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SYD — CPT
3 1월 — 10 1월1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, 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
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수 3/1221:40SYD - CPT
1 stop45h 50mQatar Airways
화 9/1212:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,729
수 3/1221:40SYD - CPT
1 stop45h 50mQatar Airways
월 8/1219:00CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,891
목 4/1215:50SYD - CPT
1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways
수 10/1218:55CPT - SYD
1 stop38h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,171
수 3/1219:10SYD - CPT
2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines
월 8/1210:40CPT - SYD
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,251
목 4/1215:50SYD - CPT
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
수 10/1214:25CPT - SYD
3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,415
수 3/1221:40SYD - CPT
1 stop45h 50mMultiple Airlines
화 6/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,552
수 3/1219:10SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
화 9/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,561
수 3/1221:40SYD - CPT
1 stop45h 50mMultiple Airlines
월 12/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,620
Best flights from Sydney to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 12월 2025.
월 12/121:30SYD - CPT
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
월 26/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,800
일 25/116:10SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 15mSingapore Airlines
일 8/210:40CPT - SYD
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,828
수 18/215:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
일 22/212:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,970
수 18/218:15SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSouth African
일 22/215:15CPT - SYD
2 stops29h 55mSouth African
Deal found 1/12$2,026
수 4/210:20SYD - CPT
2 stops34h 20mEmirates
일 15/218:30CPT - SYD
2 stops51h 05mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$2,208
수 18/212:15SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 10mSingapore Airlines
일 22/210:40CPT - SYD
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,111
일 18/115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
일 25/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,161
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town. Data last updated 4 12월 2025 and is based on user searches.
수 3/1221:40SYD - CPT
1 stop45h 50mQatar Airways
화 9/1212:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,729
수 3/1221:40SYD - CPT
1 stop45h 50mQatar Airways
월 8/1219:00CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,891
월 12/121:30SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
월 26/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,953
일 25/115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
일 8/218:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,727
일 25/116:10SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 15mSingapore Airlines
일 8/210:40CPT - SYD
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,818
일 25/116:10SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 15mSingapore Airlines
토 31/110:40CPT - SYD
2 stops46h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,888
일 25/109:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
토 31/112:20CPT - SYD
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,125
One-way flights from Sydney to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 12월 2025.
화 3/312:10SYD - CPT
3 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$930
화 3/315:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,018
화 3/316:10SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,040
토 10/121:50SYD - CPT
2 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,442
금 9/112:00SYD - CPT
3 stops59h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,456
화 6/112:00SYD - CPT
3 stops59h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,474
수 31/1210:45SYD - CPT
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,510
화 30/1220:05SYD - CPT
3 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,585
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 4 12월 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 12월 2025.
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
월 12/1
21:30-15:15
2 stops50h 45m
Cape Town Intl
월 26/1
17:15-17:55
2 stops63h 40m
$1,800
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
일 25/1
16:10-09:25
2 stops26h 15m
Cape Town Intl
일 8/2
10:40-07:40
2 stops36h 00m
$1,828
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
수 18/2
15:50-10:30
1 stop27h 40m
Cape Town Intl
일 22/2
12:35-06:50
1 stop33h 15m
$1,970
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
수 18/2
18:15-11:40
2 stops26h 25m
Cape Town Intl
일 22/2
15:15-06:10
2 stops29h 55m
$2,026
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
수 18/2
12:15-09:25
2 stops30h 10m
Cape Town Intl
일 22/2
10:40-07:40
2 stops36h 00m
$2,111
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
일 18/1
15:50-10:30
1 stop27h 40m
Cape Town Intl
일 25/1
17:15-19:20
2 stops41h 05m
$2,161
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
수 4/2
10:20-11:40
2 stops34h 20m
Cape Town Intl
일 15/2
18:30-06:35
2 stops51h 05m
$2,208
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
화 3/3
12:10-13:00
3 stops57h 50m
$930
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
수 15/4
20:50-11:30
3 stops46h 40m
$949
SydneyCape Town
SYD - CPT
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
화 3/3
15:50-17:25
1 stop34h 35m
$1,018
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town
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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 28 November 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 $1,005). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,958). 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 4 12월 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,202.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 48m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 39m.
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 4 12월 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.
Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Cape Town in 26h 15m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10981 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at $927, 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 $1,292 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 $831 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $940 and Qatar Airways from $942 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Cape Town?
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.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Singapore?
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 $131 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Cape Town flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Cape Town is Dubai.
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 $1,005). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,958). 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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