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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from R7 668

CPT — SYD
Sep 24 — Oct 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sydney

Mon 16/1117:20 -
2 stops63h 25m
Mon 30/1121:30 -
2 stops71h 35m
Deal found 24/8R14 279
Tue 3/110:55 -
2 stops55h 50m
Sat 1/520:50 -
2 stops71h 00m
Deal found 22/8R14 439
Thu 15/1016:35 -
2 stops53h 00m
Thu 12/1121:30 -
2 stops58h 30m
Deal found 20/8R15 255
Tue 29/1217:20 -
2 stops52h 10m
Tue 26/121:30 -
2 stops47h 35m
Deal found 22/8R16 056
Mon 19/1016:35 -
2 stops42h 35m
Mon 2/1116:50 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 24/8R16 232
Sat 26/1217:20 -
2 stops63h 25m
Sun 10/116:50 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 20/8R16 520
Mon 7/913:15 -
1 stop33h 15m
Fri 25/914:50 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 20/8R16 568
Wed 4/1119:25 -
1 stop26h 25m
Sat 1/520:55 -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 22/8R16 840
Mon 16/1117:20 -
2 stops63h 25m
Mon 21/1216:50 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 24/8R17 320
Tue 3/110:55 -
3 stops44h 35m
Sat 1/520:50 -
2 stops47h 00m
Deal found 22/8R17 352
Sun 30/816:35 -
2 stops42h 35m
Sun 13/915:40 -
2 stops52h 10m
Deal found 22/8R17 464

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney

Round-trip from

R14 215

One-way from

R7 668

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 217
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 99h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 251 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 425 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

0:55-6:30

3 stops44h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/5

20:50-11:50

2 stops47h 00m

R17 352

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

17:20-6:30

3 stops52h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

16:50-23:00

2 stops39h 10m

R19 081

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

16:35-6:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

16:50-23:00

2 stops39h 10m

R19 353

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

17:20-6:30

3 stops52h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/2

21:30-12:05

2 stops47h 35m

R19 353

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

0:55-6:30

3 stops44h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/1

21:35-12:05

2 stops47h 30m

R20 666

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

12:35-18:20

1 stop44h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/1

22:10-17:25

1 stop28h 15m

R21 338

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

16:35-7:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

22:05-11:50

2 stops46h 45m

R22 187

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

18:30-18:35

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/2

6:00-18:00

1 stop45h 00m

R22 715

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

18:30-18:35

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/1

16:30-16:45

2 stops33h 15m

R23 147
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

19:25-18:20

1 stop37h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/1

13:00-10:30

2 stops30h 30m

R23 643

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of R16 968). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 851). 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 for a return flight from Cape Town to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Sydney flights typically cost between R17 464 and R20 874 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 215 on Turkish Airlines (Feb 16–Feb 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Cape Town to Sydney. 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
3 656 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 085 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R13 561), Qantas Airways (R15 551), and Singapore Airlines (R15 603) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 709. Users have also found prices from R7 915 and R8 762 on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Sydney?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Sydney that have stopovers, most of them stop in Johannesburg. Cape Town to Sydney flights stop in Perth the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Gold Reef City, Nelson Mandela Square, and Carlton Centre are currently the most popular points of interest in Johannesburg at the moment. Gold Reef City, Nelson Mandela Square and Carlton Centre are located about 25,0 km, 18,3 km, and 20,5 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R657 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Sydney flights?

    Cape Town to Sydney flights have a stopover in Singapore least often.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of R16 968). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 851). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 561AverageR16 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 551AverageR18 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 603AverageR20 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 007AverageR18 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 230AverageR17 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 115AverageR21 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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