Australia to South Africa Β· 6,851 miles (11,025 km)

Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB): Qantas. The two airports are 6,851 miles (11,025 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Perth, Singapore and Hong Kong and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from SYD to JNB

Book SYD to JNB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SYD to JNB with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Perth (PER)Qantas the whole way
    Jetstar logo
    Qantas logo
    Virgin Australia logo
    South African Airways logo
    Qantas logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
    British Airways logo
    Qantas logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    +2
    Singapore Airlines logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Qantas logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then Air China
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
    Etihad Airways logo
    Etihad Airways logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
    Emirates logo
    Emirates logo
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
    Qatar Airways logo
    Virgin Australia logo
    Qatar Airways logo

SYD to JNB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to JNB?

Qantas (oneworld) flies nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB).

How far is Sydney from Johannesburg by plane?

Sydney (SYD) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 6,851 miles (11,025 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SYD to JNB award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SYD to JNB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SYD to JNB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Sydney and Johannesburg?

The most direct connections are through Perth (PER), Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Perth.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.