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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney from $831

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
29 Jun — 6 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 24 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,600

One-way from

$831

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,695
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/8-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($352 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 24 June 2025.

Fri 8/807:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 15/809:30SYD - CPT
1 stop35h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/6$1,600
Fri 8/820:25CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 25mSouth African
Fri 15/813:45SYD - CPT
2 stops29h 10mSouth African
Deal found 24/6$1,617
Fri 8/818:25CPT - SYD
2 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/815:40SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,718
Tue 23/1212:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 11/115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/6$1,838
Sat 13/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/121:45SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,888
Wed 6/818:25CPT - SYD
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Wed 13/806:00SYD - CPT
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 22/6$1,900
Wed 12/1110:40CPT - SYD
2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/1119:10SYD - CPT
2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/6$2,067
Thu 13/1110:40CPT - SYD
3 stops36h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 23/1112:10SYD - CPT
2 stops31h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/6$3,791
Mon 10/1108:50CPT - SYD
2 stops43h 45mAir France
Mon 24/1111:15SYD - CPT
2 stops43h 40mAir France
Deal found 22/6$5,626

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Sydney that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

07:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

09:30-12:40

1 stop35h 10m

$1,600

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

20:25-21:50

2 stops41h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

13:45-10:55

2 stops29h 10m

$1,617

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

18:25-06:10

2 stops51h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

15:40-14:35

2 stops30h 55m

$1,718

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

17:15-19:50

2 stops41h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/1

21:45-11:50

2 stops47h 05m

$1,888

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

18:25-17:20

1 stop38h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/8

06:00-11:35

1 stop37h 35m

$1,900

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,955

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

10:40-17:55

2 stops22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/11

19:10-09:25

2 stops23h 15m

$2,067

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

10:40-07:55

3 stops36h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

12:10-10:30

2 stops31h 20m

$3,791

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

08:50-13:35

2 stops43h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/11

11:15-21:55

2 stops43h 40m

$5,626

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

08:05-07:55

2 stops38h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

15:55-06:45

2 stops47h 50m

$6,475

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 20 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Sydney, you should look to book at least 75 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Sydney in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 24 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cape Town to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. 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
3,273 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,273 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,365 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
863 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,470 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,600), South African ($1,617), and Turkish Airlines ($1,888) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Sydney. Qantas Airways is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Sydney one-way?

    $831 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and South African, with prices starting from $1,004 and $1,019, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Cape Town to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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EmiratesCheapest$1,182Average$2,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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