Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 42m.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg (JNB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 660.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 06m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Qantas Airways (R14 098), Singapore Airlines (R14 465), and Qatar Airways (R17 567) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney, you should look to book at least 21 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of R1 023). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 386). 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Sydney flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Sydney are Emirates, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Cape Town to Sydney flights have a stopover in Doha least often. Dubai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Sydney.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are currently the most popular points of interest in Johannesburg at the moment. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Johannesburg Planetarium are located about 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 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 R451 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Sydney. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 27% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 22 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Cape Town to Sydney from R17 798 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R20 205 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Sydney. Flights to Sydney from Cape Town in August are about R19 883 on average during August, but can be found for as low as R14 618.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Cape Town to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Sydney?

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Deals for Cape Town to Sydney flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Sydney?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Sydney with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Cape Town to Sydney with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Sydney become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cape Town to Sydney and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	R18 870
One-way from	R9 101
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	R18 413

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	CheapestR14 098	AverageR18 615	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR14 465	AverageR18 443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 567	AverageR20 509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR18 613	AverageR20 249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR19 557	AverageR21 724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 742	AverageR27 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from R9 101

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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