What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Sydney?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the lowest average return price of R19 370.

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Sydney?

Flights connecting via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 30m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Sydney?

Johannesburg (JNB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 33m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Sydney?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 6 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:25 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 633Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 715Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Feb 3

10:40 - 21:15CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

8:25 - 9:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 036Singapore Airlines

Fri, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 29

20:00 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:45 - 16:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 267Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

20:00 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:00 - 16:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 333Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

9:00 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 12:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 436Qantas Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

9:00 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 12:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 452Qantas Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

14:00 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 19:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 699Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

12:35 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

15:50 - 12:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 259Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

10:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

15:50 - 9:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R25 107Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 3

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12:35 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 114Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

12:35 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:00 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

R21 238Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

14:15 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

18:15 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 20m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 325South African

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

15:10 - 7:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

16:50 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R28 021Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

15:10 - 7:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:40 - 13:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m3 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R29 585Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

12:20 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 18:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R69 180Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 16

19:25 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:10 - 19:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R78 005Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 16

12:35 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:10 - 12:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

71h 30m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R79 059Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 16

9:55 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

22:10 - 12:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

71h 30m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R86 237Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 16

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Emirates

Nov 2

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

37h 35m

1 stop

SYD18:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 16

SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R20 267

Emirates

Nov 2

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

37h 35m

1 stop

SYD18:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 16

SYD6:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 45m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R20 333

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Nov 2

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

37h 35m

1 stop

SYD18:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 16

SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R20 399

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Sydney

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Qatar Airways

Nov 18

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 25

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R17 633

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Nov 11

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 3

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

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CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R17 715

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Nov 11

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

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SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

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R20 333

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

9:30-19:45

1 stop19h 15m

R21 699

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

12:35-8:25

2 stops34h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/11

15:50-12:40

2 stops29h 50m

R22 259

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/3

15:50-9:25

2 stops26h 35m

R25 107

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Sydney?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R17 583 to R22 950.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 633.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Sydney. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R17 435. If you’re not able to fly to Sydney in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Sydney during February average around R17 830.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around R19 525 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Cape Town for as low as R18 176 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Sydney flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Sydney flight.

How have Cape Town to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to Sydney flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R9 549
Fastest flight time	26h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R9 549. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 633.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Sydney takes 26h 25m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Sydney. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Sydney.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Sydney

How far is Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
The straight-line distance from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith is 11001,8 km. Typically, this will take 26h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 6 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Sydney?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Sydney is Qatar Airways, representing 38% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Turkish Airlines at 21%, Emirates at 13%, and Qantas Airways at 12%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 864	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R15 994	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 115 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 409	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom R16 692	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 65 reviews	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R16 707	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 627 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 631	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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