What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 84% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 10m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

Johannesburg (JNB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,666. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Sydney?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 18m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sydney?

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Sydney in 41h 20m. Fly via 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 ($1,182), Singapore Airlines ($1,206), and South African ($1,616) 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Sydney?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Sydney, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

$761+ Flights from Cape Town to Sydney

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,616 and $1,958 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,667 on Turkish Airlines (24 Jan-7 Feb). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or November, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$1,667
One-way from	$761
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,733

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4 total stops
88h 25m total
Cape Town to Sydney

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63h 40m total
Cape Town to Sydney

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 15 October 2025.

Fri 28/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 5/1221:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,674

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1115:55SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,702

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,717

Mon 17/1119:00CPT - SYD

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 24/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,734

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines

Wed 26/1112:45SYD - CPT

2 stops56h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,782

Wed 12/1118:55CPT - SYD

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 26/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,787

Fri 31/1018:25CPT - SYD

1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1109:30SYD - CPT

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,808

Thu 6/1118:30CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 00mEmirates

Thu 20/1106:00SYD - CPT

1 stop43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/10$1,870

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Fri 28/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 5/1221:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,674

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1115:55SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,702

Mon 17/1119:00CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 24/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,756

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,717

Sun 11/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 23/321:30SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,747

Fri 28/1118:55CPT - SYD

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 5/1215:50SYD - CPT

1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,883

Thu 25/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 29/121:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,878

Mon 15/1217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 11/110:00SYD - CPT

2 stops58h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,909

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney. Data last updated 15 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 31/1018:25CPT - SYD

1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1109:30SYD - CPT

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,808

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,717

Thu 6/1118:30CPT - SYD

1 stop43h 00mEmirates

Thu 20/1106:00SYD - CPT

1 stop43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/10$1,870

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1115:55SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,702

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines

Wed 26/1112:45SYD - CPT

2 stops56h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,782

Wed 12/1118:55CPT - SYD

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 26/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,787

Mon 17/1119:00CPT - SYD

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 24/1115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,734

Fri 28/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 5/1221:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,674

One-way flights from Cape Town to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Mon 2/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10$761

Mon 24/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10$790

Thu 5/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10$792

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops63h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/10$795

Mon 24/1117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$822

Tue 4/1117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$836

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$841

Sun 8/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10$886

Sat 7/321:05CPT - SYD

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$890

Sat 7/210:40CPT - SYD

2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/10$912

Mon 24/1112:35CPT - SYD

1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10$917

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Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/12

21:15-11:50

2 stops47h 35m

$1,674

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

17:15-06:20

3 stops52h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/11

15:55-11:50

2 stops52h 55m

$1,702

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,717

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

21:30-11:50

2 stops47h 20m

$1,747

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

19:00-21:20

2 stops41h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,756

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

21:15-11:50

2 stops47h 35m

$1,878

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/12

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

$1,883

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

17:15-17:55

2 stops63h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

10:00-11:50

2 stops58h 50m

$1,909

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:15-17:55

2 stops63h 40m

$795

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

17:15-06:15

3 stops52h 00m

$836

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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 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,190). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,711). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SYD?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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

8.1

Very Good

1,380 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,380 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,380 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,380 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

South African

7.5

Good

46 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,380 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sydney?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Sydney in 41h 20m. Fly via 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 ($1,182), Singapore Airlines ($1,206), and South African ($1,616) 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,190). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,711). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or November, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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