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Cheapest flights to Cape Town

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Flying from Sydney to Cape Town: things to know

The most popular route is from Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney to Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town. On average this flight takes 26 hours 20 minutes one way and costs US$2,668 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Average flight time
26 hours 20 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$2,668
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Airlines that fly from Sydney to Cape Town

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  • Qantas Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways
  • South African Airways
  • Virgin Australia
  • Etihad Airways
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Thai Airways
  • Jetstar Airways

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