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Turkish Airlines Logo
21:35 - 23:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 19:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
41h 10m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
$1,928Turkish Airlines
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 18:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,937Qatar Airways
Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 17:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,938Qatar Airways
Thu, 4 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 13:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m3 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 19:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
45h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,944Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Virgin Australia Logo
12:35 - 06:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,008Virgin Australia
Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
22:10 - 10:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Virgin Australia Logo
19:30 - 06:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,011Virgin Australia
Sun, 21 Mar - Wed, 21 Apr
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 16:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 07:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$2,200Emirates
Wed, 3 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 18:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 07:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$2,200Emirates
Wed, 3 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
08:05 - 09:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$2,244Singapore Airlines
Mon, 22 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
15:50 - 09:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$2,703Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

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Turkish Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
13 Nov
SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 25m
2 stops
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
24 Nov
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,835
Turkish Airlines
22 Nov
SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 25m
2 stops
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
6 Dec
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,928
Turkish Airlines
22 Nov
SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 25m
2 stops
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
6 Dec
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,950

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
2 Feb
SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 15m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,966
Qatar Airways
22 Nov
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
6 Dec
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,967
Qatar Airways
12 Nov
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 35m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
26 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,982

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SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

21:35-23:00

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

17:15-19:25

2 stops41h 10m

$1,928

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/3

19:25-18:20

1 stop37h 55m

$1,937

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/3

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,938

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/2

12:15-13:35

3 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/3

12:35-19:20

1 stop45h 45m

$1,944

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,008

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/3

22:10-10:30

1 stop45h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/4

19:30-06:25

1 stop26h 55m

$2,011

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/3

21:10-16:45

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

13:40-07:35

2 stops32h 55m

$2,200

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/3

06:00-18:00

1 stop45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/3

13:40-07:35

2 stops32h 55m

$2,200

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/2

08:05-09:25

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

10:40-07:40

2 stops36h 00m

$2,244
Fastest return journey

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/3

15:50-09:25

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

10:40-17:55

2 stops22h 15m

$2,703

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,847 to $2,419.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,928.

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 $1,915.

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 $2,162 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 $1,801 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 10% 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 November 2026, prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Best price found

$1,098

Fastest flight time

27h 40m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $1,098. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,928.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 27h 40m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Cape Town.

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 27h 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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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,056Free cancellationRating
7.6
485 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,469Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,695 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,520Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,633 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,695Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,123 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,713Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,703 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,744Free cancellationRating
7.7
66 reviews
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