

CAI Cairo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CAISYD

Cairo

Mon 9/11

13:00-13:35

1 stop39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/5

11:00-07:45

1 stop27h 45m

$1,409

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

09:50-06:30

1 stop35h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/1

16:50-08:20

1 stop24h 30m

$1,503

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:45-14:55

Nonstop12h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

09:35-16:25

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,600

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

17:55-14:55

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/2

09:30-15:00

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,615

JohannesburgSydney

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

09:50-17:45

1 stop22h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/12

21:30-08:20

1 stop43h 50m

$1,624

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Africa to Sydney

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Africa, with most prices found around $1,488. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,561.

What is the cheapest Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sydney Kingsford Smith for the best Africa - Sydney Kingsford Smith flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Africa to Sydney?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $1,850 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Africa for as low as $1,316 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Africa to Sydney flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Africa to Sydney flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Africa to Sydney flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Africa to Sydney.

Cheap Africa to Sydney flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Africa to Sydney

Best price found	$647
Fastest flight time	12h 00m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in Sydney	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Africa in the past 72 hours is $647. The best return flight deal from Africa to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,278.

The fastest flight from Africa to Sydney takes 12h 00m

Direct flights go from Africa to Sydney on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Qantas Airways..

There is 1 airport in Sydney. From Africa there are direct flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Africa to Sydney

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 11 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Africa to Sydney

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,004	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,504 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,084	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,163	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,455 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,209	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,291	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,301	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,310	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,354	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,421	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 63 reviews	Search South African flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $1,637	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 244 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights

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