Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

South African Airways
Mon., 25 Aug. - Thu., 18 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,906 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,906
Return
found 5 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon., 25 Aug. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Thu., 18 Sep., priced at AU$1,906 found 5 days ago
South African Airways
Wed., 4 Jun. - Tue., 10 Jun.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,907 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,907
Return
found 6 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Wed., 4 Jun. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Tue., 10 Jun., priced at AU$1,907 found 6 days ago
South African Airways
Mon., 9 Jun. - Tue., 17 Jun.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,913 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$1,913
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Tue., 17 Jun., priced at AU$1,913 found 14 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 1 Jun. - Mon., 16 Jun.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,959 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,959
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 1 Jun. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Mon., 16 Jun., priced at AU$1,959 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 13 Jan. - Tue., 17 Feb.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,959 Return, just found
AU$1,959
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 13 Jan. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Tue., 17 Feb., priced at AU$1,959 just found
Qantas Airways
Thu., 4 Sep. - Thu., 18 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,964 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,964
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 4 Sep. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Thu., 18 Sep., priced at AU$1,964 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 1 Jun. - Mon., 16 Jun.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,978 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,978
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 1 Jun. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Mon., 16 Jun., priced at AU$1,978 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Sat., 6 Sep. - Sun., 14 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,992 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,992
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sat., 6 Sep. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Sun., 14 Sep., priced at AU$1,992 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun., 23 Nov. - Mon., 1 Dec.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,016 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$2,016
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun., 23 Nov. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Mon., 1 Dec., priced at AU$2,016 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sun., 7 Sep. - Sat., 13 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,153 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$2,153
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun., 7 Sep. from Sydney to Cape Town, returning Sat., 13 Sep., priced at AU$2,153 found 8 hours ago
Flight from Sydney to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$1,906
Distance
10925 km

Your quick guide to flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Mascot Airport to CPT?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between SYD and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) was AU$1,906. Fares this cheap don’t hang around forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SYD to CPT?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Mascot Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to CPT flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Sydney Airport to CPT?
You’ll have 11 000 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Sydney to Cape Town route. Wear layers of comfy clothes and consider taking a neck pillow with you.
Which airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
If you want to fly straight from Mascot Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), you’ll have to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly on this route.
Are Sydney Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute bookings from SYD to Cape Town Intl. Airport can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to find a bargain, but then again, you could miss out altogether! If you’d rather play it safe and start your trip planning early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to a year in advance. Just remember that not all airlines advertise their prices that far in advance. Our top tip? Check back often as updates are made regularly.

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