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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from $721

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
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 May 2026.

Tue 8/1217:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 31/116:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,320
Tue 8/1217:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops63h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,389
Tue 8/1217:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops63h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,418
Thu 18/613:15
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,426
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,441
Wed 10/619:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5$1,451
Fri 19/613:15
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,525
Sun 25/1017:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/1121:45
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,539
Sun 21/613:15
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5$1,565

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,426

One-way from

$721

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,528
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Sydney 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 10 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

12:35-18:50

1 stop45h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

21:40-17:30

1 stop28h 50m

$1,652

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

13:15-06:15

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

$1,731

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,838

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

18:25-22:05

1 stop43h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

06:00-11:30

1 stop37h 30m

$2,023
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

15:20-07:30

3 stops31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

10:35-22:50

2 stops21h 15m

$2,060

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-08:25

2 stops52h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

22:10-14:10

3 stops48h 00m

$2,222

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

15:20-07:30

3 stops31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

09:20-23:35

3 stops23h 15m

$2,228

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

16:35-06:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

10:00-11:50

2 stops57h 50m

$2,257

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

16:35-06:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

09:50-11:50

2 stops58h 00m

$2,423

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-06:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

14:45-11:50

2 stops53h 05m

$2,668

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Sydney

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney, you should look to book at least 20 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,433). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,784). 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 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways 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
1,511 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
1,511 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,511 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
1,033 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
3,729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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 31h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Emirates, or Qantas 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 ($1,056), Singapore Airlines ($1,184), and Qatar Airways ($1,470) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Qantas Airways is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $693 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $788 and $916, respectively.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,433). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,784). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,056Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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