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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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SQ Return flights from $1,574
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,574
Dep. Sun 07 FebRet. Tue 16 Feb$1,574
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Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,574
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$1,574
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,574
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Tue 09 Mar$1,574
Dep. Mon 17 MayRet. Mon 31 May$1,580
Dep. Tue 18 MayRet. Tue 01 Jun$1,580
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$1,585
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,585
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Tue 16 Feb$1,585
Dep. Mon 01 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,585
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,585
Dep. Wed 12 MayRet. Wed 26 May$1,591
Dep. Fri 14 MayRet. Fri 28 May$1,591
Dep. Wed 19 MayRet. Wed 02 Jun$1,628
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,637
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Tue 16 Feb$1,637
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,637
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Thu 18 Feb$1,637
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Tue 09 Mar$1,637
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$1,637
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,637
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,637
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,637
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Thu 04 Mar$1,637
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Tue 09 Mar$1,637
Dep. Fri 12 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$1,637
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Tue 16 Feb$1,637
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,637
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Thu 18 Feb$1,637
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,637
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Mon 22 Feb$1,637
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,637
Dep. Sat 13 FebRet. Tue 02 Mar$1,637
Dep. Sun 14 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,637
Dep. Sun 07 FebRet. Thu 18 Feb$1,637
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Tue 16 Feb$1,637
Dep. Thu 04 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,637

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

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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.

Aug 2026
$3,498
Sep 2026
$3,469
Nov 2026
$1,880
Mar 2027
$1,591

The cheapest month to fly to Cape Town is March 2027, with return fares from $1,591 — 55% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2026, from $3,498).

When Should You Fly to Cape Town?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town, with return fares from $1,591. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $3,498.

Across the year, return fares to Cape Town average around $2,610. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 39% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Cape Town Return Prices

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

August 2026
$3,498
September 2026
$3,469
November 2026
$1,880
March 2027
$1,591

Average Sydney to Cape Town Return Prices

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

August 2026
$2,586
September 2026
$2,877
October 2026
$2,603
November 2026
$2,467
February 2027
$2,337
March 2027
$2,418

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 March.

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 $1575.

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 02 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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