Is South African the cheapest airline to fly with from Sydney to Cape Town?

With an average price of $1,412 return, South African is not the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cape Town with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Ethiopian Air, where a return flight costs $1,167 on average.

Does South African fly direct to Cape Town from Sydney?

No, South African does not fly the route directly.

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

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cape Town with South African is Saturday, when prices are around $739. The most expensive day is generally Thursday, when the average price is around $910.

$1,439 Cheap South African Flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from South African for return flights from Sydney to Cape Town 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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Mon, 20 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

18:15 - 23:35SYD-CPT

38h 20m2 stops

20:25 - 06:10CPT-SYD

48h 45m2 stops

$2,261South African

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Mon, 20 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

18:15 - 19:45SYD-CPT

34h 30m2 stops

20:25 - 06:10CPT-SYD

48h 45m2 stops

$2,273South African

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Mon, 20 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

18:15 - 11:40SYD-CPT

26h 25m2 stops

20:25 - 06:10CPT-SYD

48h 45m2 stops

$2,302South African

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Wed, 24 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct

18:15 - 14:35SYD-CPT

28h 20m2 stops

19:35 - 06:15CPT-SYD

49h 40m2 stops

$3,299South African

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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 31 Oct

13:45 - 10:25SYD-CPT

28h 40m2 stops

19:35 - 22:30CPT-SYD

41h 55m2 stops

$7,313South African

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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 31 Oct

18:15 - 10:25SYD-CPT

24h 10m2 stops

19:35 - 06:10CPT-SYD

49h 35m2 stops

$7,350South African

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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 31 Oct

13:45 - 14:35SYD-CPT

32h 50m2 stops

19:35 - 06:10CPT-SYD

49h 35m2 stops

$7,676South African

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Low season	July
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$1,439
Average price round-trip	$1,979

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly (63% more expensive on average)

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Is South African the cheapest airline to fly with from Sydney to Cape Town?
With an average price of $1,412 return, South African is not the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cape Town with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Ethiopian Air, where a return flight costs $1,167 on average.
Does South African fly direct to Cape Town from Sydney?
No, South African does not fly the route directly.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cape Town with South African?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cape Town with South African is Saturday, when prices are around $739. The most expensive day is generally Thursday, when the average price is around $910.

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Good43 verified ratings

7.2Food

7.6Boarding

7.0Comfort

8.0Crew

6.4Entertainment

10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveller, Aug 2025

DAR-JNB

Excellent crew, good pilot and the service was fabulous

8.0 Very Good

Simbarashe, June 2025

JNB-WDH

Fair

10.0 Wonderful

Ugo, May 2025

CPT-JNB

Comfortable long flight!

10.0 Wonderful

Clinton Wes, Apr 2025

JNB-DUR

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

2.0 Poor

Willie, Oct 2024

CPT-JNB

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

6.0 Okay

Jim, Aug 2024

JNB-CPT

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

2.0 Poor

Dafydd, May 2024

CPT-JNB

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.

2.0 Poor

Verified traveller, Apr 2024

ACC-ABJ

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

2.0 Poor

Verified traveller, Apr 2024

JNB-ACC

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

6.0 Okay

Alistair, Mar 2024

GRU-CPT

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?

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