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Flights to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as R24 658. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R28 972 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R21 458 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is R31 283 and R26 850 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R21 458.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

The average price for all flights to Cape Town depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost R28 675 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R32 169.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 96 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R11 941
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Cape Town

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • How do I get a taxi from Cape Town Airport into Cape Town?

    Once you’ve collected your luggage, head outside of the terminal building on the arrivals level (Ground Level); here, you will find the taxi stand. Touch Down Taxis is the airport’s authorised taxi provider. A fare into Cape Town should cost somewhere around R 300 to R 400 (approximately A$ 28 to A$ 38). However, if you pre-book your ride, you can often get a cheaper price of around R 260 to R 310 (approximately A$ 24 to A$ 30).

  • Where should I wait if I’m getting picked up from Cape Town Airport?

    Cape Town Airport has a dedicated parking area for passenger pick-up and drop-off. Parkade P1 is close to the terminal building, and the first 20min are free. The area is clearly signposted throughout the airport precinct, so your ride can simply follow the signs to find the car park. Once you’ve cleared customs and collected your bags, head outside the terminal building and you should see Parkade P1 to your right. If your ride is parked for 21-40min, the cost will be around R 22 (approximately A$ 2). For 41-60min, the cost is around R 53 (approximately A$ 5) and for longer stays, the cost is around R 60 (approximately A$ 5.60) per hour or part thereof.

  • What public transport options can bring me to Cape Town centre?

    For a convenient ride into the city, travellers can benefit from the MyCiti Bus Services that departs every 20min from the airport. The drive takes about 30min and travellers can buy their myconnect cards at the ticket kiosk at the Central Terminal building. Alternatively, you can inquire about shuttle buses at the Information Desk in the arrivals area.

  • Does Cape Town Airport have anything in store for children?

    Travelling with children can take its toll on families, but kids can stretch their legs after a long flight to Cape Town at one of the children’s play areas at Cape Town Airport. The easiest way to find them is by enquiring at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Area.

  • Does the Cape Town International Airport feature an onsite hotel?

    If you need a quick rest after a long flight or want to stay close to the airport, you can opt for the Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport. The hotel is situated on the airport grounds, so travellers are as close as it gets.

  • What is the best route to take when driving into Cape Town from the airport?

    With Cape Town only a 20min drive away, driving into the city yourself is a quick and convenient choice. The best route to take is via the N2 that passes the Table Mountain National Park. The exit to get to Cape Town from the N2 is Strand Street.

  • Where can I find the rental car centre at Cape Town Airport?

    A range of car hire agencies are situated onsite the airport grounds, including Avis, Woodford, and Hertz. All companies have their location in front of the Transport Plaza and Central Terminal building, a quick walk from the Arrivals Area. Pedestrian subways guide travellers to the rental centre.

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    There are 16 km between Cape Town city centre and Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    Cape Town is served by Cape Town Intl Airport, also commonly referred to as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl. The airport code is CPT.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Cape Town are there each week?

    Each week there are around 716 direct flights from within Australia to Cape Town. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from Australia is August.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Town flight deals.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) has a single terminal building divided into three concourses. The international concourse and domestic concourse are connected via the central terminal.
  • If you need a quiet moment of devotion after arriving in Cape Town, you will find a prayer room and mosque beside the airport’s police station.
  • Cape Town Airport is equipped to welcome passengers with special needs. The entire airport precinct is wheelchair accessible, with lifts, ramps, modified bathrooms and more. If you require special assistance, be sure to inform your airline at least 48h before you’re due to fly to Cape Town.
  • Various airlines flying to Cape Town start from different Australian cities, including Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide. However, if you want to fly with only one stop on the way, consider Qatar Airways or Emirates airlines for a more direct route.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) not only puts you within a convenient driving distance from the South African capital, it's also only 40min by car from the university town of Stellenbosch. Additionally, the airport is also situated only 25min drive from the Wolfgat Nature Reserve and False Bay in the south.
  • When you arrive in Cape Town hungry and in need of good fix, head to the third floor where one of the largest Spur restaurants of the African Continent is located. The South African steakhouse overlooks the airside of the terminal, allowing you to watch planes take off and land while eating.
  • If you need additional information on bus departures, sleeping options, or anything else, head to the Information Desk that is located in Domestic Arrivals on the ground floor of the airport. Although many shops and the security check-in close in the evening, the information desk is available 24/7.
  • There are ample parking spaces available at the airport, both long- and short-term. Fares are approximately 150 Rand (A$ 15) per 24h. Valet parking services are also offered for your convenience.
  • Regardless of which terminal you arrive at, your baby can be taken care of. Baby-changing facilities are located in almost every women’s washroom of the Domestic and International Terminal.
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Find which airlines fly direct to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +43 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +43 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +41 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +42 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +43 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +45 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Australia

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +43 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +43 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +44 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +41 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +42 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +43 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +44 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +45 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, Air France, +46 more

Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +47 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Australia to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3486 reviews
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
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I wish Emirates had lights to Philadelphia (PHL) in USA.

