Cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town

One-way fares from $1,088 · SYD → CPT · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$1,088

Batik Air Malaysia · Mon, 16 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $1,088

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
25h 25m

11,010 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cape Town

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $1,088
  2. December 2026 $1,311
  3. January 2027 $1,531

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Batik Air Malaysia
Depart09:50 Mon, 16 NovSYD → CPT 26h 45m · 3 stops
$1,088one way, per person
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Scoot
Depart13:25 Wed, 4 NovSYD → CPT 26h 25m · 3 stops
$1,236one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Cape Town

Sydney (SYD) and Cape Town (CPT) are about 11,010 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 25h 25m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $1,088, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $1,088 with Batik Air Malaysia, departing Monday 16 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $1,088 to $1,531.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $1,088 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 25h 25m. Sydney and Cape Town are around 11,010 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Cape Town?

Recent fares on this route were with Batik Air Malaysia, Etihad Airways and Scoot.

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