Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT) from $941

How to find the cheapest flight from
Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best SYD to CPT flight in 2021: compare Sydney to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

SYD - CPT Price	$1,143 - $1,882
CPT Temperature	19 - 29 °C
CPT Rainfall	9 - 94 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Cheapest in February Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Round-trip from $1,143 From Sydney to Cape Town
One-way from $1,199 One-way flight from Sydney to Cape Town

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise

Cheapest in

February

Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$1,143

From Sydney to Cape Town

One-way from

$1,199

One-way flight from Sydney to Cape Town

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

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

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Cape Town at least 29 days early can save you up to 8% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Cape Town for as little as $1,529 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,666 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from Sydney to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sydney to Cape Town in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $965.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cape Town (SYD - CPT)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town in May, June 2021

The best prices found for SYD to CPT flights in May, June

29 May - 3 Jul

$4,147pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

29 May - 3 Jul

$6,623pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

KLM

3 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

29 May - 3 Jul

$7,291pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Qatar Airways

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Qatar Airways

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Sydney found for this year

29 May - 3 Jul

$4,147pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

29 May - 3 Jul

$6,623pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

KLM

3 STOPS

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

KLM

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

29 May - 3 Jul

$7,291pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Qatar Airways

1 STOP

CPT

Cape Town Intl

CPT

Cape Town Intl

Qatar Airways

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

One-way flights to Cape Town from Sydney

The cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to Cape Town

18:10 - 07:00

Qatar Airways

1 stop

44h 50m

SYD - CPT

$1,341

Travelgenio

14:05 - 06:35

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

24h 30m

SYD - CPT

$1,200

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Flight FAQs

From Sydney to Cape Town

Can I find flights from Sydney to Cape Town for under $3,059 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Cape Town for under $3,059. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,980, but on average you can expect to pay $5,674.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl to control the spread of COVID-19?

Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. New policies for travellers booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.

Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Singapore Airlines, South African, and Cathay Pacific are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town for under $2,931 on Cheapflights?

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 1,763 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl.

Does it rain more in Sydney or Cape Town?

Expected rainfall in Sydney is less than in Cape Town. You can expect this to be the case over the next 13 days.

Is Sydney weather warmer or cooler than Cape Town?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 29 °Cs in February, on average. The temperature in Cape Town is generally hotter than in Sydney. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

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

For as low as $7,291, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from Sydney in 44h 50m. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Sydney to Cape Town return?

According to our current data, KLM ($6,624), and Qatar Airways ($7,291) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Cape Town.

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 $1,341 on Qatar Airways.

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Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Sydney to Cape Town.

$1 = R11.03

22.0 °C

64.0 mm

Airports servicing Sydney

Sydney (SYD)

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Qatar Airways	$714	$907	No cancel fee	68%		Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	$762	$1,164	No cancel fee	78%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by South African. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	$820	$1,185	No cancel fee	72%		Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	$790	$1,224	No cancel fee	81%		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	$877	$1,334	No cancel fee	75%		Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	$1,092	$1,383	No cancel fee	75%		Search Etihad Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town

The best prices from Sydney to Cape Town are usually found in February or March, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best SYD to CPT flight in 2021: compare Sydney to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.

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

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cape Town (SYD - CPT)?

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town in May, June 2021

The best prices found for SYD to CPT flights in May, June

Sydney to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Sydney found for this year

One-way flights to Cape Town from Sydney

The cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Sydney</span> to <span class="emphasized">Cape Town</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Sydney to Cape Town

Can I find flights from Sydney to Cape Town for under $3,059 on Cheapflights?

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl to control the spread of COVID-19?

Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town for under $2,931 on Cheapflights?

How popular is this flight route?

Does it rain more in Sydney or Cape Town?

Is Sydney weather warmer or cooler than Cape Town?

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

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Sydney to Cape Town return?

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

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Flights to Cape Town from Sydney

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Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Sydney to Cape Town.

Airports servicing Sydney

Airports servicing Cape Town

Top 6 airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Sydney to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT)