Find flights
Deals
Airlines

$151+ Cheap flights from Cape Town

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 20/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Cape Town

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cape Town, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cape Town airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$86

Cheapest round-trip flight

$481

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Good round-trip deal

$997 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town Intl is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Search Deals
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Search Deals
On average, FlySafair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town Intl (avg. price of $246).
Search Deals
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cape Town Intl (average return price of $1,598).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl.
Search Deals

Find flights from Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Sat 2/819:15CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mFlySafair
Sat 16/806:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 20mFlySafair
Deal found 9/7$186
Thu 31/706:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mLift
Tue 5/806:30JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 10mLift
Deal found 10/7$204
Sat 23/806:05CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 05mAirlink
Sat 30/810:25JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 9/7$207
Tue 15/713:30CPT - JNB
Nonstop2h 00mCemair
Mon 21/708:40JNB - CPT
Nonstop2h 15mCemair
Deal found 10/7$349
Sun 24/814:15CPT - SYD
2 stops32h 00mSouth African
Sun 31/818:15SYD - CPT
2 stops32h 40mSouth African
Deal found 9/7$1,586
Mon 11/814:15CPT - MEL
2 stops24h 05mSouth African
Mon 25/817:45MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mSouth African
Deal found 9/7$1,592
Fri 22/810:40CPT - PER
2 stops19h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 29/806:25PER - CPT
2 stops33h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,609
Fri 22/819:35CPT - SYD
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/818:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,616
Mon 11/817:25CPT - MEL
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/817:45MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,629
Mon 28/707:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 11/809:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,635
Fri 14/1118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 23/1115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,639
Sun 24/812:50CPT - PER
1 stop17h 30mSouth African
Sun 31/823:50PER - CPT
1 stop25h 55mSouth African
Deal found 10/7$1,671

Find flights from Cape Town within your budget

Find flights departing from Cape Town that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

18:25-20:30

Nonstop2h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

07:30-09:45

Nonstop2h 15m

$276

Cape TownJohannesburg

CPT - JNB

CPTJNB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

19:00-21:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

07:00-09:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$341

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

14:15-06:15

2 stops32h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

18:15-18:55

2 stops32h 40m

$1,586

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/8

14:15-22:20

2 stops24h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

17:45-10:25

2 stops24h 40m

$1,592

Cape TownPerth

CPT - PER

CPTPER

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/8

10:40-12:30

2 stops19h 50m

Perth

Fri 29/8

06:25-09:25

2 stops33h 00m

$1,609

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/8

19:35-06:15

2 stops50h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

18:15-10:55

2 stops24h 40m

$1,616

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/8

17:25-22:20

2 stops20h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

17:45-16:45

2 stops31h 00m

$1,629

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

07:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

09:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

$1,635

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

$1,639

Cape TownPerth

CPT - PER

CPTPER

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

12:50-12:20

1 stop17h 30m

Perth

Sun 31/8

23:50-19:45

1 stop25h 55m

$1,671

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

Showing 1-10 of 54 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town (average of $1,155). Flying from Cape Town in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,766). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town?

When flying from Cape Town check dates and pricing for the following: South African, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $713
South African
South African
From $274
FlySafair
FlySafair
From $42
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $766

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cape Town?

Cape Town offers frequent flights to Johannesburg (573 flights per day), Doha (105 flights per day) and Durban (80 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $57
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $330
London
London
From $443
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $808

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cape Town?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cape Town is Durban King Shaka Intl, with prices starting at $84. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Durban King Shaka Intl
Durban King Shaka Intl
From $55
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From $57
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit
From $175
Harare
Harare
From $274

Airline reviews for flights from Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from Cape Town. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Cape Town. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
South African
7.5
Good
35 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Cape Town. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cape Town?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Cape Town are Amsterdam, Athens, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam, Bloemfontein are the most popular locations from Cape Town year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cape Town for as low as $84 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,226 to fly from Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found FlySafair, Airlink, and South African to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Cape Town. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: FlySafair flights from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka Intl ($64). Airlink flights from Cape Town to Harare ($142). South African flights from Cape Town to Brisbane ($418).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cape Town?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Cape Town we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport starting at $2,626
    Fly from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow Airport starting at $3,308
    Fly from Cape Town Intl to Dubai starting at $12,678

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town is November. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town?

    Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town?

    Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town with no change fees?

    Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

  • Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town become cheaper?

    Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cape Town and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address to set up price alerts.

See more FAQs

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cape Town and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address to set up price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights