Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 34,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $121.20. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 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.
How many miles SYD to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 34,000 | $121.20–430 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 34,000 | $71.20–300 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 36,250 | $91.20–330 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 37,500 | $91.20–150 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 40,000 | $151.20–350 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 40,000 | $110.20–432.25 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 42,500 | $71.20–130 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 43,200 | $110.20–432.25 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 44,000 | $71.20–630 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 45,000 | $71.20–130 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SYD to JNB
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book SYD to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
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
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
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- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, then Air China
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
SYD to JNB: common questions
How many miles does SYD to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 34,000 miles one way with Iberia Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $121.20. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (34,000), British Airways Club (36,250) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (37,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.