How to get from Sydney to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Johannesburg: about 20h 5m including the connection. Other options: via Singapore. Two tickets from $1,069.

Flights from Sydney to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Johannesburg
20h 5m
two tickets, via Singapore
$1,069
connection options
2
straight-line distance
6,843 mi (11,012 km)
fastest
Via Johannesburg
South Africa
20h 5m
with the connection
Sydney to Johannesburg flight 14h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: O.R. Tambo International. Departure to Cape Town: Lanseria International, O.R. Tambo International.
Johannesburg to Cape Town flight 2h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,326
Via Singapore
Singapore
25h 18m
with the connection
Sydney to Singapore flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Cape Town flight 13h 58m
two ticketsfrom $1,069

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 Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 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 Sydney to Cape Town?
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 Sydney to Cape Town?
Via Johannesburg: 14h 50m to the connection, 2h 15m after it, about 20h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sydney to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $1,069. 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 Sydney and Cape Town?
Johannesburg (20h 5m total) and Singapore (25h 18m total).
How far is Cape Town from Sydney?
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.