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 $1,557. Find deals

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 40m. Find deals

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

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Sydney on Cheapflights. 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 30m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sydney?

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Sydney in 56h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10981 km.

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

According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,155), Singapore Airlines ($1,179), and South African ($1,579) 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 is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Sydney?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Sydney flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, South African or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Cape Town to Sydney. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Sydney.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to Sydney at least 22 days early can save you up to 27% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 22 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to Sydney for as little as $1,528 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 $1,734 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Sydney from Cape Town average $1,708. You can even find prices in August for less than $1,708, as users have found deals to Sydney from as low as $1,255. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sydney from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

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.

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

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney

Round-trip from	$1,681
One-way from	$713
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,672

Turkish Airlines
12/1-2/2
4 total stops
93h 20m total
Cape Town to Sydney

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Singapore Airlines
20/11
1 total stop
22h 15m total
Cape Town to Sydney

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($51 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 12 syyskuu 2025.

su 26/1017:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

su 2/1121:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,698

su 26/1007:00CPT - SYD

1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways

su 2/1109:30SYD - CPT

1 stop38h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,715

la 25/1007:00CPT - SYD

2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

la 1/1111:05SYD - CPT

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,722

ke 29/1018:55CPT - SYD

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

ke 28/115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9$1,745

ma 3/1120:25CPT - SYD

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

ti 3/208:15SYD - CPT

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,779

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su 26/1017:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

su 2/1121:15SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,698

ti 10/317:15CPT - SYD

2 stops56h 30mTurkish Airlines

to 19/321:30SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,704

ke 29/1018:55CPT - SYD

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

ke 28/115:50SYD - CPT

1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9$1,745

ke 21/117:15CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

ti 3/216:35SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,712

la 25/1007:00CPT - SYD

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

la 1/1109:30SYD - CPT

1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,739

la 7/317:15CPT - SYD

2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines

su 22/316:35SYD - CPT

2 stops52h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,778

su 1/220:20CPT - SYD

1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines

su 15/308:15SYD - CPT

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,778

ma 3/1120:25CPT - SYD

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

ti 3/208:15SYD - CPT

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,779

su 8/317:15CPT - SYD

2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines

pe 20/321:30SYD - CPT

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,802

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ke 17/920:25CPT - SYD

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

ke 24/918:15SYD - CPT

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,823

ke 17/913:00CPT - SYD

2 stops35h 10mQatar Airways

ke 24/914:50SYD - CPT

1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9$2,081

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 12 syyskuu 2025.

to 20/1110:40CPT - SYD

1 stop22h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9$713

ke 19/1110:40CPT - SYD

2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9$758

ke 26/1110:40CPT - SYD

2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9$804

ti 18/1110:40CPT - SYD

2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9$819

ti 4/1117:15CPT - SYD

3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$822

su 15/217:15CPT - SYD

2 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$837

to 20/1110:40CPT - SYD

3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$860

la 22/1105:45CPT - SYD

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$920

ke 15/1016:35CPT - SYD

3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$923

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Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

su 26/10

17:15-06:15

3 stops52h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 2/11

21:15-11:50

2 stops47h 35m

$1,698

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

ti 10/3

17:15-10:45

2 stops56h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

to 19/3

21:30-11:50

2 stops47h 20m

$1,704

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

ke 21/1

17:15-19:20

2 stops41h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ti 3/2

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

$1,712

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

la 25/10

07:00-15:45

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

la 1/11

09:30-09:45

1 stop33h 15m

$1,739

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

ke 29/10

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ke 28/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,745

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

la 7/3

17:15-21:15

2 stops43h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 22/3

16:35-11:50

2 stops52h 15m

$1,778

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

su 1/2

20:20-14:30

1 stop33h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 15/3

08:15-22:50

2 stops23h 35m

$1,778

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

ma 3/11

20:25-14:30

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ti 3/2

08:15-22:50

2 stops23h 35m

$1,779

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

su 8/3

17:15-21:15

2 stops43h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

pe 20/3

21:30-11:50

2 stops47h 20m

$1,802

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

to 20/11

10:40-17:55

1 stop22h 15m

$713

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, South African, andQantas 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

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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

7.6

Good

44 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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

905 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sydney?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Sydney in 56h 30m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10981 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Sydney round-trip?
According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,155), Singapore Airlines ($1,179), and South African ($1,579) 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.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,179	Average$1,721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,579	Average$1,761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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

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