How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

On average, it takes 22h 15m to fly from New South Wales to Cape Town if you fly out of Sydney (the most popular airport in New South Wales) and into Cape Town (the most popular airport in Cape Town). If you’re flying out of Newcastle and into Cape Town, then the flight time is around 58h 55m.

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from New South Wales according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

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As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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08:05 - 09:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,771Singapore Airlines

Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

15:50 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,853Qatar Airways

Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

08:05 - 09:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,861Singapore Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

15:50 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,878Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

21:30 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,887Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

22:05 - 11:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

17:15 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 10m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,906Turkish Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

15:50 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,922Virgin Australia

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

15:50 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,926Virgin Australia

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

11:40 - 11:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl

13:40 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,197Emirates

Thu, 21 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

10:25 - 11:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dubai Intl

13:40 - 07:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,206Emirates

Tue, 16 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

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14:50 - 10:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,076Qatar Airways

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 6 Nov

14:50 - 10:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 08:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,208Qatar Airways

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 6 Nov

14:50 - 10:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,332Qatar Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct

12:45 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,355Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 6 Nov

14:50 - 10:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,366Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct

14:50 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:15 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,481Qatar Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct

12:45 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

20:25 - 22:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

$2,533Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct

12:45 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

09:00 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$2,589Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 6 Nov

12:45 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

$3,015Malaysia Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct

12:45 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 07:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

$3,015Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 6 Nov

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Singapore Airlines flights from New South Wales to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

7 Feb

SYD08:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

15 Feb

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,771

Singapore Airlines

1 Mar

SYD08:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

17 Mar

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,861

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19 Feb

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 15m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

3 Mar

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,865

Qatar Airways flights from New South Wales to Cape Town

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7 Feb

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

15 Feb

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,853

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

16 Nov

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,878

Qatar Airways

5 Feb

SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

14 Feb

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

37h 55m

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SYD18:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,901

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12:35-06:50

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21:30-14:10

2 stops49h 40m

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Mon 9/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,887

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tue 20/10

22:05-11:50

2 stops46h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

17:15-19:25

2 stops41h 10m

$1,906

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

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15:50-10:30

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/3

12:35-06:50

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$1,922

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

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15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,926

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/1

11:40-11:40

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

13:40-18:35

1 stop43h 55m

$2,197

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/2

10:25-11:40

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

13:40-07:35

2 stops32h 55m

$2,206

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in May, then you should wait until February to fly from New South Wales, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,795.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New South Wales to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from New South Wales when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $2,073 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from New South Wales for as low as $1,492 on momondo.

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Best price found	$950
Fastest flight time	22h 15m
Direct flights	Wed and Thu
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The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New South Wales in the past 72 hours is $950. The best return flight deal from New South Wales to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,771.

The fastest flight from New South Wales to Cape Town takes 22h 15m

Direct flights go from New South Wales to Cape Town on Wednesday and Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From New South Wales there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New South Wales to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $937	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 477 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,536	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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