Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $863

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,626

One-way from

$863

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,931
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11-4/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
2/11
  • 2/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($480 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($151 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 2025.

Thu 20/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1209:00CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,626
Thu 30/1012:35ADL - CPT
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1115:20CPT - ADL
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,690
Thu 30/1015:10BNE - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1115:20CPT - BNE
2 stops47h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,702
Fri 31/1022:45PER - CPT
2 stops45h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1118:55CPT - PER
1 stop35h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,711
Fri 31/1022:00ADL - CPT
2 stops51h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1112:35CPT - ADL
1 stop44h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,734
Sat 8/1115:05PER - CPT
2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - PER
1 stop41h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,737
Fri 31/1010:30PER - CPT
2 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1117:15CPT - PER
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,738
Thu 13/1116:15PER - CPT
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 23/1107:00CPT - PER
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,750
Fri 31/1021:55BNE - CPT
2 stops48h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1112:35CPT - BNE
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,777
Fri 7/1122:45PER - CPT
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 21/1106:05CPT - PER
2 stops47h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,782
Thu 30/1016:15PER - CPT
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1114:00CPT - PER
2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,789
Sun 26/1021:55BNE - CPT
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1112:35CPT - BNE
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,803

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Australia

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

15:20-23:05

2 stops46h 45m

$1,663

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 30/10

12:35-17:25

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

15:20-17:05

2 stops41h 15m

$1,690

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 29/10

10:30-11:50

2 stops55h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

17:15-23:55

2 stops48h 40m

$1,737

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 31/10

10:30-11:50

2 stops55h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-23:55

2 stops48h 40m

$1,738

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Thu 13/11

16:15-17:25

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

07:00-18:45

2 stops29h 45m

$1,750

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 31/10

12:35-17:25

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

14:00-17:05

2 stops42h 35m

$1,776

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,782

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 7/11

22:45-17:25

1 stop24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

06:05-12:00

2 stops47h 55m

$1,782

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 29/10

01:15-09:25

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

10:40-14:45

2 stops22h 05m

$1,818

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

19:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,838

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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 $1,091). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,817). 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 17 September 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.

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 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates can get you from Australia to Cape Town in just under 27h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 25m. There are 10297 km between Australia and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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 $1,091). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,817). 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 7 airlines flying from Australia to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,276Average$1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$2,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,412Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,512Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,554Average$2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,607Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,674Average$2,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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