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SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

09:30-14:30

1 stop38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

09:20-14:15

1 stop19h 55m

$1,992

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/1

21:45-16:45

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

18:25-18:35

1 stop39h 10m

$1,995

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/1

11:15-13:00

3 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

14:35-07:25

2 stops31h 50m

$2,193

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

13:25-09:20

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/1

19:30-22:30

2 stops42h 00m

$2,216

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

09:15-10:40

3 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

18:10-18:50

2 stops39h 40m

$2,606

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/1

11:40-06:10

3 stops51h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

08:05-09:40

3 stops40h 35m

$3,592

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

22:15-09:25

3 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

15:20-10:20

3 stops34h 00m

$4,530

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

12:15-09:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

10:40-19:15

2 stops24h 35m

$7,064

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/12

20:40-12:00

2 stops48h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/12

17:15-18:30

2 stops40h 15m

$8,590

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/12

10:25-07:40

2 stops54h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/12

18:30-08:10

2 stops52h 40m

$13,000

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Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 719,399 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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$1,995

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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 28/1-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Sydney to Cape Town
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Mon 25/1109:30SYD - CPT
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1212:15CPT - SYD
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,336
Tue 26/1106:00SYD - CPT
1 stop38h 40mEmirates
Sun 15/1213:40CPT - SYD
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$2,704
Wed 25/1209:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 17/109:20CPT - SYD
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$4,115
Wed 25/1217:30SYD - CPT
2 stops32h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 17/112:35CPT - SYD
1 stop45h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11$5,141
Wed 25/1211:40SYD - CPT
3 stops43h 30mKLM
Fri 17/108:05CPT - SYD
3 stops38h 05mKLM
Deal found 20/11$5,232
Fri 29/1120:15SYD - CPT
2 stops27h 55mSouth African
Sat 14/1212:15CPT - SYD
2 stops25h 15mSouth African
Deal found 20/11$8,259
Tue 3/1220:40SYD - CPT
2 stops48h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops40h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11$8,590
Wed 27/1116:10SYD - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/1210:40CPT - SYD
2 stops25h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/11$10,215
Sat 30/1110:25SYD - CPT
2 stops54h 15mLufthansa
Thu 12/1218:30CPT - SYD
2 stops52h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11$13,000
Thu 28/1112:10SYD - CPT
3 stops34h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 12/1215:20CPT - SYD
3 stops44h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/11$14,928

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Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 18 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas 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.
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7.9

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8.0

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8.3

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1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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3,486 reviews

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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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3,486 reviews

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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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3,831 reviews
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3,486 reviews

Entertainment

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8.0

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It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Cape Town climate

Located on a peninsula between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town has mild winters and warm summers. Winter temperatures range from 7 to 12 degrees Celsius between June and August. Spring is unpredictable and can have pleasant, sunny days or days when the Cape Doctor, a southeast wind, blows up to 75mph. Summer can be very warm from December to March with temperatures reaching the 40s, but the wind keeps it bearable. March to April and early May have the best weather and gentle winds and this is a great time to book your flights to Cape Town. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year.

Getting around Cape Town

Cape Town sprawls across a large area, but you can always use Table Mountain to get your bearings. Central Cape Town is small and easily explored on foot.

Public transport is patchy but can get you around the city during the day. Many visitors use the commuter trains, particularly the line to Simon’s Town. City buses services stop in the early evening. Avoid public transport after dark.

Rikkis — open rickshaws — are a cheap way to explore the City Bowl area. Reasonably-priced minibus taxis operate mostly along bus routes. You can hail them, but make sure you ask the driver where it is headed as they are unregulated and may not be safest option.

You can call for regular taxis, which are metered and expensive, but worth considering late at night.

If you are renting a car, be aware driving can be unpredictable and confusing, especially since the same road can change names several times. Get a GPS and remember Table Mountain is a handy landmark.

Getting downtown from the airport

Once the flight arrives, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is located some 20 km from the city centre. From there, door-to-door minibus services from the airport take about half an hour to town. Many hotels have courtesy buses.

What is good to know if travelling to Cape Town?

  • Tours of the townships conducted by locals can take you through some of the most desolate areas of the city and show you another side of Cape Town. There are many tours on offer, but try to book one that puts your money back into the township, rather than to a big hotel. Most tours stop at the must-see District Six Museum.
  • Towering over the city, Table Mountain can be seen no matter where you are. If you’re hiking to the summit, there are different routes for different fitness levels. One of the most popular routes begins at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (about four hours). It’s wise to bring your own food and water, as the cafes and restaurants up there are overpriced.
  • Cape Town is surrounded by vineyards producing fine South African wine. Exploring wine routes in the Western Cape takes you through some magnificent countryside. Routes are well signposted. Some of the most popular wine areas are Constantia, Darling, Durbanville, Stellenbosch and Walker Bay. 
  • At the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, the weekly Neighbourgoods Market is a great place to mingle with the locals in this thriving “creative community”. Every Saturday (9am-3pm) there are more than 50 stalls selling local organic food and produce, arts and crafts.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cape Town.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost $89, while return flights cost around $167.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around $163, however they can be found for as little as $109.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

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