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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,375. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,986 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,986, select.

Cape Town.$1,993 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,993, select.

Cape Town.$2,001 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,001, select.

Cape Town.$2,001 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,001, select.

Cape Town.$2,001 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,001, select.

Cape Town.$2,004 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 May, returning Sat, 5 Jun.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,004, select.

Cape Town.$2,005 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,005, select.

Cape Town.$2,084 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,084, select.

Cape Town.$2,166 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,166, select.

Cape Town.$2,175 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,175, select.

Cape Town.$2,190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,190, select.

Cape Town.$2,190 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,190, select.

Cape Town.$2,256 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Sydney on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,256, select.

Cape Town.$2,258 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,258, select.

Cape Town.$2,294 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,294, select.

Cape Town.$2,299 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,299, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cape Town

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Sydney to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town is $1,986. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,986.

How many flights are there a week from Sydney to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Sydney to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cape Town is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 10 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town nine hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SYD to CPT flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SYD and CPT include:
- Dubai Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

66% of flights taking off from Sydney Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Reserve a hotel near CPT if you have a late Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

Cape Town Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to CPT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.