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 38% 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.

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

Flights connecting via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 27h 39m.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl

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

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 92% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of $2,368.

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

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 07m.

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

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:25 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,703Qatar Airways

Fri, 19 Feb - Sun, 28 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

$1,735Qatar Airways

Fri, 19 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

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

47h 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

$1,750Singapore Airlines

Fri, 19 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

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

30h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 17:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,757Singapore Airlines

Fri, 19 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

21:30 - 13:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

17:20 - 06:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

52h 10m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,876Multiple Airlines

Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb

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

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,896Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

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

$1,983Virgin Australia

Fri, 19 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

14:00 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 30m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,057Virgin Australia

Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

06:00 - 18:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,146Emirates

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

06:00 - 18:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 07:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,186Emirates

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

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Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

19 Feb

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

28 Feb

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,703

Qatar Airways

19 Feb

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

27 Feb

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,735

Qatar Airways

11 Oct

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 25m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

27 Oct

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,772

Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

19 Feb

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 15m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

28 Feb

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,750

Singapore Airlines

19 Feb

SYD12:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 10m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

27 Feb

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

22h 15m

2 stops

SYD17:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,757

Singapore Airlines

19 Feb

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 15m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

28 Feb

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,763

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

19:25-06:50

1 stop26h 25m

$1,703

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,735

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/2

19:10-09:25

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

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10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

$1,750

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/2

12:15-09:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

10:40-17:55

2 stops22h 15m

$1,757

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/1

21:30-13:00

2 stops48h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

17:20-06:30

2 stops52h 10m

$1,876

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

15:50-10:15

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,896

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,983

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

14:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,057

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

06:00-18:00

1 stop45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

13:40-18:35

1 stop43h 55m

$2,146

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

06:00-18:05

1 stop45h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

13:15-07:25

2 stops33h 10m

$2,186

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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 $2,109 to $2,509.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,703.

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 January to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,739.

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 $1,975 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 $1,792 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	$917
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 $917. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,703.

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 32% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 26%, Emirates with 16%, and Virgin Australia with 12%.

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Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $847	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 474 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,456	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,593 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,508	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,089 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,517	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,671	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 64 reviews	Search South African flights

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