Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $812

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,646

One-way from

$812

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,989
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/11-25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
3/9
  • 3/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($573 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($182 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 26 August 2025.

Wed 19/1117:10MEL - CPT
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 1/1219:00CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8$1,703
Sat 8/1122:45PER - CPT
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - PER
1 stop41h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8$1,743
Wed 29/1022:45PER - CPT
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 5/1118:55CPT - PER
1 stop35h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8$1,773
Wed 29/1004:40PER - CPT
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1107:00CPT - PER
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,783
Fri 7/1115:05PER - CPT
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - PER
1 stop41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,784
Tue 7/1018:10MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1006:05CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,813
Wed 19/1117:10MEL - CPT
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:30CPT - MEL
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,824
Wed 5/1117:10MEL - CPT
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1108:50CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,832
Mon 6/1017:10PER - CPT
2 stops46h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1010:40CPT - PER
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/8$1,849
Sat 13/1216:40MEL - CPT
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/115:25CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8$1,855
Wed 15/1005:10PER - CPT
3 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1005:45CPT - PER
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$1,858
Fri 19/918:15MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - MEL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,860

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

23:40-17:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

06:05-23:45

2 stops32h 40m

$1,646

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 8/11

15:05-22:50

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

12:35-12:00

1 stop41h 25m

$1,733

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:10-14:35

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

12:35-23:05

1 stop25h 30m

$1,744

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 11/11

10:30-11:50

2 stops55h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

17:15-23:55

2 stops48h 40m

$1,766

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 7/11

22:45-09:45

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

12:35-12:00

1 stop41h 25m

$1,773

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:40-09:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,789

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

17:10-22:20

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

08:50-23:45

2 stops29h 55m

$1,798

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Thu 13/11

15:05-10:30

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

15:20-12:00

2 stops38h 40m

$1,809

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 20/1

22:45-14:35

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:55-12:00

1 stop35h 05m

$1,809

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 10/11

22:45-22:50

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

18:55-12:00

1 stop35h 05m

$1,817

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $1,083). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,853). 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 26 August 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 26 August 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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 25h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 45m. There are 10297 km between Australia and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,108. Ethiopian Air flights start at $1,132 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,137 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 $1,083). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,853). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,312Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,340Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,452Average$2,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,554Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,590Average$2,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,659Average$2,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,721Average$2,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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