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

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers 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 2 as of December 2025.

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.

R10 067 Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cape Town in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R18 687 to R23 529. The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 539.

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16:10 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

26h 15m2 stops

10:40 - 21:15

CPT

SYD

25h 35m2 stops

R17 539Singapore Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

16:10 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

26h 15m2 stops

10:40 - 7:40

CPT

SYD

36h 00m2 stops

R17 772Singapore Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 14

19:10 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

47h 15m2 stops

10:40 - 7:40

CPT

SYD

36h 00m2 stops

R18 338Singapore Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

12:15 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

30h 10m2 stops

10:40 - 7:40

CPT

SYD

36h 00m2 stops

R18 687Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

16:35 - 23:35

SYD

CPT

40h 00m2 stops

17:15 - 6:35

CPT

SYD

52h 20m2 stops

R19 136Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 19

19:10 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

23h 15m2 stops

10:40 - 11:50

CPT

SYD

40h 10m2 stops

R19 552Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

16:10 - 9:25

SYD

CPT

26h 15m2 stops

10:40 - 7:40

CPT

SYD

36h 00m2 stops

R19 669Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 27

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m1 stop

12:35 - 6:50

CPT

SYD

33h 15m1 stop

R19 935Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

15:50 - 10:30

SYD

CPT

27h 40m1 stop

18:55 - 6:50

CPT

SYD

26h 55m1 stop

R20 018Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

15:50 - 17:25

SYD

CPT

34h 35m1 stop

19:00 - 6:50

CPT

SYD

26h 50m1 stop

R20 035Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 9

SYD12:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 10m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 16

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

36h 00m

2 stops

SYD7:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

R19 552

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 18

SYD16:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 15m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 27

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

36h 00m

2 stops

SYD7:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

R19 669

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Singapore Airlines

May 1

SYD7:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Jun 5

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

39h 45m

2 stops

SYD10:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

R20 035

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Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Mar 9

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 40m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Apr 19

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

R19 935

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Qatar Airways

Feb 11

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 18

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

R20 368

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Qatar Airways

Feb 9

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 16

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

32h 35m

2 stops

SYD6:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

R20 384

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

16:10-9:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

10:40-21:15

2 stops25h 35m

R17 539

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

16:10-9:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

10:40-7:40

2 stops36h 00m

R17 772

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

19:10-9:25

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

10:40-7:40

2 stops36h 00m

R18 338

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

12:15-9:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

10:40-7:40

2 stops36h 00m

R18 687

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

16:35-23:35

2 stops40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

17:15-6:35

2 stops52h 20m

R19 136

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

19:10-9:25

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

R19 552

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

16:10-9:25

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

10:40-7:40

2 stops36h 00m

R19 669

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

12:35-6:50

1 stop33h 15m

R19 935

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

18:55-6:50

1 stop26h 55m

R20 018

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

15:50-17:25

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

19:00-6:50

1 stop26h 50m

R20 035

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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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Sydney, with most prices found around R19 053. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R19 170.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as R17 626. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Wednesday is R32 224.

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 477 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 203 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 5% 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 December 2025, prices for Sydney to Cape Town flights are approximately 20% cheaper 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	26h 15m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Sydney to Cape Town takes 26h 15m

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 26h 15m, 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 2 as of December 2025.
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 Qantas Airways, representing 57% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Emirates at 43%.

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R15 639	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 957 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 708	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 443 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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