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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from $788

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
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 22 June 2026.

Tue 8/1217:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/216:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,341
Sun 19/716:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/815:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/6$1,345
Fri 11/1217:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/216:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,371
Tue 21/716:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/815:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/6$1,391
Sat 8/816:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 23/815:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,394
Tue 8/1217:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops63h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,413
Sat 18/716:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/815:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/6$1,419
Tue 8/1217:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,442
Thu 9/716:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 31/715:40
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,443
Sun 6/1217:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/216:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,448
Fri 11/1217:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/121:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,462
Fri 11/1217:20
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/216:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,470

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 22 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,341

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,569
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/12-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 104h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 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 22 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

$1,391

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

15:40-11:50

2 stops52h 10m

$1,394

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

17:20-06:35

2 stops52h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

21:30-12:05

2 stops71h 35m

$1,599

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

21:40-17:25

1 stop28h 45m

$1,634

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

14:00-22:30

2 stops24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

09:35-14:35

1 stop37h 00m

$1,867

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

13:15-18:50

2 stops45h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

14:50-10:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,951
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

13:40-07:00

1 stop32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/2

21:10-16:45

1 stop28h 35m

$1,993

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/8

16:35-06:25

2 stops53h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

21:05-11:50

2 stops46h 45m

$1,998

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

13:15-17:30

1 stop44h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

20:45-18:05

1 stop29h 20m

$2,066

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

20:00-06:25

2 stops50h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

20:10-18:05

1 stop29h 55m

$2,082

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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 85 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,508). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,849). 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 22 June 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
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
1,547 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
1,048 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
7.3
Good
3,728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,547 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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 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 52h 15m. 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, Singapore Airlines ($1,223), Qantas Airways ($1,390), and Qatar Airways ($1,553) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Singapore Airlines is priced at 26% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $1,508). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,849). 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 AirlinesCheapest$1,223Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,390Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,553Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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