Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $1,048

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Turkish Airlines Logo
15:50 - 11:50
PER
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CPT
50h 00m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 01:10
CPT
-
PER
50h 35m
2 stops
$1,744Turkish Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Qatar Airways Logo
20:45 - 12:55
SYD
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CPT
48h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 06:10
CPT
-
SYD
32h 55m
1 stop
$1,782Qatar Airways
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
20:45 - 12:55
SYD
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CPT
48h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:30
CPT
-
SYD
38h 00m
1 stop
$1,790Qatar Airways
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Qatar Airways Logo
20:45 - 12:55
SYD
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CPT
48h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:30
CPT
-
SYD
38h 00m
1 stop
$1,793Qatar Airways
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:55 - 09:25
PER
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CPT
22h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:55
CPT
-
PER
31h 15m
2 stops
$1,797Singapore Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 12:35
SYD
-
CPT
28h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:50
CPT
-
SYD
64h 15m
2 stops
$1,806Multiple Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 12:55
SYD
-
CPT
48h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:50
CPT
-
SYD
64h 15m
2 stops
$1,819Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 20:35
CPT
-
MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
$1,885Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 08:50
CPT
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MEL
54h 25m
2 stops
$1,900Emirates
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 14 May
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
46h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 08:50
CPT
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MEL
30h 25m
2 stops
$1,903Emirates
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May

Singapore Airlines flights from Australia to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Australia to Cape Town flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
15 Sept
PER16:55Perth
22h 30m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
29 Sept
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
31h 15m
2 stops
PER23:55Perth
$1,797
Singapore Airlines
31 July
MEL05:55Melbourne
35h 30m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
20 Aug
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
MEL20:35Melbourne
$1,885
Singapore Airlines
31 July
MEL05:55Melbourne
35h 30m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
20 Aug
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
MEL20:35Melbourne
$1,890

Emirates flights from Australia to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Australia to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
27 Apr
MEL21:15Melbourne
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
14 May
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
54h 25m
2 stops
MEL08:50Melbourne
$1,900
Emirates
20 May
MEL21:15Melbourne
46h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
27 May
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
MEL08:50Melbourne
$1,903
Emirates
3 May
SYD09:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
33h 10m
2 stops
SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,907

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PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 12/5

15:50-11:50

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-01:10

2 stops50h 35m

$1,744

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

20:45-12:55

1 stop48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-06:10

1 stop32h 55m

$1,782

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

20:45-12:55

1 stop48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

$1,790

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

20:45-12:55

1 stop48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

$1,793
Fastest return journey

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 15/9

16:55-09:25

2 stops22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

10:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

$1,797

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

15:40-12:35

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

16:35-16:50

2 stops64h 15m

$1,806

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

20:45-12:55

1 stop48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-16:50

2 stops64h 15m

$1,819

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,885

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

18:25-08:50

2 stops54h 25m

$1,900

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

21:15-11:30

1 stop46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:25-08:50

2 stops30h 25m

$1,903

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,769.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,931 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Australia for as low as $1,779 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Cape Town flight.

Cheap Australia to Cape Town flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Australia to Cape Town

Fastest flight time

21h 05m

Direct flights

Tue and Thu

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from Australia to Cape Town takes 21h 05m
Direct flights go from Australia to Cape Town on Tuesday and Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Australia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Australia to Cape Town

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Cape Town

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $920Free cancellationRating
7.6
452 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,226Free cancellationRating
7.2
999 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,304Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,490 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,442Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,017 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,467Free cancellationRating
7.6
60 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,545Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,667Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,556 reviews
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