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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Australia from R8 786

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SYD
Jun 21 — Jun 281
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 576

One-way from

R11 673

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 688
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 30/7-6/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Australia
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South African
  • South African
  • 3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R43 787 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 974 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2025.

Wed 19/1110:40CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/216:40MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/6R14 022
Wed 30/79:00CPT - BNE
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 6/86:25BNE - CPT
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/6R18 576
Thu 24/79:00CPT - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 6/89:30SYD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/6R18 899
Mon 7/711:05CPT - SYD
2 stops35h 10mSouth African
Sun 27/718:15SYD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mSouth African
Deal found 15/6R18 971
Mon 28/76:00CPT - BNE
2 stops39h 10mSouth African
Tue 5/818:35BNE - CPT
2 stops37h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/6R19 024
Thu 7/817:25CPT - MEL
2 stops18h 30mSouth African
Wed 20/817:45MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 00mSouth African
Deal found 15/6R19 150
Thu 31/75:45CPT - SYD
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/810:10SYD - CPT
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R19 634
Thu 25/1212:35CPT - SYD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 29/115:50SYD - CPT
1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/6R20 064
Sun 27/77:00CPT - MEL
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 8/918:05MEL - CPT
2 stops36h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/6R20 835
Mon 1/1212:35CPT - BNE
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 8/115:10BNE - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/6R20 979
Tue 29/716:35CPT - SYD
1 stop42h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/820:55SYD - CPT
1 stop46h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/6R21 194
Fri 4/77:00CPT - MEL
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/720:00MEL - CPT
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R21 445

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Australia 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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Australia that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

9:00-18:40

2 stops25h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 6/8

6:25-22:50

2 stops24h 25m

R18 576

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

9:00-14:45

1 stop21h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

9:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

R18 899

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

11:05-6:15

2 stops35h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

18:15-10:25

2 stops24h 10m

R18 971

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

6:00-5:10

2 stops39h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 5/8

18:35-23:35

2 stops37h 00m

R19 024

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/8

17:25-19:55

2 stops18h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

17:45-20:45

2 stops35h 00m

R19 150

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 31/7

5:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/8

10:10-20:20

2 stops42h 10m

R19 634

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/7

7:00-19:05

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

18:05-22:50

2 stops36h 45m

R20 835

Cape TownBrisbane

CPT - BNE

CPTBNE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

12:35-22:35

1 stop26h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 8/1

15:10-17:25

1 stop34h 15m

R20 979

Cape TownSydney

CPT - SYD

CPTSYD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

16:35-19:00

1 stop42h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

20:55-11:50

1 stop46h 55m

R21 194

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/7

7:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 6/7

20:00-9:45

2 stops45h 45m

R21 445

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from Cape Town to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 June 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 16 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from Cape Town to Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 309 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 361 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
857 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
South African
7,5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is South African, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R11 673. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Australia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Australia?

    Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Cape Town Intl - Melbourne or Cape Town Intl - Brisbane when deciding on the best route from Cape Town to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Australia (average of R1 023). Flying from Cape Town to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Australia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 277AverageR20 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 298AverageR20 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 473AverageR20 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 686AverageR21 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 959AverageR22 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 030AverageR26 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR21 588AverageR26 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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