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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Australia from R10 303

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
Apr 16 — Apr 231
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 11 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 275

One-way from

R10 303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 459
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Australia
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R46 284 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 364 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 April 2025.

Tue 23/97:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 30/99:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4R20 275
Mon 26/520:25CPT - BNE
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/612:35BNE - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R20 644
Mon 26/520:25CPT - SYD
2 stops41h 25mSouth African
Mon 2/618:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mSouth African
Deal found 11/4R20 644
Sun 12/1019:35CPT - MEL
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/107:15MEL - CPT
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R20 741
Sun 1/69:00CPT - MEL
2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 27/719:15MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4R20 838
Mon 12/514:00CPT - BNE
2 stops33h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 17/56:00BNE - CPT
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/4R21 459
Sat 10/57:00CPT - ADL
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 17/56:00ADL - CPT
2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/4R21 459
Sun 25/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 1/618:15MEL - CPT
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R21 498
Sun 6/715:55CPT - BNE
2 stops23h 45mSouth African
Fri 25/718:35BNE - CPT
2 stops25h 35mSouth African
Deal found 10/4R21 595
Mon 5/520:25CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 10mSouth African
Mon 19/519:45MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 10mSouth African
Deal found 10/4R21 711
Sat 10/55:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/510:10SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R21 808
Sun 15/613:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 29/614:50SYD - CPT
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R22 138

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Australia 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 11 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Australia that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

7:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

R20 275

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

20:25-22:25

2 stops42h 00m

Brisbane

Mon 2/6

12:35-13:25

2 stops32h 50m

R20 644

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

20:25-21:50

2 stops41h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

18:15-10:25

2 stops24h 10m

R20 644

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

9:00-19:05

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

19:15-22:50

2 stops35h 35m

R20 838

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

5:50-22:15

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

14:25-14:00

2 stops31h 35m

R21 226

Cape TownAdelaide

CPT - ADL

CPTADL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/5

7:00-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

Adelaide

Sat 17/5

6:00-14:35

2 stops40h 05m

R21 459

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

14:00-7:30

2 stops33h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 17/5

6:00-14:35

2 stops40h 35m

R21 459

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

18:15-10:50

2 stops48h 35m

R21 498

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

15:55-23:40

2 stops23h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 25/7

18:35-12:10

2 stops25h 35m

R21 595

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

20:25-20:35

2 stops40h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

19:45-10:55

2 stops23h 10m

R21 711

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Australia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Australia (average of R1 030). Flying from Cape Town to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 CPT to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 April 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 24.0 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 Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 11 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways from Cape Town to Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 753 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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 Cape Town to Australia. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 632. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Australia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Australia?

    Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Cape Town Intl - Melbourne or Cape Town Intl - Brisbane when deciding on the best route from Cape Town to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Australia 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 Cape Town to Australia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Australia (average of R1 030). Flying from Cape Town to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Australia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Australia. 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 11 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 502AverageR23 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 269AverageR21 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 587AverageR22 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 484AverageR23 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR21 597AverageR24 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR22 590AverageR25 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 054AverageR29 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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