Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R9 650

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
ene. 14 — ene. 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 diciembre 2025.

mar. 23/1216:40MEL - CPT
2 stops30h 05mEthiopian Air
sáb. 17/115:25CPT - MEL
2 stops64h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R28 730
lun. 29/1221:30SYD - CPT
2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R31 075
dom. 21/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
vie. 30/114:35CPT - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R32 171
jue. 25/1217:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
dom. 18/117:15CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R32 981
mié. 24/1215:10BNE - CPT
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 21/117:15CPT - BNE
3 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R33 386
mar. 23/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 17/113:50CPT - MEL
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R33 942
vie. 26/1223:50PER - CPT
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/220:20CPT - PER
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R34 061
mar. 16/1216:35SYD - CPT
2 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 29/1217:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R34 702
vie. 26/126:40PER - CPT
2 stops32h 45mSingapore Airlines
dom. 1/210:40CPT - PER
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/12R35 208
vie. 19/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines
vie. 16/114:35CPT - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R35 393
mar. 30/126:15MEL - CPT
3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/112:35CPT - MEL
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R35 613
mar. 30/1216:35SYD - CPT
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 13/117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R35 815

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 15 diciembre 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 195

One-way from

R9 650

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R28 055
South African
  • South African
  • 27/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
17/2
  • 17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R32 342 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 648 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Australia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

mar. 27/1

23:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/2

15:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

R16 195

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

vie. 13/2

23:50-11:10

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 22/3

15:15-12:10

1 stop14h 55m

R17 056

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

dom. 19/4

17:10-9:25

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/5

10:40-12:30

2 stops19h 50m

R18 068

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 26/1

21:45-15:15

2 stops50h 30m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 2/2

17:15-17:55

2 stops63h 40m

R18 405

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

vie. 13/2

16:15-11:50

2 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 22/3

17:15-1:25

2 stops50h 10m

R18 557

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 27/1

19:10-9:25

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/2

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

R18 675

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

mar. 24/2

14:35-9:25

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 17/3

10:40-7:15

2 stops36h 35m

R18 810

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

mié. 11/3

16:15-11:50

2 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 20/3

17:15-1:25

2 stops50h 10m

R19 013

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 19/1

15:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 2/2

17:15-17:55

2 stops63h 40m

R19 249

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

dom. 19/4

23:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/5

19:35-12:20

1 stop34h 45m

R19 299

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 R11 168). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 312). 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 15 diciembre 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday 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 15 diciembre 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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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?

    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 15h 35m. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 195. Airlines will cover a distance of 8684 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Cape Town are Singapore Airlines (R10 771), Ethiopian Air (R11 086), and South African (R12 364).

  • 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 R11 168). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 312). 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 15 diciembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 335AverageR21 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 855AverageR21 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 420AverageR21 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 970AverageR42 041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 980AverageR25 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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