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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R9 230

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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 24 February 2026.

Sun 19/415:50
PER
-
CPT
2 stops50h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/516:35
CPT
-
PER
2 stops50h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/2R17 773
Mon 2/323:50
PER
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
South African
Sun 15/37:00
CPT
-
PER
1 stop23h 10m
South African
Deal found 21/2R17 917
Sun 8/32:25
PER
-
CPT
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/317:15
CPT
-
PER
3 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 397
Sun 25/1017:05
PER
-
CPT
2 stops46h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 4/1110:40
CPT
-
PER
2 stops36h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R18 605
Mon 9/323:50
PER
-
CPT
1 stop16h 35m
South African
Mon 16/315:55
CPT
-
PER
1 stop14h 15m
South African
Deal found 24/2R18 637
Thu 23/45:35
PER
-
CPT
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/513:00
CPT
-
PER
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 813
Fri 17/415:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/413:50
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R18 845
Thu 9/415:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/413:50
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R18 861
Sun 25/1017:05
PER
-
CPT
2 stops46h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 5/1110:40
CPT
-
PER
2 stops31h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2R19 085
Tue 14/413:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/513:50
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R19 117
Tue 10/314:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/315:25
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R19 645
Thu 23/414:50
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/716:35
CPT
-
SYD
2 stops53h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R19 789

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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 757

One-way from

R9 230

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 149
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/4-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 100h 35m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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20/3
  • 20/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 783 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 780 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 24 February 2026.
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Australia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 19/4

15:50-11:50

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

16:35-1:10

2 stops50h 35m

R18 717

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 19/4

6:25-9:25

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

10:40-12:30

2 stops19h 50m

R20 044

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

18:25-13:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

13:50-11:00

2 stops37h 10m

R20 396

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Thu 9/4

18:10-13:00

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-22:45

1 stop25h 45m

R22 348

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Tue 31/3

15:10-17:20

1 stop34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:00-22:45

1 stop25h 45m

R22 604

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 11/3

8:30-14:35

2 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

7:00-22:55

2 stops33h 55m

R22 956

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Wed 11/3

22:55-22:50

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

9:00-13:50

1 stop22h 50m

R23 180

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

11:05-13:00

3 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

6:00-17:00

2 stops26h 00m

R23 180

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Sun 12/4

1:55-16:40

1 stop46h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

18:25-8:45

2 stops54h 20m

R23 228

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R23 580

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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 R10 590). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 261). 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 24 February 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
1 463 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
3 534 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
7,5
Good
56 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
3 742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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 26h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 396. 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 (R10 214), Ethiopian Air (R10 513), and Qatar Airways (R10 980).

  • 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 Perth - 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 R10 590). Flying from Australia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 261). 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 24 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 527AverageR22 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 185AverageR20 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 699AverageR24 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 391AverageR39 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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