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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Australia from R10 147

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
Apr 26 — May 31
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 21 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 601

One-way from

R10 147

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 080
South African
  • South African
  • 18/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Australia
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R41 905 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 789 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Australia

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 April 2025.

Thu 5/613:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 19/614:50MEL - CPT
2 stops52h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R19 657
Thu 5/65:45CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/614:25MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R19 714
Thu 5/67:00CPT - SYD
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/610:10SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R19 957
Sat 10/57:00CPT - ADL
3 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/521:40ADL - CPT
1 stop44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R20 050
Mon 27/1010:40CPT - BNE
2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 6/119:10BNE - CPT
2 stops32h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/4R20 088
Sat 10/515:20CPT - ADL
2 stops65h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 17/521:40ADL - CPT
1 stop44h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R20 107
Sat 17/59:00CPT - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 2/69:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/4R20 125
Thu 5/614:00CPT - MEL
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 12/66:15MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/4R20 144
Thu 5/65:45CPT - BNE
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/612:35BNE - CPT
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R20 425
Mon 12/59:00CPT - BNE
2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 24/56:00BNE - CPT
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/4R20 612
Sat 10/57:00CPT - ADL
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 17/56:00ADL - CPT
2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/4R20 874
Sat 10/519:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 15mSouth African
Sun 18/518:15SYD - CPT
2 stops30h 30mSouth African
Deal found 21/4R20 987

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Cape Town

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

14:50-10:50

2 stops52h 00m

R19 657

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

5:45-5:55

2 stops40h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

14:25-14:35

2 stops32h 10m

R19 714

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

7:00-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

10:10-12:00

2 stops33h 50m

R19 957

Cape TownAdelaide

CPT - ADL

CPTADL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/5

7:00-6:40

3 stops40h 10m

Adelaide

Sat 17/5

21:40-10:50

1 stop44h 40m

R20 050

Cape TownAdelaide

CPT - ADL

CPTADL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/5

15:20-15:50

2 stops65h 00m

Adelaide

Sat 17/5

21:40-10:50

1 stop44h 40m

R20 107

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

9:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

R20 125

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

14:00-18:50

2 stops20h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

6:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

R20 144

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

5:45-22:25

2 stops32h 40m

Brisbane

Thu 12/6

12:35-12:00

2 stops31h 25m

R20 425

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

9:00-19:05

2 stops26h 05m

Brisbane

Sat 24/5

6:00-14:35

2 stops40h 35m

R20 612

Cape TownAdelaide

CPT - ADL

CPTADL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/5

7:00-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

Adelaide

Sat 17/5

6:00-14:35

2 stops40h 05m

R20 874

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Australia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Australia (average of R1 030). Flying from Cape Town to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 CPT to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 April 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 24.0 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 Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 21 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Cape Town to Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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 Cape Town to Australia. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Cape Town, you will be flying from 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 Cape Town to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 147. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Australia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Australia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Australia 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 Cape Town to Australia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Australia (average of R1 030). Flying from Cape Town to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 Cape Town to Australia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Australia. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 975AverageR22 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 776AverageR21 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 004AverageR21 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 396AverageR22 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR20 839AverageR23 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR21 003AverageR24 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 245AverageR29 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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