How long is the flight from Australia to Cape Town?

A quick flight from Australia to Cape Town can take about 27h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 884. Airlines will cover a distance of 10121 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to CPT?

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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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 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 884. Airlines will cover a distance of 10121 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?
The most popular flight routes from Australia to Cape Town are Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cape Town Intl, Melbourne - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of R20 217). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 667). 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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