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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $938

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,810

One-way from

$938

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,005
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/6-22/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 20m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($553 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($187 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 30 April 2025.

Tue 16/1202:25PER - CPT
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/117:15CPT - PER
2 stops40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,711
Mon 5/523:50PER - CPT
1 stop17h 05mSouth African
Sun 18/507:25CPT - PER
1 stop22h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/4$1,810
Fri 16/518:25PER - CPT
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/506:05CPT - PER
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,833
Sat 7/622:45PER - CPT
2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 22/613:00CPT - PER
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,874
Mon 9/607:55SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/613:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,880
Wed 15/1012:00SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 29/1010:40CPT - SYD
2 stops46h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,902
Mon 12/518:20ADL - CPT
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/815:55CPT - ADL
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,908
Thu 1/515:55MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/513:50CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,919
Mon 9/605:55MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 19/610:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,927
Tue 27/523:50BNE - CPT
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/613:00CPT - BNE
1 stop44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,939
Sat 7/617:10PER - CPT
2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 22/610:40CPT - PER
2 stops22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,941
Tue 27/523:50BNE - CPT
2 stops41h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 3/610:40CPT - BNE
2 stops36h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,950

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Australia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 6/6

02:10-11:50

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/6

16:35-16:15

2 stops41h 40m

$1,810

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 16/5

23:50-23:35

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

19:35-12:20

1 stop34h 45m

$1,817

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 16/5

18:25-20:45

3 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

06:05-18:40

2 stops30h 35m

$1,833

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 7/6

22:45-19:55

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/6

13:00-18:40

1 stop23h 40m

$1,874

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

07:55-09:25

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

$1,880

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

12:00-09:25

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

10:40-17:55

2 stops46h 15m

$1,902

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Mon 12/5

18:20-13:25

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

15:55-22:10

2 stops22h 45m

$1,908

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/6

10:40-07:25

2 stops36h 45m

$1,927

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 27/5

23:50-09:25

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

13:00-17:30

1 stop44h 30m

$1,939

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 7/6

17:10-09:25

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/6

10:40-14:40

2 stops22h 00m

$1,941

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $1,077). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,859). 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,030. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,146 while deals on South African start at $1,213 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 $1,077). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,859). 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

Discover the top 5 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,370Average$1,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,415Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,613Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,705Average$2,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,745Average$2,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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