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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town from $867

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13:00 - 13:00
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32h 00m
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16:35 - 06:10
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53h 35m
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$1,705Multiple Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sat, 16 May
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16:35 - 06:10
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$1,731Multiple Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sat, 16 May
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16:35 - 06:10
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$1,733Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 17 May
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16:35 - 06:10
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$1,738Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May
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28h 40m
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16:35 - 06:10
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$1,739Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Fri, 10 Jul
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$1,767Multiple Airlines
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$1,776Multiple Airlines
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$1,777Multiple Airlines
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$1,781Multiple Airlines
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Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
14 Apr
SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
19 Apr
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,784
Qatar Airways
4 May
SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,805
Qatar Airways
17 Apr
SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
26 Apr
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,814

Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets
Qantas Airways
8 Mar
SYD08:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 20m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
22 Mar
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
SYD06:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,214
Qantas Airways
9 Mar
SYD21:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 45m
2 stops
CPT22:50Cape Town Intl
22 Mar
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
SYD06:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,225
Qantas Airways
8 Mar
SYD08:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
42h 05m
2 stops
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
24 Mar
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
29h 45m
2 stops
SYD06:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,329

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SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

13:00-13:00

2 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,705

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,731

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,733

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,738

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,739

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

13:00-13:00

2 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,767

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,776

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,777

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

16:35-06:10

2 stops53h 35m

$1,780

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

14:45-13:00

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

13:50-06:25

2 stops32h 35m

$1,781

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,700.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,860 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 Sydney for as low as $1,736 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Cape Town flight.

How have Sydney to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Sydney to Cape Town (SYD to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

27h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 27h 25m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Cape Town.
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  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Cape Town Intl is about 11001.8 km. By plane, this route typically takes 27h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Cape Town?

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7.6
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8.2
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7.4
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7.5
56 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,597Free cancellationRating
7.5
998 reviews
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8.1
3,534 reviews
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