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

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

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

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of February 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R9 826 Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cape Town in 2026

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

Prices are currently high for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R15 386 to R19 365. The lowest price recently found on this route was R19 444.

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9:30 - 14:35

SYD

CPT

38h 05m

1 stop

7:00 - 14:30

CPT

SYD

22h 30m

1 stop

R19 444Qantas Airways

Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 19

7:25 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

34h 00m

2 stops

10:40 - 10:25

CPT

SYD

39h 45m

2 stops

R19 716Singapore Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 6:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

R19 828Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 16

14:50 - 11:30

SYD

CPT

28h 40m

1 stop

13:00 - 6:15

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

R19 844Qatar Airways

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 6:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

R19 924Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11

15:50 - 17:30

SYD

CPT

34h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 6:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

R19 940Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8

21:40 - 17:25

SYD

CPT

28h 45m

1 stop

19:00 - 18:50

CPT

SYD

38h 50m

1 stop

R19 988Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 12

16:10 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

26h 15m

2 stops

10:40 - 7:40

CPT

SYD

36h 00m

2 stops

R20 259Singapore Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8

14:50 - 11:30

SYD

CPT

28h 40m

1 stop

13:00 - 6:15

CPT

SYD

33h 15m

1 stop

R20 291Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 16

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 6:10

CPT

SYD

32h 35m

2 stops

R20 307Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Mar 4

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 16

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

R19 828

Qatar Airways

May 6

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 12

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

R19 844

Qatar Airways

Mar 3

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 11

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

R19 924

Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Malaysia Airlines

Feb 27

SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 10m

3 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Mar 13

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

32h 20m

3 stops

SYD7:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

R26 890

Malaysia Airlines

Feb 27

SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 10m

3 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Mar 5

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

31h 30m

3 stops

SYD7:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

R29 191

Malaysia Airlines

Feb 26

SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 20m

3 stops

CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

Mar 12

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

31h 30m

3 stops

SYD7:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

R34 974

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SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

9:30-14:35

1 stop38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

7:00-14:30

1 stop22h 30m

R19 444

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

7:25-9:25

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

10:40-10:25

2 stops39h 45m

R19 716

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:35-6:50

1 stop33h 15m

R19 828

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R19 844

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-6:50

1 stop33h 15m

R19 924

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

15:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

12:35-6:50

1 stop33h 15m

R19 940

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

21:40-17:25

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

19:00-18:50

1 stop38h 50m

R19 988

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

16:10-9:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

10:40-7:40

2 stops36h 00m

R20 259

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R20 291

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-6:10

2 stops32h 35m

R20 307

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Sydney, with most prices found around R17 863. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R19 317.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R21 138 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Sydney for as low as R19 732 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Cape Town flight.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	27h 40m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 27h 40m

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

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How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl by plane?
There are 11001,8 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Cape Town Intl. Flights usually cover this in 27h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl 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 Cape Town Intl 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 Sydney to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Sydney to Cape Town is Emirates, representing 100% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom R21 419	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 516 reviews		Search Emirates flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

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Can I find flights from Sydney to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Cape Town from Sydney with this policy.

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