Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $962

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Cape Town

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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 26 December 2025.

Wed 24/1222:20PER - CPT
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/113:40CPT - PER
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,488
Wed 24/1222:20PER - CPT
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Mon 19/113:40CPT - PER
1 stop21h 40mEmirates
Deal found 24/12$2,894
Sat 27/1215:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 11/118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/12$3,336
Wed 24/1222:30MEL - CPT
1 stop46h 10mEmirates
Sat 10/113:40CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 23/12$3,390
Mon 29/1207:15SYD - CPT
2 stops60h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 10/112:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/12$3,415
Mon 29/1216:30SYD - CPT
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$3,462
Wed 31/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/115:25CPT - MEL
2 stops64h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12$3,471
Thu 25/1219:25MEL - CPT
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/110:40CPT - MEL
1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/12$3,478
Thu 25/1217:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 10/118:55CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$3,484
Thu 25/1216:10MEL - CPT
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/112:35CPT - MEL
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$3,488
Wed 31/1213:00BNE - CPT
3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/105:45CPT - BNE
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$3,564
Thu 25/1216:55MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 50mEmirates
Sat 10/113:40CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 24/12$3,635

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 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,476

One-way from

$962

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,573
South African
  • South African
  • 26/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
23/3
  • 23/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 26/1

23:50-17:30

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

$1,476

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 9/2

23:50-18:55

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

$1,525

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 16/3

23:50-16:45

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

17:25-12:20

1 stop12h 55m

$1,549

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/2

23:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

14:15-12:10

1 stop15h 55m

$1,558

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 8/2

23:50-09:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

15:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

$1,670

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 24/2

14:35-09:25

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

10:40-07:15

2 stops36h 35m

$1,680

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 11/3

16:15-11:50

2 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

17:15-01:25

2 stops50h 10m

$1,689

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 2/3

02:25-11:50

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

17:15-15:15

2 stops40h 00m

$1,694

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 25/1

01:15-09:25

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

10:40-12:35

2 stops19h 55m

$1,697

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Sun 17/5

08:00-11:50

2 stops59h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-06:45

2 stops54h 10m

$1,732

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of $987). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,795). 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 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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.

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

    South African, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Australia to Cape Town in just under 23h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36h 10m. There are 8684 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 Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $816. Qantas Airways flights start at $920 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $923 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of $987). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,795). 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$993Average$2,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,269Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,279Average$2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,351Average$1,899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,504Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,596Average$2,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,664Average$2,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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