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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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QR Return flights from $2,205
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,205
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$2,757
QR,TK Return flights from $2,237
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,237
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$3,599
TK,VA Return flights from $2,314
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,314
QR,TK,VA Return flights from $2,333
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,333
SQ Return flights from $2,411
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,411
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$5,486
ET,QR,TG Return flights from $2,436
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$2,436
VA Return flights from $2,446
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,446
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$3,529
QR,VA Return flights from $2,465
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,465
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$3,229
MH,QR Return flights from $2,497
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$2,497
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,665
MH,TK Return flights from $2,507
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,507
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$2,755
4Z,QR Return flights from $2,555
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,555
QR,SA Return flights from $2,555
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,555
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$2,969
EK,QR Return flights from $2,590
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,590
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$2,860
ET,QF,TG Return flights from $2,637
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$2,637
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,889
QR,SQ Return flights from $2,657
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,657
Dep. Sun 31 MayRet. Tue 16 Jun$4,276

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Sydney to Cape Town Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Cape Town return airfares.

February 2026
$1,861
March 2026
$2,247

Average Sydney to Cape Town Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Cape Town return airfares.

February 2026
$2,719
March 2026
$2,724
April 2026
$3,198
May 2026
$3,028
June 2026
$3,439
July 2026
$3,630
September 2026
$3,079

Did you know...

  • Sydney to Cape Town, the shortest one-way trip is 21 hours and 15 minutes flying . Stopovers include Perth, Johannesburg
  • Lavistown is the closest train station to Cape Town airport.
  • The distance from Sydney to Cape Town is 10,989 km.

Questions and Answers

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

Currently, November/2026 is the most affordable time of year to travel to Cape Town from Sydney. The most expensive month is April/2026.

What airlines fly direct to Cape Town from Sydney?

No airlines fly non-stop between Sydney and Cape Town.

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

The cheapest airline that flies from Sydney to Cape Town is Singapore Airlines.

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town from Sydney?

The best airline to fly from Sydney to Cape Town is Qatar Airways.

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