Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cape Town from $1,227

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CPT
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,733

One-way from

$1,227

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,767
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/5-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Adelaide to Cape Town
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Adelaide to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Fri 26/1211:00ADL - CPT
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/114:35CPT - ADL
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$3,392
Fri 26/1222:00ADL - CPT
1 stop27h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/112:35CPT - ADL
1 stop44h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/11$3,467
Mon 22/1222:00ADL - CPT
1 stop45h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 6/112:35CPT - ADL
1 stop44h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/11$3,489
Wed 24/1206:10ADL - CPT
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 9/112:35CPT - ADL
1 stop44h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11$4,157
Mon 22/1218:35ADL - CPT
2 stops47h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 6/110:40CPT - ADL
2 stops37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/11$4,160
Tue 23/1217:50ADL - CPT
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 9/112:35CPT - ADL
1 stop44h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11$4,187
Thu 25/1222:00ADL - CPT
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 9/112:35CPT - ADL
1 stop44h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11$4,242

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Adelaide

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 1/5

17:35-09:25

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

10:40-16:20

2 stops22h 10m

$1,960

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 1/5

17:35-09:25

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

13:00-15:50

1 stop43h 20m

$2,088

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

10:15-09:25

2 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

10:40-08:50

2 stops37h 40m

$2,119

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

22:40-16:45

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

18:30-20:50

1 stop41h 50m

$2,409

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 1/5

21:50-11:35

1 stop45h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

18:25-20:05

1 stop42h 10m

$2,497

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 15/1

17:40-12:10

3 stops51h 00m

$1,227

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 15/1

22:00-17:25

1 stop27h 55m

$1,427

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Sat 10/1

18:20-17:30

3 stops55h 40m

$1,471

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/11

Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Cape Town

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Cape Town is 62 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 Adelaide to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cape Town (average of $1,188). Flying from Adelaide to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,851). 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 ADL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide 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 27 November 2025.

When flying from Adelaide to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at midday.

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 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Adelaide to Cape Town. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Cape Town?

    Departing from Adelaide to Cape Town will take you 23h 20m. The distance from Adelaide to Cape Town is about 10121 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,405, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Adelaide to Cape Town and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,426 and $1,921, respectively. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cape Town (average of $1,188). Flying from Adelaide to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,851). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,426Average$2,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,921Average$2,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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