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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R9 403

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Apr 18 — Apr 251
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 19 March 2026.

Sun 1/1119:10
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/1110:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops40h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R17 248
Sun 1/1117:05
PER
-
CPT
2 stops46h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/1110:40
CPT
-
PER
2 stops19h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 320
Mon 3/81:10
PER
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/810:40
CPT
-
PER
2 stops36h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 572
Thu 5/1110:15
ADL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 4/1210:40
CPT
-
ADL
2 stops37h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R19 644
Sat 1/818:00
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/810:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/3R19 996
Thu 5/1112:15
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 19/1110:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops22h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/3R20 064
Wed 16/915:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1016:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3R20 416
Wed 11/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/3R20 516
Sun 3/514:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/516:35
CPT
-
SYD
3 stops53h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R20 516
Sun 19/412:15
PER
-
CPT
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/513:50
CPT
-
PER
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3R20 600
Sun 1/1110:15
ADL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/1110:40
CPT
-
ADL
2 stops37h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R20 650
Sat 21/1114:35
BNE
-
CPT
2 stops50h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 17/210:40
CPT
-
BNE
2 stops36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/3R20 650

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 19 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 572

One-way from

R9 403

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 918
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/8-18/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 45m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 402 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 836 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 4/5

2:10-11:50

2 stops63h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-18:35

1 stop23h 35m

R22 393

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Sat 1/8

9:10-9:25

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

10:40-7:25

2 stops37h 15m

R23 064

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 5/5

15:00-12:40

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

9:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

R23 131

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

14:50-11:30

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

13:00-6:10

1 stop33h 10m

R23 852

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Sat 2/5

21:40-11:30

1 stop45h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

13:00-15:50

1 stop43h 20m

R24 070

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:50-15:50

2 stops42h 00m

R24 120
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 26/5

18:35-10:25

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

14:15-23:40

2 stops25h 25m

R24 271

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Wed 27/5

18:35-10:25

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

12:20-23:40

2 stops27h 20m

R24 271

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

21:10-16:40

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:15-6:25

2 stops33h 10m

R24 522

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Tue 26/5

18:20-10:25

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

20:25-22:10

2 stops42h 15m

R24 723

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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 096). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 181). 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 19 March 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
1 480 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 480 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 544 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 736 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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 27h 40m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R23 131. 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 779), Ethiopian Air (R11 015), and Qatar Airways (R11 505).

  • 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 R11 096). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 181). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 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 19 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 221AverageR23 499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 958AverageR21 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 688AverageR25 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 460AverageR41 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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