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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of March. Take advantage of this per

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

72%Trains in Cape Town are 72% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.00

Cape Town$1.42

MealMid-priced restaurant

40%A meal in Cape Town is 40% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.

Sydney$27.19

Cape Town$15.80

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

70%A taxi fare in Cape Town is 70% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$6.00

Cape Town$1.78

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

37%Coffee in Cape Town is 37% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.49

Cape Town$3.45

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 11.23 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD

Last checked on Wed, 17/12

Distance: 11010 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Cape Town

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Cape Town at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Cape Town is $968. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cape Town expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cape Town costs an average of 1.78 AUD, 70% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 6.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 72% less in Cape Town: 1.42 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Sydney.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.80 AUD in Cape Town, 42% less than the 27.19 AUD in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 37% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 3.45 AUD, while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.49 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Cape Town?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Sydney?

While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 36.63 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 2.8 ºC average degrees reported in Sydney. During the winter period, Sydney can register 3 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12 mm rain level.

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