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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from R8 560

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
Jun 9 — Jun 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Tue 8/1217:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 31/116:35
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5R15 663
Tue 8/1217:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops63h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops71h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5R16 481
Tue 8/1217:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops63h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/221:30
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/5R16 825
Thu 18/613:15
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R16 923
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R17 103
Wed 10/619:30
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 218
Fri 19/613:15
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R18 101
Sun 25/1017:15
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops52h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/1121:45
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5R18 265
Sun 21/613:15
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/614:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R18 576

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 923

One-way from

R8 560

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 134
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 212 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 852 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

12:35-18:50

1 stop45h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

21:40-17:30

1 stop28h 50m

R19 607

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

13:15-6:15

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

R20 540

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

17:15-6:35

2 stops52h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

R21 817
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

15:20-7:30

3 stops31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

10:35-22:50

2 stops21h 15m

R24 452

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-8:25

2 stops52h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

22:10-14:10

3 stops48h 00m

R26 367

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

15:20-7:30

3 stops31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

9:20-23:35

3 stops23h 15m

R26 448

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

16:35-6:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

10:00-11:50

2 stops57h 50m

R26 792

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

16:35-6:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

9:50-11:50

2 stops58h 00m

R28 756

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

16:35-19:10

2 stops42h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/6

9:45-14:10

3 stops36h 25m

R30 033

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-6:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

14:45-11:50

2 stops53h 05m

R31 669

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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 20 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of R17 005). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 178). 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 10 May 2026.
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
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
South African
7,6
Good
61 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 033 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 357 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sydney?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Sydney in 31h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Cape Town and Sydney are separated by a distance of 10981 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways (R13 520), Turkish Airlines (R13 797), and Singapore Airlines (R15 585) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Users have found that Qantas Airways 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 R5 535. Users have also found prices from R7 413 and R9 008 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 Dubai the next most.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • 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. Perth is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Sydney.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of R17 005). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 178). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 520AverageR17 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 865AverageR19 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 194AverageR19 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 312AverageR18 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 564AverageR18 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 685AverageR22 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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