Question 1

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 26% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 7

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Find a great deal and save up to 40% by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Sydney to Cape Town within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,246.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cape Town from Sydney average $1,326. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,326, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $915. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 64%.

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CPT?

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Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Sydney to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 10

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 11

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town.

Question 12

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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