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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R12 203

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
May 3 — May 101
1 adult

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 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 177

One-way from

R12 203

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 114
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 15m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R30 216 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 970 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Cape Town

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 28 April 2025.

Sun 8/623:15PER - CPT
2 stops42h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/616:35CPT - PER
2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R21 177
Sun 8/67:40PER - CPT
3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/66:15CPT - PER
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R21 625
Tue 15/713:45SYD - CPT
2 stops28h 40mSouth African
Sat 26/719:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 15mSouth African
Deal found 27/4R22 372
Tue 10/61:10PER - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/610:40CPT - PER
2 stops22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R22 595
Wed 11/67:55SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/613:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R22 707
Sun 4/522:55MEL - CPT
1 stop44h 40mEmirates
Sun 18/513:05CPT - MEL
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/4R22 801
Mon 6/1016:00SYD - CPT
2 stops50h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 26/1010:40CPT - SYD
2 stops40h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R22 987
Sun 8/622:45PER - CPT
2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 17/613:00CPT - PER
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R23 099
Thu 2/1017:35ADL - CPT
2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 25/1010:40CPT - ADL
2 stops22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R23 137
Wed 11/614:45BNE - CPT
2 stops26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/610:40CPT - BNE
2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R23 491
Sun 4/515:55MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/513:50CPT - MEL
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R23 883
Fri 18/718:35BNE - CPT
2 stops26h 50mSouth African
Sat 9/814:15CPT - BNE
2 stops25h 25mSouth African
Deal found 26/4R23 958

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Australia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 8/6

23:15-11:50

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

16:35-16:15

2 stops41h 40m

R21 177

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 8/6

7:40-17:20

3 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

6:15-5:50

3 stops41h 35m

R21 625

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

13:45-10:25

2 stops28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

19:35-21:50

2 stops42h 15m

R22 372

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 10/6

1:10-9:25

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

10:40-14:40

2 stops22h 00m

R22 595

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

7:55-9:25

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

R22 707

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

16:00-9:25

2 stops50h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

10:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

R22 987

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 8/6

22:45-19:55

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

13:00-18:40

1 stop23h 40m

R23 099

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Thu 2/10

17:35-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

10:40-17:20

2 stops22h 10m

R23 137

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Wed 11/6

14:45-9:25

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

10:40-10:20

2 stops39h 40m

R23 491

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

5:15-11:35

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

13:05-16:40

1 stop43h 35m

R23 958

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 28 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 28 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM 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

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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.

  • 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 (R12 203), South African (R14 554), and Qatar Airways (R14 889).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 989AverageR26 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 536AverageR22 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 442AverageR23 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 098AverageR27 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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