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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from R10 788

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CPT
Mrz 31 — Apr 71
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 26 März 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 956

One-way from

R10 788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 047
6/5-29/5
  • 6/5-29/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 55m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Australia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R38 334 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 376 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 März 2025.

Di 26/819:45MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 40mSouth African
Mi 10/920:20CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 35mSouth African
Deal found 25/3R20 646
Mo 10/1119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mo 8/1210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3R20 737
Di 6/57:50PER - CPT
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Do 29/59:25CPT - PER
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R20 956
Mi 20/818:35BNE - CPT
2 stops23h 50mSouth African
Sa 20/920:20CPT - BNE
2 stops43h 20mSouth African
Deal found 25/3R21 193
Di 6/56:25PER - CPT
2 stops33h 00mSingapore Airlines
Do 29/510:40CPT - PER
2 stops19h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/3R21 412
Mi 16/718:15SYD - CPT
2 stops34h 25mSouth African
So 20/719:35CPT - SYD
2 stops42h 15mSouth African
Deal found 25/3R21 650
So 18/59:20BNE - CPT
2 stops32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mi 28/510:40CPT - BNE
2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3R21 668
So 5/1023:50PER - CPT
1 stop25h 05mSouth African
Do 16/106:40CPT - PER
1 stop23h 40mSouth African
Deal found 26/3R22 161
Di 6/512:50SYD - CPT
3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fr 16/55:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R22 197
So 1/69:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
So 15/69:00CPT - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3R22 307
Mi 23/46:15MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Mo 12/59:00CPT - MEL
2 stops24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3R22 435
So 1/612:05MEL - CPT
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mo 9/613:00CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R22 562

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Australia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Di 26/8

19:45-10:25

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 10/9

20:20-19:55

2 stops39h 35m

R20 646

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Di 6/5

7:50-22:30

3 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Do 29/5

9:25-18:40

2 stops27h 15m

R20 956

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Mi 20/8

18:35-10:25

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sa 20/9

20:20-23:40

2 stops43h 20m

R21 193

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Di 6/5

6:25-9:25

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Do 29/5

10:40-12:30

2 stops19h 50m

R21 412

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mi 16/7

18:15-20:40

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

So 20/7

19:35-21:50

2 stops42h 15m

R21 650

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

So 18/5

9:20-9:25

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 28/5

10:40-10:20

2 stops39h 40m

R21 668

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fr 23/5

7:55-9:25

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

So 25/5

13:00-17:10

1 stop44h 10m

R22 143

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mi 23/4

6:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mo 12/5

9:00-17:55

2 stops24h 55m

R22 435

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

So 1/6

12:05-19:00

3 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mo 9/6

13:00-16:50

1 stop43h 50m

R22 562

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mi 3/9

20:30-10:50

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Di 16/9

13:00-6:15

1 stop33h 15m

R22 946

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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 26 März 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).

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 (R13 453), South African (R13 946), and Qantas Airways (R14 348).

  • 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, Brisbane - Cape Town Intl and Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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, 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

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 26 März 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 643AverageR24 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 156AverageR22 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 620AverageR22 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 619AverageR26 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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