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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $875

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,546

One-way from

$875

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,966
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/11-20/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
15/8
  • 15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($629 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($193 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Cape Town

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 13 June 2025.

Wed 5/1118:10BNE - CPT
2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/1110:40CPT - BNE
2 stops40h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,546
Wed 19/1106:40PER - CPT
2 stops32h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1110:40CPT - PER
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,653
Thu 25/921:30SYD - CPT
2 stops49h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/1013:50CPT - SYD
2 stops32h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6$1,748
Sat 26/707:50PER - CPT
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/813:00CPT - PER
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,816
Wed 19/1122:45PER - CPT
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1112:35CPT - PER
1 stop41h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,831
Thu 13/1121:40SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,856
Sun 28/914:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/1013:00CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/6$1,884
Mon 20/1015:10BNE - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1112:35CPT - BNE
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,894
Sat 26/717:00MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/819:35CPT - MEL
2 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,939
Fri 25/723:50PER - CPT
1 stop29h 45mSouth African
Thu 31/717:25CPT - PER
1 stop12h 55mSouth African
Deal found 10/6$1,943
Wed 23/710:15SYD - CPT
3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/706:00CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,956
Sun 7/918:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 12/910:40CPT - MEL
2 stops46h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,957

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

18:10-09:25

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

10:40-10:45

2 stops40h 05m

$1,546

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 19/11

06:40-09:25

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

10:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

$1,653

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

21:30-14:35

2 stops49h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:50-07:10

2 stops32h 20m

$1,748

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 26/7

07:50-13:00

3 stops35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

13:00-05:50

2 stops34h 50m

$1,816

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 19/11

22:45-22:50

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

12:35-12:00

1 stop41h 25m

$1,831

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

21:40-17:25

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

18:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,856

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

14:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

13:00-07:10

1 stop33h 10m

$1,884

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Mon 20/10

15:10-10:50

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

12:35-22:35

1 stop26h 00m

$1,894

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

17:00-14:35

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

19:35-05:20

2 stops49h 45m

$1,939

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 25/7

23:50-23:35

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 31/7

17:25-12:20

1 stop12h 55m

$1,943

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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 $1,073). 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 13 June 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 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $986. Singapore Airlines flights start at $1,055 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,114 one-way.

  • 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 $1,073). 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
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,353Average$2,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,424Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,586Average$2,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,677Average$2,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,727Average$2,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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