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How to get from Cape Town to Sydney

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Johannesburg: about 17h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Singapore. Two tickets from $1,175.

Flights from Cape Town to Sydney

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Prices by day: Cape Town to Sydney

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Best fares from Cape Town to Sydney

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $683 16 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $683 16 November, Mon Cheapest weekend departure $692 Fri, 4 December 2026
Cheapest day of the week Friday $696 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $683

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Johannesburg
17h 10m
two tickets, via Singapore
$1,175
connection options
2
straight-line distance
6,843 mi (11,012 km)
fastest
Via Johannesburg
17h 10m
with the connection
Cape Town to Johannesburg flight 2h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Lanseria International, O.R. Tambo International. Departure to Sydney: O.R. Tambo International.
Johannesburg to Sydney flight 12h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,276
Via Singapore
Singapore
24h 20m
with the connection
Cape Town to Singapore flight 13h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Sydney flight 7h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,175

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Sydney

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July and September, +17° to +21° by day, sea +18° to +20°. In November it is +24° by day and +15° at night, sea +20°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +19° +22° 16 days
Feb
+26° +19° +23° 16 days
Mar
+25° +18° +23° 16 days
Apr
+22° +14° +22° 12 days
May
+19° +11° +21° 12 days
Jun
+17° +8° +20° 7 days
Jul
+17° +8° +18° 9 days
Aug
+19° +9° +18° 9 days
Sep
+21° +11° +19° 7 days
Oct
+23° +13° +19° 12 days
Nov
+24° +15° +20° 13 days
Dec
+26° +17° +21° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Sydney?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Johannesburg.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to Sydney?
Via Johannesburg: 2h 5m to the connection, 12h 5m after it, about 17h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Sydney with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $1,175. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cape Town and Sydney?
Johannesburg (17h 10m total) and Singapore (24h 20m total).
How far is Sydney from Cape Town?
6,843 mi (11,012 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.