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Summary info about Cape Town flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $1,046 |
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Best Return Price | $1,453 |
Fastest flight time | 18h 50m |
Operated By | 2 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Cape Town airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Sydney TO Cape Town
Sydney (SYD) to Cape Town (CPT)
Typically, flights to Cape Town from Sydney are cheaper when flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cape Town Intl, which has an average price of $1,491
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM SYDNEY | February | 15% cheaper | Flying from Sydney to Cape Town costs on average just $1,272 in February |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM SYDNEY | December | 40% more expensive | It costs about $2,094 for flights to Cape Town from Sydney in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAPE TOWN FROM SYDNEY | December | 463% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Cape Town from Sydney in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Cape Town?
Without direct flights, you can expect Cape Town routes to have multiple stopovers. Flights from Brisbane generally come with one or two stopovers and a flight time of around 26 and a half hours. When travelling from Sydney, you can also expect flights with one or two stopovers and a travel time close to 23 and a half hours. Flying from Adelaide will take closer to 26 hours.
At the moment, there are no direct flights to Cape Town, South Africa, offered through Australian airports, but you will find Cape Town flight deals with single stopovers and reasonable flight times. If you’re travelling from Sydney, your flight routes will typically have multiple stopovers, at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport, before heading to Cape Town. Travelling from Brisbane? You’re likely to find flights with multiple stopovers, in Johannesburg and Singapore, as well as a single stop in Dubai, which tend to take a little longer. Flights from Adelaide generally have routes with multiple stopovers and a similar flight time to flights from Brisbane.
If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,273.
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Australia when booking 28 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,491 when searching 28 days out. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from Australia to Cape Town for as low as $1,453.
On average, the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town from Australia is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,915. 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 Saturday because tickets tend to average around $2,160. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights 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 $1,952. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $2,775 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.
Can I fly to Cape Town Intl from Australia right now?
Most visitors from Australia need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cape Town Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Cape Town Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering Cape Town Intl.
Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.
Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.
Can I fly back to Australia from Cape Town Intl?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.
Cape Town flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in Australia to Cape Town found recently by users on momondo
Find the cheapest one-way flights to Cape Town
If you're looking for one-way flights from Australia to Cape Town, view some of our deals below provided by Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines
Which airlines fly to Cape Town?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Cape Town
Which airlines fly to Cape Town?
Singapore Airlines, South African, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Cape Town on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Cape Town with these airlines and other airlines flying from Australia.
Emirates Flights to Cape Town
There are 7 Emirates flights to Cape Town in a normal week. The most common departure point is Dubai Intl and the best Emirates ticket price seen on momondo is $1,260 (last 72 hours, from Brisbane, to Cape Town). Emirates has a score of 8.6 from 118 user reviews on momondo.
Singapore Airlines Flights to Cape Town
Singapore Airlines (8.4/10, 50 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Cape Town, with deals from as low as $1,246 from Adelaide, return. With 8 Singapore Airlines flights to Cape Town on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.
Airports near Cape Town
Below you will find all the airports in Cape Town along with their distance from the city centre
How do you get to the city centre from Cape Town Airport?
Cape Town International Airport is located approximately 20 minutes away from the city centre by car and offers a couple of public transport options for getting to the city. The MyCiTi airport bus is the official bus operator at Cape Town Airport; you'll find the bus outside the main arrivals terminal. The A01 Airport-Civic Centre bus route departs every couple of minutes and will take between 30-45 minutes to reach the city, depending on stops. Hire airport taxis from outside the arrivals terminal that will take you to the city in around 20 minutes. Alternatively, taxi apps are available in Cape Town and can be relied upon to get around the city.
Popular routes to Cape Town
Most frequently searched flights to Cape Town along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Visa requirements for visiting Cape Town
As an Australian wanting to travel to Cape Town, South Africa, you'll need to apply online for an eVisa, which will allow stays in the country for up to 90 days. The processing time for this visa is typically three working days but may take longer. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in South Africa.
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Cape Town is the original city of South Africa, established in 1652, and once served as the refuelling station for ships bound for the East, hence why it’s called "The Mother City". Cape Town offers tourists a variety of activities and sights within the city and on the outskirts. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are to be found on the Cape Town shores and offer a variety of scenic options, take a walk along the promenade in Sea Point to watch the waves crashing over the rocks or head a little farther up the peninsula to Camps Bay for white sandy beaches and plenty of restaurants. Learn to windsurf out in Blouberg by the Blue Peter restaurant, or hire a kayak and paddle out into the ocean from the Oceana Power Boat Club jetty. If you’re looking for traditional African art, explore the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art. Take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for far-reaching views of the city from one of the seven world wonders, or take a day trip along the scenic drive to Cape Point and stand atop the tip of the Cape Peninsula.
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