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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from $831

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or October, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,573

One-way from

$831

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,707
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 10/407:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 23/409:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,573
Sat 2/810:40CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 9/807:55SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,657
Mon 10/314:40CPT - SYD
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/309:15SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,679
Mon 10/311:00CPT - SYD
2 stops34h 10mSouth African
Mon 31/318:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mSouth African
Deal found 20/2$1,684
Mon 4/816:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/820:55SYD - CPT
2 stops46h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,856
Sun 2/312:35CPT - SYD
1 stop45h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 9/321:40SYD - CPT
1 stop46h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,922
Mon 10/313:40CPT - SYD
2 stops55h 50mEmirates
Mon 31/306:00SYD - CPT
1 stop43h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,160
Sun 23/1110:40CPT - SYD
3 stops38h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 30/1112:10SYD - CPT
2 stops31h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,879

Find flights from Cape Town to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Sydney 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, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

07:00-14:35

1 stop23h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/4

09:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

$1,573

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

07:55-09:25

2 stops33h 30m

$1,657

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

14:40-22:30

2 stops22h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/3

09:15-09:25

2 stops33h 10m

$1,679

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

11:00-06:10

2 stops34h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/3

18:15-09:25

2 stops24h 10m

$1,684

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

17:15-19:05

2 stops40h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

20:55-11:50

2 stops46h 55m

$1,864

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/5

13:00-07:55

2 stops34h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

07:15-10:50

3 stops35h 35m

$1,958

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

13:40-06:30

2 stops55h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/3

06:00-16:50

1 stop43h 50m

$2,160

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

18:30-07:15

2 stops51h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

14:05-09:30

2 stops51h 25m

$2,308

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

10:40-10:00

3 stops39h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

13:05-10:50

2 stops29h 45m

$4,341

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

12:35-18:50

1 stop45h 15m

$831

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Sydney round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,573), Singapore Airlines ($1,657), and South African ($1,684) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Qantas Airways is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Sydney one-way?

    $831 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $953 and $978, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney 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 Cape Town to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,257Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,330Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,630Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,686Average$1,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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