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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town from $969

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Cape Town departing on 6/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Singapore Airlines Logo
12:15 - 09:25SYD-CPT
30h 10m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:50CPT-SYD
40h 10m2 stops
$1,648Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
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21:40 - 10:30SYD-CPT
45h 50m1 stop
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10:40 - 11:50CPT-SYD
40h 10m2 stops
$1,698
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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 17:25SYD-CPT
34h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:50CPT-SYD
33h 15m1 stop
$1,715Qatar Airways
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:10 - 09:25SYD-CPT
26h 15m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:40CPT-SYD
36h 00m2 stops
$1,755Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 17:25SYD-CPT
34h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 06:50CPT-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,760Qatar Airways
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 30 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:50SYD-CPT
28h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 06:50CPT-SYD
26h 50m1 stop
$1,772Qatar Airways
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 10:50SYD-CPT
28h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:50CPT-SYD
33h 15m1 stop
$1,775Qatar Airways
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:35 - 18:50CPT-SYD
45h 15m1 stop
$1,947Virgin Australia
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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 11:35SYD-CPT
46h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:35CPT-SYD
43h 55m1 stop
$2,079Emirates
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Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 11:35SYD-CPT
37h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 06:40CPT-SYD
33h 35m2 stops
$2,099Emirates
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Sun, 7 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep

Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Sydney to Cape Town flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
12 Nov
SYD12:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 10m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
20 Nov
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
40h 10m
2 stops
SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,648
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Singapore Airlines
4 Nov
SYD16:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 15m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
23 Nov
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
36h 00m
2 stops
SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,755
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Singapore Airlines
2 Sept
SYD18:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 20m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
16 Sept
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
39h 45m
2 stops
SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,809
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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
4 Nov
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 35m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
23 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
33h 15m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,715
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Qatar Airways
31 Oct
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 35m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
30 Nov
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,760
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Qatar Airways
23 Oct
SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 00m
1 stop
CPT10:50Cape Town Intl
10 Nov
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,772
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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 17 August 2025.
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SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

12:15-09:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

$1,648

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

21:40-10:30

1 stop45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

$1,698

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,715

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

16:10-09:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

10:40-07:40

2 stops36h 00m

$1,755

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,760

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

15:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

19:00-06:50

1 stop26h 50m

$1,772

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

15:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,775

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

12:35-18:50

1 stop45h 15m

$1,947

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

21:45-11:35

1 stop46h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

13:40-18:35

1 stop43h 55m

$2,079

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

06:00-11:35

1 stop37h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

13:05-06:40

2 stops33h 35m

$2,099

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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 $1,722.

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 $2,016. 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 $2,313. 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 $2,021. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $2,184 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 $2,037 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 1% 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 August 2025, prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights are approximately 18% 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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Best price found

$969

Fastest flight time

23h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $969. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,648.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 23h 20m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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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 23h 20m.

  • 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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1,347 reviews
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7.5
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7.4
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8.1
3,315 reviews
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