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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R11 857

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
maj 17 — maj 241
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 17 april 2026.

ons. 21/106:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 30m
Singapore Airlines
ons. 25/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R19 424
ons. 21/1010:10
ADL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 45m
Singapore Airlines
ons. 25/1110:40
CPT
-
ADL
2 stops22h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R19 538
fre. 23/1016:30
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Singapore Airlines
man. 9/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R19 571
tor. 22/100:35
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop41h 50m
Singapore Airlines
lør. 31/1010:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops40h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R20 013
fre. 23/1019:25
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
man. 2/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R20 210
ons. 21/1014:20
ADL
-
CPT
3 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
ons. 25/1110:40
CPT
-
ADL
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R20 652
lør. 8/85:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 30m
Singapore Airlines
lør. 22/810:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops36h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R20 750
tir. 19/54:45
PER
-
CPT
3 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
tor. 28/519:30
CPT
-
PER
1 stop34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R20 849
fre. 23/1019:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
søn. 1/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R20 914
fre. 15/55:35
PER
-
CPT
3 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
søn. 31/519:30
CPT
-
PER
1 stop34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R21 111
fre. 6/1115:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
man. 16/1112:35
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R21 127
fre. 6/1119:10
SYD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 15m
Singapore Airlines
man. 16/1110:40
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops36h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4R21 176

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 17 april 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 750

One-way from

R11 857

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 698
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/8-22/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 15m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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28/8
  • 28/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R27 632 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 791 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 17 april 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

fre. 31/7

15:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

tor. 20/8

10:40-7:25

2 stops36h 45m

R22 077

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

ons. 20/5

22:10-12:55

1 stop46h 45m

Cape Town Intl

man. 25/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

R22 093

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

man. 1/6

22:55-13:10

1 stop44h 15m

Cape Town Intl

man. 8/6

19:30-12:15

1 stop34h 45m

R22 454

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

man. 10/8

14:50-10:15

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

tor. 10/9

13:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

R22 912

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

lør. 30/5

22:45-19:55

2 stops51h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lør. 6/6

19:30-12:15

1 stop34h 45m

R23 092

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

man. 25/5

22:10-13:10

1 stop47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

søn. 31/5

19:30-16:20

2 stops60h 50m

R23 223

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

fre. 15/5

22:45-13:10

1 stop44h 25m

Cape Town Intl

fre. 22/5

19:30-11:55

1 stop34h 25m

R23 273

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ons. 6/5

20:45-12:55

1 stop48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lør. 9/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

R23 502

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

ons. 20/5

22:55-11:30

1 stop44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

søn. 31/5

18:25-16:40

1 stop38h 15m

R23 960

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

tor. 17/9

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

ons. 7/10

20:00-17:40

1 stop36h 40m

R24 010

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of R7 992). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 496). 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 17 april 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
1 497 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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 25h 55m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R22 077. 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 Ethiopian Air (R10 763), Qatar Airways (R11 241), and South African (R12 003).

  • 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, Perth - Cape Town Intl and Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of R7 992). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 496). 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 17 april 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 873AverageR22 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 710AverageR20 829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 399AverageR26 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 923AverageR40 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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