Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R11 217

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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 8 November 2025.

Mon 10/1123:50PER - CPT
1 stop15h 35mSouth African
Sun 23/1115:55CPT - PER
1 stop14h 15mSouth African
Deal found 6/11R19 816
Sun 16/1121:40SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops63h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R20 024
Sun 16/1115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop34h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1112:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11R20 665
Mon 10/1123:50PER - CPT
1 stop19h 35mSouth African
Mon 24/119:00CPT - PER
1 stop21h 10mSouth African
Deal found 6/11R20 786
Mon 10/115:35PER - CPT
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1112:00CPT - PER
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R20 925
Mon 1/121:15PER - CPT
2 stops38h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 8/1210:40CPT - PER
2 stops19h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11R21 081
Tue 11/1123:50PER - CPT
1 stop22h 55mSouth African
Sat 15/1120:25CPT - PER
1 stop33h 45mSouth African
Deal found 7/11R21 185
Fri 7/1115:10BNE - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1112:35CPT - BNE
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11R21 653
Sun 9/1115:55PER - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1118:25CPT - PER
2 stops35h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11R21 740
Thu 13/1121:40SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 28/1118:55CPT - SYD
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/11R22 000
Sun 16/1121:15SYD - CPT
2 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1117:15CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11R22 017
Mon 10/1123:50PER - CPT
1 stop15h 35mSouth African
Tue 25/1115:55CPT - PER
1 stop14h 15mSouth African
Deal found 6/11R22 156

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 8 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 267

One-way from

R11 217

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 087
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/2-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R38 107 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 730 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Australia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

R18 827

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

19:25-9:25

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

10:40-12:10

2 stops40h 30m

R21 098

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 13/2

8:30-11:40

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

7:00-22:55

2 stops33h 55m

R21 653

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:10-12:40

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 433

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

10:35-9:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

R23 144

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

0:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-20:55

2 stops42h 40m

R23 890

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

15:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R24 080

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

15:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R24 080

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

15:50-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R24 080

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 31/3

13:45-13:45

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

14:35-23:55

2 stops27h 20m

R24 306

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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 494). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 168). 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 8 November 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 24 November 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 8 November 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.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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

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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 29h 30m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R22 433. 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 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 (R11 217), Qatar Airways (R11 529), and Virgin Australia (R18 775).

  • 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 494). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 168). 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 8 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 520AverageR20 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 294AverageR21 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 929AverageR22 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 522AverageR43 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 532AverageR25 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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