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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $867

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,471

One-way from

$902

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,147
12/8-26/8
  • 12/8-26/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 15m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($566 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($181 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 4 July 2025.

Tue 11/1119:10SYD - CPT
2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1110:40CPT - SYD
2 stops25h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,596
Tue 12/821:30SYD - CPT
2 stops49h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 19/815:25CPT - SYD
2 stops65h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/7$1,649
Mon 4/820:30PER - CPT
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/806:15CPT - PER
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,712
Fri 22/810:20SYD - CPT
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/813:50CPT - SYD
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,731
Tue 11/1115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 25/1112:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,774
Sun 2/1117:30PER - CPT
2 stops45h 55mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/1110:40CPT - PER
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,817
Tue 12/815:40PER - CPT
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 26/815:20CPT - PER
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,830
Sat 9/814:45BNE - CPT
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 23/813:50CPT - BNE
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7$1,835
Fri 15/818:10BNE - CPT
2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 26/810:40CPT - BNE
2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,864
Fri 15/811:05BNE - CPT
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/815:25CPT - BNE
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,868
Thu 6/1118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1215:25CPT - MEL
2 stops64h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7$1,885
Sun 17/823:50PER - CPT
1 stop16h 35mSouth African
Sun 24/807:25CPT - PER
1 stop22h 55mSouth African
Deal found 3/7$1,919

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 12/8

06:25-20:30

2 stops44h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

05:45-23:55

2 stops36h 10m

$1,471

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

19:10-09:25

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

10:40-21:15

2 stops25h 35m

$1,596

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

21:30-14:35

2 stops49h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

15:25-16:55

2 stops65h 30m

$1,649

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

12:35-06:50

1 stop33h 15m

$1,774

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

15:40-13:45

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

13:50-06:25

2 stops32h 35m

$1,809

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 2/11

17:30-09:25

2 stops45h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

10:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

$1,817

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 12/8

15:40-10:50

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

15:20-11:55

2 stops38h 35m

$1,830

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Fri 15/8

11:05-14:35

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/8

15:25-06:00

2 stops30h 35m

$1,868

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Sat 16/8

18:10-09:25

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/8

10:40-06:55

2 stops36h 15m

$1,870

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

18:20-13:45

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

15:25-17:00

2 stops64h 35m

$1,885

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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 $1,072). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,881). 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 4 July 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 4 July 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 $902. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,124 while deals on South African start at $1,340 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 $1,072). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,881). 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 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,295Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,338Average$2,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,411Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,572Average$2,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,662Average$2,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,701Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,055Average$2,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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