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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R8 719

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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 3 February 2026.

Thu 17/917:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/1015:25
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops40h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2R13 683
Wed 4/323:50
PER
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
South African
Wed 11/320:25
CPT
-
PER
1 stop33h 45m
South African
Deal found 2/2R16 245
Mon 9/323:50
PER
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
South African
Mon 16/39:00
CPT
-
PER
1 stop21h 10m
South African
Deal found 3/2R16 809
Wed 18/323:50
PER
-
CPT
1 stop15h 35m
South African
Wed 25/320:25
CPT
-
PER
1 stop33h 45m
South African
Deal found 1/2R17 148
Wed 29/79:20
BNE
-
CPT
2 stops32h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/810:40
CPT
-
BNE
2 stops39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2R17 309
Mon 10/811:00
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops30h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 24/810:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 341
Sun 19/415:50
PER
-
CPT
2 stops50h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/516:35
CPT
-
PER
2 stops50h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R17 631
Tue 3/223:50
PER
-
CPT
1 stop21h 25m
South African
Sun 8/219:35
CPT
-
PER
1 stop34h 35m
South African
Deal found 2/2R17 776
Fri 13/223:50
PER
-
CPT
1 stop17h 20m
South African
Sun 22/314:15
CPT
-
PER
1 stop15h 55m
South African
Deal found 2/2R17 825
Mon 20/718:00
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 29/710:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops39h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2R17 938
Sat 7/315:10
SYD
-
CPT
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/320:55
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2R17 970
Wed 11/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops40h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2R18 131

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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 245

One-way from

R8 719

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 035
South African
  • South African
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 25m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R25 177 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 426 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 3 February 2026.
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Australia

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 4/3

23:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

R16 245

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 18/3

23:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

R17 148

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 19/4

15:50-11:50

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

16:35-1:10

2 stops50h 35m

R17 631

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/2

23:50-9:25

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

11:05-12:10

1 stop19h 05m

R17 841

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

15:10-21:00

3 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

20:55-17:55

2 stops36h 00m

R17 970

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Sun 22/2

11:40-22:50

2 stops19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

7:00-22:30

2 stops31h 00m

R18 824

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

9:35-14:35

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

14:00-14:55

1 stop16h 55m

R19 324

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

9:35-14:35

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

9:00-14:55

1 stop21h 55m

R19 324

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 4/3

5:35-13:00

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-4:15

3 stops33h 40m

R19 372

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Wed 20/5

6:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

14:00-20:20

2 stops22h 20m

R19 436

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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 R10 669). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 404). 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.

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 3 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 19h 35m. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 245. 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 290), Ethiopian Air (R10 591), and Qatar Airways (R11 062).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Australia to Cape Town are Melbourne - Cape Town Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cape Town Intl and Brisbane - Cape Town Intl.

  • 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 R10 669). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 404). 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 3 airlines flying from Australia to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 3 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 784AverageR22 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 305AverageR20 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 853AverageR25 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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