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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R11 835

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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 11 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 517

One-way from

R11 835

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 766
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/9-20/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
11/5
  • 11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R40 160 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 506 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 11 April 2025.

Fri 5/917:35ADL - CPT
2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/910:40CPT - ADL
2 stops22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R21 517
Mon 8/923:50PER - CPT
1 stop29h 45mSouth African
Mon 22/919:35CPT - PER
1 stop34h 45mSouth African
Deal found 10/4R21 556
Tue 20/518:25PER - CPT
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/613:00CPT - PER
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R21 808
Mon 12/522:45PER - CPT
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 27/513:00CPT - PER
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R21 847
Mon 6/101:10PER - CPT
2 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 1/1110:40CPT - PER
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R21 905
Wed 14/512:15ADL - CPT
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/517:25CPT - ADL
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R22 099
Tue 27/518:25MEL - CPT
2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 31/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R22 099
Mon 26/519:45MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 40mSouth African
Mon 2/620:25CPT - MEL
2 stops41h 55mSouth African
Deal found 11/4R22 351
Thu 14/818:10BNE - CPT
2 stops47h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 14/910:40CPT - BNE
2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/4R22 429
Fri 23/57:55SYD - CPT
2 stops33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 31/510:40CPT - SYD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4R22 856
Mon 12/59:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 1/67:00CPT - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/4R22 933
Sun 25/523:55PER - CPT
2 stops47h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 1/69:00CPT - PER
2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/4R22 953

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Australia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Fri 5/9

17:35-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

10:40-16:20

2 stops22h 10m

R21 517

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 8/9

23:50-23:35

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

19:35-12:20

1 stop34h 45m

R21 556

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 20/5

18:25-22:45

3 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-4:30

2 stops33h 30m

R21 808

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 12/5

22:45-17:20

2 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:00-18:40

1 stop23h 40m

R21 847

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 6/10

1:10-9:25

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

10:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

R21 905

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Wed 14/5

12:15-10:25

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

17:25-11:35

2 stops34h 40m

R22 099

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

10:40-4:20

2 stops33h 40m

R22 099

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Thu 14/8

18:10-9:25

2 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

10:40-10:20

2 stops39h 40m

R22 429

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

7:00-14:45

1 stop23h 45m

R22 933

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sun 25/5

23:55-17:20

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

9:00-22:55

2 stops31h 55m

R22 953

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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 11 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 11 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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

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 922), Ethiopian Air (R14 299), and Qantas Airways (R14 513).

  • 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 AirlinesCheapestR16 626AverageR26 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 235AverageR23 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR21 184AverageR24 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 979AverageR28 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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