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R10 117 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cape Town – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Cape Town departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R17 324
Typical prices: R19 005-R25 881
Singapore Airlines
Sun 31/1Sun 28/2
SYD - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 117
Typical prices: R10 246-R19 554
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/10
SYD - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cape Town (SYD-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 28
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8:05 - 9:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 11:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R17 324Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 20
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8:05 - 9:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 7:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R17 841Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 20
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8:05 - 9:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 21:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R18 730Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 20
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12:15 - 9:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 21:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R18 746Singapore Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
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14:45 - 11:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
53h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
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16:35 - 6:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
54h 10m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
R19 021Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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14:45 - 11:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
53h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
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16:35 - 6:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
54h 10m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
R19 247Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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10:20 - 11:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
57h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
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16:35 - 6:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
54h 10m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
R19 409Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6
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15:45 - 12:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
53h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
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17:20 - 6:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
52h 15m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
R19 441Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17
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6:00 - 18:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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18:25 - 18:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
R24 952Emirates
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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6:00 - 18:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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18:25 - 18:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
R24 968Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Cape Town departing in January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Sydney usually cost between R21 655 and R25 922 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R17 324 on Singapore Airlines (Jan 31–Feb 28).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost R20 249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R27 182 and R26 908 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R10 117
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Cape Town was R10 117 for a one-way ticket and R17 324 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Sydney (SYD)
Cape Town (CPT)