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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town from $1,066

SYD — CPT
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Tue 17/1121:35 -
2 stops47h 30m
Sun 29/1117:15 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 28/10$1,884
Tue 10/1121:35 -
2 stops47h 30m
Sun 22/1117:15 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 28/10$1,961
Thu 5/1115:50 -
1 stop34h 35m
Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 27/10$1,965
Mon 2/1116:50 -
2 stops54h 20m
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 29/10$1,969
Tue 27/1015:50 -
1 stop27h 40m
Fri 27/1119:25 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 26/10$1,970
Sun 8/1121:35 -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 22/1117:15 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 29/10$1,973
Sun 8/1116:50 -
2 stops53h 10m
Sun 22/1112:35 -
1 stop45h 45m
Deal found 29/10$1,983
Mon 26/1022:10 -
1 stop45h 20m
Sat 7/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 26/10$1,985
Mon 2/1115:50 -
1 stop27h 40m
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop45h 45m
Deal found 27/10$1,989
Mon 2/1121:30 -
2 stops49h 40m
Sun 15/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 25/10$1,990
Mon 2/1116:50 -
2 stops30h 20m
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop45h 45m
Deal found 27/10$2,000

Find flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town

Round-trip from

$1,787

One-way from

$1,066

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,175
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 22/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 20m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,102

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

16:50-13:00

2 stops53h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,219

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,233

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,233

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/12

22:10-09:45

2 stops44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,529
Fastest return journey

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

09:30-19:55

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,546

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/1

08:50-10:30

3 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,652

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,688

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

19:25-06:50

1 stop26h 25m

$2,123

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/11

06:00-16:45

1 stop43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

20:00-07:35

2 stops50h 35m

$2,253

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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?

Booking 39 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,810). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,498). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,767 and $2,373 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,787 on Virgin Australia (3 Feb–24 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andVirgin Australia 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,122 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Cape Town in 27h 40m. Fly via Virgin Australia, Emirates, or Turkish Airlines 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 $1,036, 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 Emirates and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,440 and $1,490, respectively. These flights start at 51% 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 $912 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $1,012 and Virgin Australia from $1,149 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.

  • 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 Singapore.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,810). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,498). 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 6 airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,036Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,440Average$2,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,490Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,662Average$2,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,680Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,708Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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