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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town from $1,163

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 May 2026.

Tue 16/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/613:15
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,840
Wed 6/520:45
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop48h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/519:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,848
Mon 4/520:45
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop48h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,856
Mon 4/520:45
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop48h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/519:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,859
Tue 5/520:45
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop48h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/519:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,860
Sun 3/520:45
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop48h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 17/519:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,901
Fri 27/1115:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/1219:00
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,957
Wed 18/1115:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/1218:55
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,959
Sun 1/1115:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/1112:35
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,966
Fri 8/520:45
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop48h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,971

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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 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,840

One-way from

$1,163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,737
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 25m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

06:00-11:30

1 stop37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

18:25-06:05

1 stop27h 40m

$2,217

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

06:00-11:30

1 stop37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:15-06:05

1 stop32h 50m

$2,217

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

20:35-13:10

2 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

$2,242
Fastest return journey

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

06:00-11:30

1 stop37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

$2,258

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

06:00-16:40

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

$2,274

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

09:50-11:30

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

13:15-06:25

2 stops57h 10m

$3,037

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/6

06:00-12:40

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

09:55-22:30

2 stops28h 35m

$3,120

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

22:10-11:50

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

16:35-06:05

3 stops53h 30m

$3,200

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/6

18:00-09:25

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

$3,690

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

06:15-21:25

3 stops47h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

23:15-06:30

3 stops47h 15m

$4,534

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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 46 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,572). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,369). 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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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 3 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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
1,506 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,506 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,506 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,506 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,506 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,506 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,723 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,506 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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 37h 30m. Fly via Emirates to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10981 km.

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

    Currently priced at $886, 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 $1,181 and $1,257, 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 $861 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $881 and Singapore Airlines from $905 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,572). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,369). 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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Fly from Sydney to Cape Town on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 May 2026.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$886Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,181Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,257Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,494Average$1,866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,507Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,670Average$2,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,728Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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