Which airlines fly to Australia?

South African, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Cape Town according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Australia?

Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Australia

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

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia?

As of January 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia.

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

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 Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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16:35 - 15:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

17:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,302Turkish Airlines

Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 7 May

16:35 - 15:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

17:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,325Turkish Airlines

Sun, 3 May - Sat, 30 May

10:40 - 23:55

CPT

PER

31h 15m

2 stops

01:15 - 09:25

PER

CPT

38h 10m

2 stops

$1,335Singapore Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

10:40 - 05:10

CPT

PER

36h 30m

2 stops

06:25 - 09:25

PER

CPT

33h 00m

2 stops

$1,368Singapore Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Mon, 25 May

20:25 - 12:10

CPT

PER

33h 45m

1 stop

23:50 - 22:45

PER

CPT

28h 55m

1 stop

$1,402South African

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

12:35 - 17:05

CPT

ADL

44h 00m

1 stop

22:00 - 17:30

ADL

CPT

28h 00m

1 stop

$1,422Qatar Airways

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

19:35 - 12:10

CPT

PER

34h 35m

1 stop

23:50 - 11:40

PER

CPT

17h 50m

1 stop

$1,434South African

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

12:35 - 17:05

CPT

ADL

44h 00m

1 stop

22:00 - 17:25

ADL

CPT

27h 55m

1 stop

$1,438Qatar Airways

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

07:00 - 07:50

CPT

HBA

39h 50m

2 stops

15:50 - 22:50

HBA

CPT

40h 00m

2 stops

$1,880Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

14:00 - 18:50

CPT

HBA

20h 50m

2 stops

14:40 - 14:35

HBA

CPT

55h 55m

2 stops

$1,889Qantas Airways

Mon, 18 May - Fri, 22 May

Qantas Airways flights from Cape Town to Australia

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Qantas Airways

16 Feb

CPT07:00Cape Town Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

SYD14:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Mar

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 05m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

$1,634

Qantas Airways

16 Feb

CPT09:00Cape Town Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

SYD14:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Mar

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 20m

1 stop

CPT22:50Cape Town Intl

$1,635

Qantas Airways

23 Mar

CPT09:00Cape Town Intl

29h 20m

2 stops

PER20:20Perth

12 Apr

PER14:50Perth

29h 45m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

$1,668

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Australia

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Turkish Airlines

17 Apr

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

63h 15m

2 stops

MEL15:50Melbourne

7 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,302

Turkish Airlines

3 May

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

63h 15m

2 stops

MEL15:50Melbourne

30 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,325

Turkish Airlines

17 Apr

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

63h 15m

2 stops

MEL15:50Melbourne

5 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,356

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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,302

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,325

Cape TownPerth

CPT - PER

CPTPER

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

10:40-23:55

2 stops31h 15m

Perth

Thu 19/3

01:15-09:25

2 stops38h 10m

$1,335

Cape TownPerth

CPT - PER

CPTPER

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

10:40-05:10

2 stops36h 30m

Perth

Mon 25/5

06:25-09:25

2 stops33h 00m

$1,368

Cape TownPerth

CPT - PER

CPTPER

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

Perth

Wed 11/3

23:50-22:45

1 stop28h 55m

$1,402

Cape TownAdelaide

CPT - ADL

CPTADL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-17:05

1 stop44h 00m

Adelaide

Wed 11/3

22:00-17:30

1 stop28h 00m

$1,422

Cape TownPerth

CPT - PER

CPTPER

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

19:35-12:10

1 stop34h 35m

Perth

Wed 11/3

23:50-11:40

1 stop17h 50m

$1,434

Cape TownAdelaide

CPT - ADL

CPTADL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

12:35-17:05

1 stop44h 00m

Adelaide

Fri 13/3

22:00-17:25

1 stop27h 55m

$1,438

Cape TownHobart

CPT - HBA

CPTHBA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

07:00-07:50

2 stops39h 50m

Hobart

Mon 23/2

15:50-22:50

2 stops40h 00m

$1,880

Cape TownHobart

CPT - HBA

CPTHBA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

14:00-18:50

2 stops20h 50m

Hobart

Fri 22/5

14:40-14:35

2 stops55h 55m

$1,889

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,559. If you don’t want to visit Australia in August, then you should wait until November to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,565.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Australia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,665 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Cape Town for as low as $1,571 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Australia flight.

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Fastest flight time	20h 50m
Direct flights	Tue
Airports in Australia	266 airports

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Australia takes 20h 50m

Direct flights go from Cape Town to Australia on Tuesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 266 airports in Australia. From Cape Town there are direct flights to Brisbane (BNE), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia?
As of January 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia?
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 Cape Town Intl Airport to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Australia

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,071	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,433 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,139	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 973 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,259	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,196 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,479	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,720 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,548	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 52 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,852	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,484 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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