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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $977

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,795

One-way from

$977

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,930
6/5-29/5
  • 6/5-29/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 75h 35m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($545 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($191 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Tue 6/507:50PER - CPT
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/505:45CPT - PER
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,795
Sun 11/523:50PER - CPT
1 stop29h 45mSouth African
Sun 18/514:15CPT - PER
1 stop16h 05mSouth African
Deal found 27/3$1,824
Wed 20/812:25BNE - CPT
2 stops30h 00mSouth African
Sat 20/920:25CPT - BNE
2 stops43h 15mSouth African
Deal found 27/3$1,843
Tue 27/514:45BNE - CPT
2 stops26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/610:40CPT - BNE
2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,844
Mon 5/501:10PER - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 29/510:40CPT - PER
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,862
Sun 11/512:05MEL - CPT
3 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/508:50CPT - MEL
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,873
Fri 23/511:00SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/513:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,904
Tue 27/520:25BNE - CPT
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/619:35CPT - BNE
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,914
Tue 18/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 28/1109:00CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,920
Mon 12/509:30SYD - CPT
1 stop35h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 19/509:00CPT - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,958
Sun 11/522:45PER - CPT
2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 18/513:00CPT - PER
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,996
Sun 11/516:45MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 00mSouth African
Sun 18/508:10CPT - MEL
2 stops37h 10mSouth African
Deal found 27/3$2,009

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Australia

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 6/5

07:50-22:30

3 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

05:45-18:40

2 stops30h 55m

$1,795

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 11/5

23:50-23:35

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

14:15-12:20

1 stop16h 05m

$1,824

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Mon 12/5

15:55-10:25

2 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

17:25-23:40

2 stops22h 15m

$1,832

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 27/5

14:45-09:25

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

10:40-10:20

2 stops39h 40m

$1,844

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 5/5

01:10-09:25

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

10:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

$1,862

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

12:05-22:35

3 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

08:50-23:10

2 stops30h 20m

$1,873

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

11:00-09:25

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

$1,904

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 27/5

20:25-10:25

2 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

19:35-23:40

2 stops44h 05m

$1,914

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

09:30-12:40

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

09:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

$1,958

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 11/5

22:45-19:55

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:00-18:40

1 stop23h 40m

$1,996

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of $1,077). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Cape Town as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Australia?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Australia, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,250. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,345 while deals on South African start at $1,365 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Cape Town?

    The most popular flight routes from Australia to Cape Town are Brisbane - Cape Town Intl, Melbourne - Cape Town Intl and Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cape Town Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of $1,077). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,342Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,404Average$1,989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,594Average$2,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,732Average$2,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,770Average$2,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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