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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Sydney

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cape Town to Sydney

November 5 - November 11

Cheapest
Best

CPT - Sydney

$1,337

$1,091

Round trip

November 17 - November 24

Best

CPT - Sydney

$1,332

$1,096

Round trip

November 5 - November 12

Best

CPT - Sydney

$1,338

$1,106

Round trip

July 9 - July 31

CPT - Sydney

$1,327

$1,151

Round trip

July 4 - July 22

Earliest

CPT - Sydney

$1,331

$1,157

Round trip

November 18 - November 29

CPT - Sydney

$1,345

$1,223

Round trip

November 8 - November 21

CPT - Sydney

$1,356

$1,239

Round trip

July 7 - July 14

CPT - Sydney

$1,368

$1,251

Round trip

November 10 - November 20

CPT - Sydney

$1,345

$1,268

Round trip

September 7 - September 17

CPT - Sydney

$1,481

$1,273

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Sydney

Right now, only 4% of recent fares for flights from Cape Town to Sydney are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $987–$1356, with a median of $1258. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Sydney, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
A typical journey from Cape Town to Sydney takes about 36h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 10,989 km.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Sydney, January stands out with a median fare of $1050. Other favorable months include September, with a median of $1161, and April, where the median fare is $1178.
For flights from Cape Town to Sydney, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares are non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Sydney

Regular price: $1,187 - $1,799

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Sydney are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1187 USD and 1799 USD. The current lowest deal is 1091 USD with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Nov 5 to Nov 11.

now $1,091

Low $1,187

High $1,799

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Sydney is January, with a median price of $1050. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2186. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,050

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,186

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Sydney

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Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Sydney

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Sydney

Qatar Airways

Cape Town (CPT) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,482

$1,408

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Sydney

Qatar Airways

Cape Town (CPT) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,454

$1,408

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Sydney

Qatar Airways

Cape Town (CPT) - Sydney (SYD)

Qatar Airways

$1,482

$1,611

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Sydney

Emirates Airlines

Cape Town (CPT) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

$1,482

$1,274

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Sydney

Emirates Airlines

Cape Town (CPT) - Sydney (SYD)

Emirates Airlines

$1,495

$1,529

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Sydney

Turkish Airlines

Cape Town (CPT) - Sydney (SYD)

Turkish Airlines

$1,383

$1,397

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Sydney

9 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 22

$1,561  →  $1,280

18%

8 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 12

$1,734  →  $1,477

15%

15 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 31

$1,745  →  $1,492

14%

6 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 11

$1,337  →  $1,091

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Sydney

Cape Town - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from CPT to SYD are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Sydney, with a median price of $1050.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 36h 20m long

Flights from Cape Town to Sydney typically last 36h 20m, with 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Sydney. Consider connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers competitive deals

Singapore Airlines has offered recent deals for flights from Cape Town to Sydney for $1091.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Only 4% of recent deals from CPT to SYD were considered good prices, historically.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good option for flights from Cape Town to Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1091

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly into Sydney Airport for convenient access to Sydney and surrounding areas.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1091

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major hub with high reliability and excellent road and rail connectivity to Sydney.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car or train in ~3 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$1826

Newcastle (NTL)

Newcastle Airport is a significant regional option with frequent services and easy access from Northern Sydney.

📍 ~135 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2555

Coffs Harbour (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Airport is a well-established regional airport with multiple carriers, offering premium cabin classes.

📍 ~430 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2222

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Port Macquarie Airport provides reliable regional connectivity and premium cabin classes for travelers.

📍 ~320 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1865

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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$4,156

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$5,669

$4,198

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$4,198

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$5,087

$4,025

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$5,455

$4,320

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$5,594

$4,269

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$5,258

$4,166

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$5,258

$4,166

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$5,143

$4,285

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$5,175

$4,285

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82% AI deal score

$5,258

$4,285

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$5,654

$4,787

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Sydney, Australia

82% AI deal score

$5,566

$4,866

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82% AI deal score

$5,735

$4,866

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$5,176

$4,377

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81% AI deal score

$5,245

$4,526

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Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$5,660

$4,624

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Sydney, Australia

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$5,650

$4,766

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$4,377

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$4,409

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80% AI deal score

$5,258

$4,411

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Sydney, Australia

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$5,249

$4,411

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$4,411

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Sydney, Australia

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$5,089

$4,411

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Sydney, Australia

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$5,127

$4,445

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$5,472

$4,845

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$5,258

$4,624

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$5,623

$5,111

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$5,563

$5,133

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$5,173

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$5,227

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$5,235

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$5,162

$5,100

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$5,164

$5,101

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$5,243

$5,101

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Sydney, Australia

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$5,348

$5,152

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$5,342

$5,163

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$5,601

$5,367

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$5,676

$5,460

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76% AI deal score

$5,121

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Sydney, Australia

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$5,173

$5,152

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Sydney, Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms. Setting up price alerts can also notify you when fares drop. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present cheaper options.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends can be beneficial. Generally, booking several weeks or months before your intended departure can be a good strategy.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While not always applicable for every route, it may be worth checking if alternative airports offer more suitable connections or better fares. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach these airports.