How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways can get you from Sydney to Cape Town in just under 27h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6823 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CPT?

When flying from Sydney to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Round-trip from	£972
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Popular in	September
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,143

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52h 10m total
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27h 40m total
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Sun 17/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

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15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

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£648

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22:10-22:50

2 stops57h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

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Tue 5/1

22:10-17:25

1 stop28h 15m

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Wed 31/12

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07:00-12:10

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Wed 31/12

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of £928). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Cape Town flights typically cost between £928 and £1,246 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £972 on Singapore Airlines (2 Feb–23 Feb).

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways can get you from Sydney to Cape Town in just under 27h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6823 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cape Town (average of £928). Flying from Sydney to Cape Town in September is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Sydney to Cape Town flights typically cost between £928 and £1,246 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £972 on Singapore Airlines (2 Feb–23 Feb).

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Sydney to Cape Town flights typically cost between £928 and £1,246 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £972 on Singapore Airlines (2 Feb–23 Feb).