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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town from $930

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Singapore Airlines Logo
08:20 - 09:25SYD-CPT
34h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:40CPT-SYD
36h 00m2 stops
$1,662Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:50CPT-SYD
33h 15m1 stop
$1,706Qatar Airways
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Sun, 15 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 06:50CPT-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,709Qatar Airways
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Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 06:50CPT-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,727Qatar Airways
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Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:10CPT-SYD
32h 35m2 stops
$1,733Qatar Airways
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Sun, 15 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 11:30SYD-CPT
28h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 06:15CPT-SYD
26h 45m1 stop
$1,735Qatar Airways
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Tue, 26 May - Sun, 14 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:10CPT-SYD
32h 35m2 stops
$1,738Qatar Airways
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Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:10 - 09:25SYD-CPT
26h 15m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:50CPT-SYD
40h 10m2 stops
$1,739Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 7 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:50 - 17:30SYD-CPT
34h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 06:35CPT-SYD
52h 20m2 stops
$1,753Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:55 - 06:50CPT-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,767Virgin Australia
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Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
15 Feb
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
4 Mar
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,706
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Qatar Airways
25 Jan
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
8 Feb
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,727
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Qatar Airways
15 Feb
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
4 Mar
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,733
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South African flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best South African deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets
South African
18 Feb
SYD18:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 25m
2 stops
CPT11:40Cape Town Intl
22 Feb
CPT15:15Cape Town Intl
29h 55m
2 stops
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,026
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South African
10 Dec
SYD20:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 30m
2 stops
CPT16:45Cape Town Intl
30 Dec
CPT15:55Cape Town Intl
21h 35m
2 stops
SYD22:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$7,351
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South African
12 Dec
SYD20:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 25m
2 stops
CPT11:40Cape Town Intl
31 Dec
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
41h 05m
2 stops
SYD22:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$8,300
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Cape Town 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

08:20-09:25

2 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

10:40-07:40

2 stops36h 00m

$1,662

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,706

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,709

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,727

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-06:10

2 stops32h 35m

$1,733

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

19:30-06:15

1 stop26h 45m

$1,735

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

12:35-06:10

2 stops32h 35m

$1,738

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

16:10-09:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

$1,739

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-06:35

2 stops52h 20m

$1,753

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,767

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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 May to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,702.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town from Sydney is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $1,992. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $2,286. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that the cheapest Sydney to Cape Town flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Cape Town in the morning for as low as $1,998. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $2,158 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Sydney at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 $1,944 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 $1,752 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% 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 December 2025, prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights are approximately 20% 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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Cheap Sydney to Cape Town (SYD to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

27h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 27h 30m
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 19h 40m.

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,292Free cancellationRating
7.2
902 reviews
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8.1
1,411 reviews
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7.6
426 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,519Free cancellationRating
7.5
947 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,634Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,678 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,717Free cancellationRating
7.4
47 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,757Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,432 reviews
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