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Quick Flight Summary from Cape Town to Sydney

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$1,061
  • Direct flight duration 40 hour 55 min
  • Arrival airports SYD
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$1,096

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sydney

Shortest Flight

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
7 Oct, Wed
Cape Town – Sydney
2d 5h 20m
2 stop
CPTSYD

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
6 Oct, Tue
Cape Town – Sydney
2d 5h 20m
2 stop
CPTSYD

Last update: 16 September 2026 07:00

Estimated Prices for Cape Town to Sydney Flights

Cheapest Day7 October Wednesday
Best Price
A$1,020
Average Price
A$1,181
A$1,506
A$1,020
19Sat
Sep
A$1,124
20Sun
21Mon
22Tue
A$1,198
23Wed
24Thu
25Fri
26Sat
27Sun
28Mon
A$1,128
29Tue
A$1,124
30Wed
01Thu
Oct
A$1,506
02Fri
03Sat
04Sun
05Mon
A$1,090
06Tue
A$1,020
07Wed
08Thu
09Fri
10Sat
11Sun
12Mon
13Tue
14Wed
15Thu
16Fri
A$1,256
17Sat
18Sun

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
19 Sep
Clear
27°13°
Sunday
20 Sep
Clear
27°15°
Monday
21 Sep
Clear
27°15°
Tuesday
22 Sep
Clear
17°15°
Wednesday
23 Sep
Clear
21°15°

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 flight distance between Cape Town-Sydney is 11011 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 13 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cape Town-Sydney flights is Saturday.
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 Turkish Airlines starts from approximately A$1,020.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Turkish Airlines
A$1,020
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
South African Airways
A$1,177
1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Qatar Airways
A$1,182
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 08.09.2026

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