Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cape Town
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Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Cape Town from Australia and flights to South Africa. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney
Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Cape Town
Return fares from Sydney to Cape Town by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Cape Town is February 2027, with return fares from $1,575 — 33% cheaper than the most expensive month (May 2027, from $2,347).
When Should You Fly to Cape Town?
Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town, with return fares from $1,575. May is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,347.
Across the year, return fares to Cape Town average around $1,994. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, November and March, you'll generally pay up to 21% less than the yearly average.
Cheapest Sydney to Cape Town Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Cape Town return airfares.
Average Sydney to Cape Town Return Prices
These are the average prices for Sydney to Cape Town return airfares.
Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Cape Town
When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Cape Town?The cheapest month to travel is typically February.
How much do return flights from Sydney to Cape Town cost?The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town is $1574.
What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to Cape Town?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town is 13 February 2027.
What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Cape Town?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Cape Town is Singapore Airlines.
How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Cape Town take?We were not able to find any direct flights to Cape Town.
What is the IATA airport code for Cape Town?The IATA code for Cape Town is CPT. It is located in South Africa at coordinates -33.96878, 18.59646.
When should you book flights to Cape Town?From our data, you should book flights to Cape Town 60 days out.
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