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 50% 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: 71% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R17 315.

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 November 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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12:35 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:10 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 634Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 14

12:35 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:10 - 17:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 799Qatar Airways

Fri, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 23

10:40 - 6:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

7:25 - 9:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 497Singapore Airlines

Tue, Apr 27 - Mon, May 10

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

37h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:00 - 11:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 420Emirates

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

9:55 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

9:35 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 211Qantas Airways

Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, May 22

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

R21 441Singapore Airlines

Sun, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 21

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

17h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 19:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 590Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 7

9:55 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

19:45 - 12:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 55m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 722Qantas Airways

Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, May 22

20:25 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:35 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 787Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, May 22

20:00 - 7:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

6:00 - 18:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 974Emirates

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:30 - 17:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 55m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

R16 464Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

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

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 17:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 618Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

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 618Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18

13:40 - 7:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:00 - 11:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 782Emirates

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

12:35 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 25m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

R24 474Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

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

20h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R24 622Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

13:40 - 7:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

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

43h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 902Emirates

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

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

20h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:30 - 14:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R25 677Qantas Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

12:35 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 25m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Ho Chi Minh City

10:00 - 12:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 35m3 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R26 221Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

10:40 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

12:15 - 9:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R38 004Singapore Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 28

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Qatar Airways

Nov 13

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 17

SYD16:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 55m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R16 464

Qatar Airways

Nov 9

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

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SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 18

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R17 618

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Feb 2

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

45h 45m

1 stop

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 14

SYD21:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R17 634

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Mar 12

CPT9:55Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

2 stops

SYD22:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

May 22

SYD9:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT22:50Cape Town Intl

R21 211

Qantas Airways

Feb 2

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

23h 30m

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SYD22:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 14

SYD8:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 40m

2 stops

CPT22:50Cape Town Intl

R21 853

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Nov 14

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

SYD14:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

Nov 28

SYD9:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 05m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R25 677

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Tue 2/2

12:35-19:20

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21:10-10:30

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R17 634

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12:35-19:20

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21:10-17:25

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R17 799

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7:25-9:25

2 stops34h 00m

R19 497

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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20:00-18:35

1 stop37h 35m

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R20 420

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Fri 12/3

9:55-22:30

2 stops27h 35m

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9:35-22:50

1 stop21h 15m

R21 211

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

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15:50-9:25

2 stops26h 35m

R21 441

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Mon 23/11

12:20-14:30

1 stop17h 10m

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Mon 7/12

9:30-19:55

1 stop19h 25m

R21 590

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/3

9:55-22:30

2 stops27h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/5

19:45-12:40

2 stops48h 55m

R21 722

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/3

20:25-14:30

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/5

9:35-22:50

1 stop21h 15m

R21 787

Cape TownSydney

CPT Cape Town Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

20:00-7:35

2 stops50h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/12

6:00-18:00

1 stop45h 00m

R22 974

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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 222 to R21 952.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 634.

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 502. If you’re not able to fly to Sydney in March, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Sydney during May average around R18 096.

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 656 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 706 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 November 2026, prices for Cape Town to Sydney flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R9 542
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 542. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 634.

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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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 November 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 42% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Turkish Airlines at 18%, Emirates at 14%, and Qantas Airways at 10%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R16 010	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 123 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom R16 211	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 66 reviews	Search South African flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R16 725	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 632 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 377	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 692 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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