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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from $634

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Tue 28/416:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 14/520:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,240
Tue 28/416:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 16/520:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,269
Fri 11/916:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 26/921:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops46h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,296
Tue 3/1117:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops63h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/1116:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,335
Mon 27/416:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/515:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,375
Mon 27/416:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops64h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 16/520:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,404
Mon 20/413:00
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/414:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,455
Tue 21/416:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops42h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/420:50
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,461
Mon 20/416:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops42h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/415:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,472

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Sydney (SYD). 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,240

One-way from

$634

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,511
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/4-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 100h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

09:00-14:55

1 stop21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

09:35-12:40

1 stop35h 05m

$1,518

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

16:35-10:00

2 stops57h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

$1,643

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

16:35-16:50

2 stops64h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

21:05-11:50

2 stops46h 45m

$1,657

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

09:55-06:05

2 stops36h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

09:35-14:35

1 stop37h 00m

$1,676

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-07:25

2 stops34h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

$1,727
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

17:25-21:50

2 stops20h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

12:30-10:25

2 stops29h 55m

$1,844

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

16:35-16:50

2 stops64h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/10

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

$1,916

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

20:10-11:30

1 stop47h 20m

$1,923
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$726

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

19:30-07:10

1 stop26h 40m

$793

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,091). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andSouth African from Cape Town to Sydney. 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
1,474 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,003 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
South African
7.5
Good
57 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Sydney. 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 Cape Town to Sydney?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Sydney in 21h 55m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10981 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,090), Singapore Airlines ($1,222), and South African ($1,491) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Qantas Airways is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Sydney.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney 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 Cape Town to Sydney?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,091). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,222Average$1,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,491Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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