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Quick Flight Summary from Cape Town to Sydney

  • Lowest recent price
    A$1,203
  • Direct flight duration 22 hour 30 min
  • Arrival airports SYD
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$1,143

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sydney

Shortest Flight

Qantas

Qantas
16 Nov, Mon
Cape Town – Sydney
22h 30m
1 stop
CPT–SYD

Qantas

Qantas
10 Nov, Tue
Cape Town – Sydney
1d 7h 5m
2 stop
CPT–SYD

Last update: 06 November 2026 19:53

Estimated Prices for Cape Town to Sydney Flights

Cheapest Day16 November Monday
Best Price
A$1,203
Average Price
A$1,219
A$1,236
A$1,203
A$1,236
10Tue
Nov
A$1,203
16Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Cape Town City Center

Cape Town Intl. Airport

In Cape Town, which the largest and most crowded city of South Africa, you can use buses and taxis for going to the airport. It is also possible to reach the airport in a short time by renting a car in the city.

Taxi

You can get to the airport in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi. Using a taxi may be a better choice because buses are very crowded and the weather is too hot.

Bus

For going to the airport, you can an also use the buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles in the city. You can reach the airport after a travel of approximately 40 minutes by using the buses operating all day long except late hours of the night.

Car Rental

Since the distance between the airport and the city center is short, car rental, which is more expensive option than others, is less preferred. However, if you want to rent a car, you can get a car from many companies that you can find on the internet.

Airport Information

Cape Town Airport has a single terminal building with multiple floors. At the airport, there are banks where you can perform your currency exchange transactions and a store where you can buy souvenirs, clothes and books. Furthermore, at Spur Restaurant, you can taste local foods and drink something while waiting for your flight. At this restaurant which is located on a very wide area, you can spend time watching the takeoff and landing of the planes as well as enjoying the delicacies of Cape Town and world cuisine.

Transportation to Sydney City Center from Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can use to get to the city center from Sydney Airport, by both road and rail, including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes.

Taxi

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Sydney Airport is by taxi. Taxis are accessible from each terminal, with designated taxi stands available. Curbside attendants can help passengers arrange 5-seater taxis, van taxis for larger groups, wheelchair accessible taxis, and taxis with baby seats if needed. Taxi fares to Sydney City from the airport range between $45-55. The airport also features a pre-book taxi service. For more information on taxi fares and services please visit Sydney Airport’s website.

Bus

Taking the bus from Sydney Airport to the city center is another convenient transportation alternative. There are a number of bus routes that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses depart from the terminals and enable you to get to the city center quickly. Buses are also a cheaper option when compared to taxis. For more information on bus routes please visit Sydney Airport’s website.

Train

The train is another great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Trains to the city depart from the domestic terminal train station and the international terminal train station. It takes 13 minutes to get to the city center from Sydney Airport by train, making it an affordable and comfortable transportation alternative. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes.

Bike

Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. The airport features bike racks located at each terminal. You can follow the designated bike paths to get to the city center from the airport.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from the airport and a great way to get around in the city during your trip. Rental car counters are located on the arrivals level of the terminals. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty and Redspot.

Sydney Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Saturday
7 Nov
Rain
28°13°
Sunday
8 Nov
Clear
16°10°
Monday
9 Nov
Clear
18°10°
Tuesday
10 Nov
Cloudy
22°11°
Wednesday
11 Nov
Clear
29°14°

Popular Flights to Sydney

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Cape Town-Sydney flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Cape Town-Sydney flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Cape Town-Sydney flights, you can use Cape Town Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Sydney is about 11011 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 22 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cape Town-Sydney flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Airlink starts from approximately A$1,118.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Airlink
A$1,118
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece x 7 kg of cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Qantas
A$1,160
Paid Change (less than 48 hours) / Partial Refund (less than 48 hours) / 1 piece of cabin baggage / 1 x 30 kg checked bag / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
A$1,214
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece x 7 kg of cabin baggage / 2 x 23 kg checked bags / Complimentary Refreshments
Emirates
A$1,639
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece x 7 kg of cabin baggage / 2 x 23 kg checked bags / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 25.10.2026

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