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$784+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT)

SYD — CPT
Oct 20 — Oct 271
Tue 10/20
Tue 10/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Thu 10/153:50 pm -
1 stop34h 40m
Wed 10/2812:35 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 9/17$1,420
Sun 11/19:35 pm -
2 stops47h 30m
Sun 11/155:15 pm -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 9/20$1,430
Sun 11/110:10 pm -
1 stop45h 20m
Mon 11/1612:35 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 9/20$1,442
Sun 11/13:50 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 11/1512:35 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 9/20$1,461

Find flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,413
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$784
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,758
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/18

3:50 pm-10:15 am

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$807

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/16

9:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops48h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$837

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

9:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops72h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$837

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

4:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops53h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$837

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/4

4:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops53h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$838

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/13

8:50 am-10:30 am

3 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$960

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/9

3:50 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops53h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$987

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/2

7:55 am-11:00 pm

3 stops48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,071

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/19

8:05 am-9:25 am

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/28

10:40 am-7:40 am

2 stops36h 00m

$1,413

SydneyCape Town

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/6

10:10 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/20

12:35 pm-6:50 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,436

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Cape Town

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

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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,352 and $1,938 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,413 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 19-Feb 28).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

    Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from Sydney to Cape Town in just under 28h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 05m. The distance between Sydney and Cape Town is about 6823 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). 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.

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