What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 27h 55m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 20m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of $2,366.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 93% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 Sydney 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.

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?

There are 6 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of September 2026.

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.

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19:10 - 09:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m2 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

$1,614Singapore Airlines

Wed, 10 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

12:15 - 09:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 10m2 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

$1,640Singapore Airlines

Sun, 7 Feb - Sat, 27 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

$1,822Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

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

$1,850Qatar Airways

Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

14:00 - 13:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 00m3 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 06:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,883Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

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

$1,884Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 06:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,963Virgin Australia

Sun, 14 Mar - Sat, 1 May

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

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 18:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,996Virgin Australia

Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb

15:45 - 18:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl

18:25 - 06:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,172Emirates

Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

21:10 - 16:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 06:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,215Emirates

Sun, 14 Mar - Tue, 4 May

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Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

1 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

$1,822

Qatar Airways

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

$1,850

Qatar Airways

9 Nov

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

23 Nov

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,859

Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

10 Feb

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 15m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

18 Feb

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,614

Singapore Airlines

7 Feb

SYD12:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 10m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

27 Feb

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,640

Singapore Airlines

7 Feb

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 35m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

15 Feb

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,699

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/2

19:10-09:25

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

$1,614

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/2

12:15-09:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

$1,640

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,822

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,850

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

14:00-13:00

3 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:50-06:55

2 stops32h 05m

$1,883

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

21:30-14:10

2 stops49h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,884

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/5

13:15-06:25

1 stop33h 10m

$1,963

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

12:35-18:20

1 stop44h 45m

$1,996

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

15:45-18:05

2 stops35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

18:25-06:10

2 stops50h 45m

$2,172

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/3

21:10-16:45

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/5

13:15-06:25

2 stops33h 10m

$2,215

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,939 to $2,335.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,614.

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 Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,793.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 $2,033 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 $1,862 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% 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 September 2026, prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights are approximately 46% cheaper 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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Best price found	$1,091
Fastest flight time	22h 00m
Direct flights	Wed and Thu
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $1,091. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,614.

The fastest flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 22h 00m

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Cape Town

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 22h 00m.
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?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of September 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Sydney and Cape Town, the leading airline is Singapore Airlines, making up 31% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 27%, Emirates with 16%, and Virgin Australia with 12%.

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Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $857	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 475 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,423	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,473	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,604 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,525	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,102 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,534	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,690	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 65 reviews	Search South African flights

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