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$779 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney departing on 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Sydney (CPT-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney

Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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17:15 - 06:35CPT-SYD
52h 20m2 stops
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15:50 - 17:25SYD-CPT
34h 35m1 stop
$1,672
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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07:00 - 15:45CPT-SYD
23h 45m1 stop
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10:30 - 09:45SYD-CPT
32h 15m1 stop
$1,673
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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07:00 - 15:45CPT-SYD
23h 45m1 stop
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10:30 - 09:45SYD-CPT
32h 15m1 stop
$1,684
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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17:15 - 06:15CPT-SYD
52h 00m3 stops
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21:15 - 11:50SYD-CPT
47h 35m2 stops
$1,690
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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17:15 - 10:45CPT-SYD
56h 30m2 stops
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10:00 - 11:50SYD-CPT
58h 50m2 stops
$1,699Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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17:15 - 17:55CPT-SYD
63h 40m2 stops
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15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
$1,708
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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18:55 - 06:50CPT-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
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15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
$1,712Qatar Airways
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Tue, 6 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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17:15 - 19:20CPT-SYD
41h 05m2 stops
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21:30 - 11:50SYD-CPT
47h 20m2 stops
$1,715Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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18:55 - 06:50CPT-SYD
26h 55m1 stop
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15:50 - 10:30SYD-CPT
27h 40m1 stop
$1,744Qatar Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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07:00 - 14:30CPT-SYD
22h 30m1 stop
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09:30 - 12:40SYD-CPT
36h 10m1 stop
$1,912Qantas Airways
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,699 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 7% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$1,672
Overall average: $1,696
Multi-carrier
Tue 28/10Tue 4/11
CPT - SYD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$779
Typical prices: $972-1432
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/10
CPT - SYD • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sydney on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Sydney is August, where tickets cost $1,571 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,048 and $1,987 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Sydney, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$779
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Sydney

When to book flights from Cape Town to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Sydney

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney was $519 for a one-way ticket and $1,114 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Sydney?

    Cape Town and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cape Town from Cape Town Intl and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Sydney, Singapore Airlines or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Sydney are Singapore Airlines and South African. With an average price for the route of $1,713 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,752 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1365 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.7Food
8.0Comfort
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The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

4.0 OkayRobert, Aug 2025SIN - SYD
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The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

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