Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R9 978

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 828

One-way from

R9 978

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 645
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11-4/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
2/11
  • 2/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 50m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R38 757 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 270 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 16 September 2025.

Thu 20/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 4/129:00CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R18 828
Sun 2/1123:40MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 18/116:05CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9R19 435
Thu 30/1012:35ADL - CPT
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1115:20CPT - ADL
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9R19 574
Sun 26/1021:55BNE - CPT
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 9/116:05CPT - BNE
2 stops51h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9R19 660
Wed 29/1021:55BNE - CPT
1 stop44h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 5/116:05CPT - BNE
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9R19 695
Thu 30/1015:10BNE - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1115:20CPT - BNE
2 stops47h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R19 712
Fri 31/1022:45PER - CPT
2 stops45h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1118:55CPT - PER
1 stop35h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R19 817
Sat 8/1115:05PER - CPT
2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - PER
1 stop41h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R20 112
Fri 31/1010:30PER - CPT
2 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1117:15CPT - PER
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R20 129
Thu 13/1116:15PER - CPT
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 23/117:00CPT - PER
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9R20 268
Wed 29/104:40PER - CPT
3 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/115:45CPT - PER
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R20 459
Fri 7/1122:45PER - CPT
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 21/116:05CPT - PER
2 stops47h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R20 632

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

15:20-23:05

2 stops46h 45m

R19 261

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 30/10

12:35-17:25

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

15:20-17:05

2 stops41h 15m

R19 574

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 11/3

22:45-22:50

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

12:35-12:00

1 stop41h 25m

R19 712

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 29/10

10:30-11:50

2 stops55h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

17:15-23:55

2 stops48h 40m

R20 112

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 31/10

12:35-17:25

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

14:00-17:05

2 stops42h 35m

R20 563

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

7:00-9:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

R20 632

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 7/11

15:05-17:20

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

12:35-12:00

1 stop41h 25m

R20 650

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 10/3

1:15-9:25

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

10:40-14:45

2 stops22h 05m

R20 736

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

7:00-9:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

R21 621

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

10:40-5:45

2 stops34h 05m

R21 864

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 16 September 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 16 September 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.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Cape Town.

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

    A quick flight from Australia to Cape Town can take about 27h 20m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 261. Airlines will cover a distance of 10297 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 730AverageR20 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 309AverageR23 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 946AverageR22 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 541AverageR43 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 532AverageR25 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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