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Cheap flights Sydney — Cape Town

from $871 11 012 km ~13h 27m 7 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $871 on 16.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
16 Nov 2026, Mon
Virgin Australia VA 8400
07:50
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
08:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
24h 40m 1 stop
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01 Dec 2026, Tue
Etihad Airways EY 451
08:50
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
10:20
CPT Cape Town International Airport
25h 30m 2 stops
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03 Dec 2026, Thu
Turkish Airlines TK 23
13:35
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
22:15
CPT Cape Town International Airport
32h 40m 1 stop
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11 Jan 2027, Mon
Batik Air Malaysia OD 122
01:50
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
03:50
CPT Cape Town International Airport
26h 2 stops
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29 Dec 2026, Tue
Qatar Airways QR 909
13:10
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
13:45
CPT Cape Town International Airport
24h 35m 1 stop
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26 Dec 2026, Sat
Qatar Airways QR 909
13:10
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
13:45
CPT Cape Town International Airport
24h 35m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
11 012 km
Flight time
13h 27m
Time difference
-9h
Minimum price
from $871 (16.11.2026)
Average price
$1 056
Maximum price
$1 223
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Airlines (5)
VA Virgin Australia EY Etihad Airways TK Turkish Airlines OD Batik Air Malaysia QR Qatar Airways
Agencies (3)
Trip.com Kupi.com Т-Банк
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
1 flights · 1 days
$871
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
2 flights · 2 days
$907
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$1 068
Batik Air Malaysia
Batik Air Malaysia
1 flights · 1 days
$1 076
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
2 flights · 2 days
$1 192
Where to buy tickets 3
Trip.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $871
Kupi.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $907
Т-Банк
1 tickets · 1 days
from $907
Airports

From — Sydney (1)

  • SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

To — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Sydney — Cape Town
How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?
Approximate flight time — 13h 27m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Sydney to Cape Town?
The straight-line distance — 11 012 km.
How much do flights from Sydney to Cape Town cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $871 on 16.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $1 056. Range: $871 — $1 223.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cape Town?
The difference — -9h.
From which airports does Sydney operate flights?
From Sydney: SYD (Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport).
To which airports in Cape Town do flights arrive?
To Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Qatar Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Sydney — Cape Town

Flights Sydney — Cape Town is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 11 012 km. Flight time 13h 27m. Time difference -9h.

From Sydney (SYD) flights depart from 1 airport: SYD. To Cape Town (CPT) — 1 arrival airport: CPT.

5 airlines operate on this route: Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Qatar Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $871 (16.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $1 056, ranging from $871 to $1 223. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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