Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town from $949

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Mon 29/1221:30SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/315:15CPT - SYD
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,535
Mon 29/1215:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 26/319:00CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,967
Mon 22/1221:30SYD - CPT
2 stops72h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,444
Tue 30/1216:35SYD - CPT
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,479
Wed 17/1211:00SYD - CPT
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 24/1212:35CPT - SYD
1 stop45h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12$4,046

Find flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,620

One-way from

$949

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,601
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/1-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 102h 50m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
26/1
  • 26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($190 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

21:45-21:00

2 stops56h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

16:40-06:10

2 stops53h 30m

$1,628

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

21:45-14:35

2 stops49h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

17:15-17:55

2 stops63h 40m

$1,696

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

$1,711

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

15:40-19:45

2 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

16:40-06:10

2 stops53h 30m

$1,838

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

16:10-09:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

10:40-07:40

2 stops36h 00m

$1,845

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

18:05-09:25

2 stops47h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

10:40-16:45

2 stops46h 05m

$1,921

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

13:00-06:15

1 stop33h 15m

$1,948

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,984

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

21:45-14:35

2 stops49h 50m

$949

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

$954

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 87 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,001). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,939). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $923, Virgin Australia will fly you from Sydney to Cape Town and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,287 and $1,333, respectively. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $827 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $936 and Qatar Airways from $938 one-way.

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

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

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $131 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,001). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,939). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,007Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,287Average$1,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,334Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,518Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,627Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,709Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,750Average$2,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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