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Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $858

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Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 14:35MEL-CPT
30h 25m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:45CPT-MEL
26h 10m1 stop
$1,634Qatar Airways
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 19:55MEL-CPT
29h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:05CPT-MEL
25h 30m1 stop
$1,670Qatar Airways
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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25MEL-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 18:10CPT-MEL
22h 30m2 stops
$1,712Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
South African Logo
23:50 - 11:40PER-CPT
17h 50m1 stop
South African Logo
19:35 - 12:10CPT-PER
34h 35m1 stop
$1,752South African
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Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 20 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:10 - 09:25BNE-CPT
32h 15m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 16:55CPT-BNE
22h 15m2 stops
$1,756Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
South African Logo
23:50 - 10:25PER-CPT
16h 35m1 stop
South African Logo
06:00 - 12:10CPT-PER
24h 10m1 stop
$1,865South African
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Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 11:35MEL-CPT
38h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 23:20CPT-MEL
24h 40m1 stop
$1,944Emirates
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 11:35SYD-CPT
46h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 07:00CPT-SYD
27h 30m1 stop
$2,057Emirates
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 22:50ADL-CPT
25h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 22:30CPT-ADL
22h 40m2 stops
$2,107Qantas Airways
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Mon, 19 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 - 17:20SYD-CPT
39h 50m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 15:45CPT-SYD
23h 45m1 stop
$2,149Qantas Airways
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Tue, 21 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct

Emirates flights from Australia to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Australia to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
23 Oct
MEL06:15Melbourne
38h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:35Cape Town Intl
26 Oct
CPT13:40Cape Town Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,944
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Emirates
20 Oct
SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
46h 50m
1 stop
CPT11:35Cape Town Intl
29 Oct
CPT18:30Cape Town Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,057
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Emirates
20 Oct
SYD21:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
47h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:35Cape Town Intl
28 Oct
CPT13:40Cape Town Intl
43h 55m
1 stop
SYD18:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,080
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Qatar Airways flights from Australia to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Australia to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
11 Nov
MEL17:10Melbourne
30h 25m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
18 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
26h 10m
1 stop
MEL23:45Melbourne
$1,634
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Qatar Airways
7 Feb
MEL23:40Melbourne
29h 15m
2 stops
CPT19:55Cape Town Intl
14 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
MEL23:05Melbourne
$1,670
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Qatar Airways
2 Nov
MEL23:40Melbourne
26h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
18 Nov
CPT09:00Cape Town Intl
29h 45m
2 stops
MEL23:45Melbourne
$1,694
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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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

17:10-14:35

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:35-23:45

1 stop26h 10m

$1,634

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

23:40-19:55

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

12:35-23:05

1 stop25h 30m

$1,670

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

$1,712

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Fri 30/1

23:50-11:40

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

19:35-12:10

1 stop34h 35m

$1,752

BrisbaneCape Town

BNE - CPT

BNECPT

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

09:10-09:25

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

10:40-16:55

2 stops22h 15m

$1,756

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Mon 9/3

23:50-10:25

1 stop16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

06:00-12:10

1 stop24h 10m

$1,865

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

06:15-11:35

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

$1,944

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

21:45-11:35

1 stop46h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

18:30-07:00

1 stop27h 30m

$2,057

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Mon 19/1

06:00-22:50

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

15:20-22:30

2 stops22h 40m

$2,107

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

10:30-17:20

1 stop39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

07:00-15:45

1 stop23h 45m

$2,149

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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 May to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,696.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town from Australia is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $1,985. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $2,278. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that the cheapest Australia to Cape Town flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Cape Town in the morning for as low as $1,991. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $2,151 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Australia at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 $2,005 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 $1,726 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Cape Town flight.

Cheap Australia to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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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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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,288Free cancellationRating
7.2
861 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,318Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,365 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,425Free cancellationRating
7.5
416 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,526Free cancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,565Free cancellationRating
7.6
44 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,623Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,626 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,695Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,334 reviews
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