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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R10 490

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Jan 25 — Feb 11
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 709

One-way from

R10 490
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 10m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
7/2
  • 7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Australia to Cape Town

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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 20 January 2025.

Tue 12/89:20BNE - CPT
2 stops32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 21/810:40CPT - BNE
2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R16 222
Thu 6/313:50PER - CPT
2 stops25h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 17/310:40CPT - PER
2 stops31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R17 814
Tue 1/416:40MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R19 593
Wed 5/36:45SYD - CPT
2 stops35h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/310:40CPT - SYD
2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R19 931
Tue 18/322:45PER - CPT
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 30/313:00CPT - PER
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R20 642
Thu 6/39:30SYD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 10/36:50CPT - SYD
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1R20 811
Mon 17/31:10PER - CPT
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/313:00CPT - PER
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R20 886
Fri 28/222:55PER - CPT
2 stops45h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 13/47:00CPT - PER
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1R20 942
Fri 21/310:10ADL - CPT
2 stops55h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/310:40CPT - ADL
2 stops22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R21 017
Wed 5/217:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 12/312:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R21 335
Tue 21/16:15MEL - CPT
1 stop43h 30mEmirates
Tue 28/118:25CPT - MEL
2 stops41h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/1R21 448
Mon 17/321:40SYD - CPT
1 stop45h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 30/313:00CPT - SYD
1 stop44h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R21 467

Find flights from Australia to Cape Town within your budget

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 20 January 2025.

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BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Wed 5/3

14:30-9:25

2 stops50h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

10:40-16:55

2 stops22h 15m

R16 709

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 4/3

1:10-9:35

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

10:40-14:45

2 stops22h 05m

R17 814

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

16:40-9:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

10:40-9:50

2 stops39h 10m

R19 593

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

6:45-9:35

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

10:40-17:55

2 stops22h 15m

R19 931

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Tue 11/3

13:20-9:25

3 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

10:40-16:20

2 stops46h 10m

R20 418

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 18/3

22:45-22:50

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop23h 35m

R20 492

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

9:30-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

6:50-14:15

1 stop22h 25m

R20 811

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 17/3

1:10-9:25

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop23h 35m

R20 886

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 28/2

22:55-14:30

2 stops45h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

7:00-22:45

2 stops33h 45m

R20 942

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

17:10-10:40

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

12:35-23:45

1 stop26h 10m

R21 335

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 20 January 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 20 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways 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.
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,1
Very Good
1 328 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,7
Good
53 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 (R11 314), Qatar Airways (R12 887), and South African (R13 824).

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Australia to Cape Town

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 870AverageR25 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR20 133AverageR24 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 185AverageR29 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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