Cheap flights from Australia to Cape Town from $968

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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:35 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
31h 50m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 08:15
CPT
-
MEL
36h 35m
2 stops
$1,616Singapore Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:05 - 09:25
PER
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CPT
46h 20m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 14:45
CPT
-
PER
22h 05m
2 stops
$1,637Singapore Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:15 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 05:45
CPT
-
MEL
34h 05m
2 stops
$1,688Singapore Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:15 - 09:25
MEL
-
CPT
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 05:45
CPT
-
MEL
34h 05m
2 stops
$1,691Singapore Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 17:30
SYD
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CPT
34h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 06:10
CPT
-
SYD
32h 55m
1 stop
$1,849Qatar Airways
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:10 - 14:10
PER
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CPT
42h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 12:15
CPT
-
PER
34h 45m
1 stop
$1,872Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
23h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 45m
2 stops
$1,897Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 12:40
PER
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CPT
27h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 14:25
CPT
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PER
25h 25m
1 stop
$1,906Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 10:15
SYD
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CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 06:10
CPT
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SYD
32h 55m
1 stop
$1,909Qatar Airways
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
07:50 - 22:50
ADL
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CPT
23h 30m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:55 - 19:15
CPT
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ADL
24h 50m
2 stops
$2,130Qantas Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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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
6 May
PER22:45Perth
44h 25m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
12 May
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
PER11:55Perth
$1,824
Qatar Airways
16 June
SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
23 June
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,849
Qatar Airways
6 May
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
48h 25m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
13 May
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
38h 00m
1 stop
SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,857

Emirates flights from Australia to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Australia to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
16 Sept
MEL21:15Melbourne
46h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
7 Oct
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
36h 40m
1 stop
MEL17:40Melbourne
$2,112
Emirates
19 Oct
MEL22:15Melbourne
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
22 Oct
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$2,125
Emirates
31 May
MEL05:15Melbourne
43h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
7 June
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
43h 25m
1 stop
MEL21:50Melbourne
$2,126

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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 5 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

10:35-09:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

10:40-08:15

2 stops36h 35m

$1,616

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Thu 29/10

17:05-09:25

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

10:40-14:45

2 stops22h 05m

$1,637

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

10:15-09:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,688

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

10:15-09:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,691

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

14:50-17:30

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:15-06:10

1 stop32h 55m

$1,849

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Sat 6/6

02:10-14:10

3 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

19:30-12:15

1 stop34h 45m

$1,872

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

19:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

$1,897

PerthCape Town

PER - CPT

PERCPT

Perth

Tue 2/6

15:00-12:40

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

07:00-14:25

1 stop25h 25m

$1,906

SydneyCape Town

SYD - CPT

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

14:50-10:15

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:15-06:10

1 stop32h 55m

$1,909
Fastest return journey

AdelaideCape Town

ADL - CPT

ADLCPT

Adelaide

Sun 1/11

07:50-22:50

3 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

09:55-19:15

2 stops24h 50m

$2,130

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in April, then you should wait until February to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $719.

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 $1,876 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 $1,722 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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

20h 05m

Direct flights

Tue and Fri

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from Australia to Cape Town takes 20h 05m
Direct flights go from Australia to Cape Town on Tuesday and Friday. 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

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport?

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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 $890Free cancellationRating
7.6
451 reviews
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7.2
1,000 reviews
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8.2
1,509 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,396Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,033 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,412Free cancellationRating
7.6
61 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,470Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,737Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,572 reviews
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