Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $845
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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 17 September 2026.
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Best flights from Australia to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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Direct flights from Australia to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Australia to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Australia to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to Cape Town. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Australia to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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Find 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 17 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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PerthCape Town
PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl
PERCPT
Perth
Sat 7/11
17:50-16:45
3 stops52h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$845
PerthCape Town
PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl
PERCPT
Perth
Tue 27/10
17:50-13:25
3 stops49h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$871
PerthCape Town
PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl
PERCPT
Perth
Sun 8/11
08:00-13:00
3 stops35h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,035
SydneyCape Town
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 19/10
21:35-12:40
3 stops48h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,081
MelbourneCape Town
MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl
MELCPT
Melbourne
Mon 15/2
16:10-10:30
1 stop27h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,152
MelbourneCape Town
MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl
MELCPT
Melbourne
Fri 9/10
13:00-13:00
3 stops33h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,153
PerthCape Town
PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl
PERCPT
Perth
Sun 4/10
17:20-13:00
3 stops49h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,154
SydneyCape Town
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 12/11
21:30-13:00
2 stops72h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,175
SydneyCape Town
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 1/11
16:50-13:00
2 stops53h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,175
SydneyCape Town
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl
SYDCPT
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 7/11
21:30-14:10
2 stops49h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-08:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,175
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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 $1,664). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,654). 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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Cape Town?
The best time to book flights from Australia to Cape Town is 45 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.
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 17 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Australia to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.
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