Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,300. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Cape Town on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 31m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 10m. Find deals

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town round-trip?

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Currently priced at $1,305, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Sydney to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,366 and $1,444, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,085). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,853). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Flights departing from Sydney and landing in Cape Town stopover in Johannesburg most frequently. Singapore sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Cape Town.

Question 13

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Cape Town flights?

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The least popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Cape Town is Dubai.

Question 14

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Singapore?

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Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $140 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Sydney to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

Question 16

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

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To save up to 39% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Cape Town from $1,910 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,048 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Sydney. Users have commonly found prices around $2,032 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,403. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CPT?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Sydney to Cape Town. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Cape Town with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,974
One-way from	$897
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,979

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,305	Average$1,789	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,366	Average$1,856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,444	Average$2,256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,589	Average$1,913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,650	Average$2,081	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,721	Average$2,165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,830	Average$2,337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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