10,0 ExcellentCHARLES, Oct 2024CAI - DXB
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I wish Emirates had lights to Philadelphia (PHL) in USA.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

I have a very good experience flighting with emirates. All my expectations were fit well.

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

When you buy emirates you don’t expect low cost. Boarding by bus. Seat will not incline. Line before emergency exit. Eating tray hits belly (and I didn’t grow lately). Entertainment on demand by payment.

Most aspects of the flight were great! The entertainment was mediocre, though, which made such a long flight less enjoyable.

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

The first class experience was great but Frankfurt airport is very confusing. Badly signed all round. Boarding was not pleasant and check in staff was arrogant.

Vegetarian food was unpalatable! Definitely need to look into this. The crew were prompt and helpful and the flight as one would want was uneventful. It was a comfortable flight, with new aircraft more legroom and seating space. Would recommend travel with Emirates to others as well.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

The crew have great customer service but their economy seating isn’t the most comfortable for a 220lbs+ guy and the food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exceptional, either.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

Service excellent would chose Singapore airlines as my first choice

The staff were amazing and very kind. The seats recline a little too far back and are up close when sitting behind.

Could not really fault anything. We had a really short time between flights (about 45 mins), and had to get across the other side of the terminal. But we made it and crew were helpful. Food was good and service for the kids was great.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

There’s lots of problem I faced from Bom to Doha that experience was worst I never faced before like this

Fantastic, the 787-9 is a very beautifully designed plane and it was a pleasure to fly in the Qsuite. The suite did feel slightly smaller than the 777 variant, and the suite door also felt smaller, as I felt more exposed as passengers and crew walked past. Food was too notch, and the service was fantastic. I wish they’d enforce boarding zones more effectively, but otherwise they did really well.

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/2Sun
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
32h 45mPER-CPT
18/3Tue
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
31h 15mCPT-PER
R15 596
12/3Wed
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
32h 55mPER-CPT
4/4Fri
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
31h 15mCPT-PER
R15 632
3/3Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
41h 45mPER-CPT
20/3Thu
2 stopsQatar Airways
29h 55mCPT-PER
R20 933
28/1Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 30mBNE-CPT
9/2Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
51h 25mCPT-BNE
R21 350
1/2Sat
1 stop
24h 40mPER-CPT
17/3Mon
2 stops
31h 15mCPT-PER
R22 019
29/1Wed
1 stop
22h 20mSYD-CPT
26/2Wed
1 stop
20h 20mCPT-SYD
R22 580
13/4Sun
1 stopEmirates
46h 20mMEL-CPT
30/4Wed
1 stopEmirates
43h 30mCPT-MEL
R23 141
13/4Sun
2 stopsEmirates
36h 35mMEL-CPT
30/4Wed
1 stopEmirates
24h 45mCPT-MEL
R23 249
29/1Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 20mSYD-CPT
8/2Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 25mCPT-SYD
R23 358
17/3Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
19h 25mSYD-CPT
20/3Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
19h 55mCPT-SYD
R23 412

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/2Wed
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
30h 20mSYD-CPT
R11 941
25/2Tue
2 stops
35h 10mBNE-CPT
R12 466
5/2Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
46h 00mSYD-CPT
R12 484
28/11Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 55mMEL-CPT
R13 425
16/1Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
19h 25mSYD-CPT
R17 116
15/1Wed
2 stopsSouth African
24h 05mSYD-CPT
R18 256
24/2Mon
1 stopEmirates
41h 45mBNE-CPT
R18 907
14/1Tue
2 stopsSouth African
28h 55mSYD-CPT
R20 011
5/2Wed
1 stopEmirates
46h 50mBNE-CPT
R20 336
15/12Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
23h 55mMEL-CPT
R27 320

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Last minute flights to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/11Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
41h 45mPER-CPT
2/12Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
42h 35mCPT-PER
R26 995
25/11Mon
multi-stop
41h 45mPER-CPT
2/12Mon
multi-stop
27h 35mCPT-PER
R27 121
25/11Mon
multi-stop
41h 45mPER-CPT
2/12Mon
multi-stop
41h 55mCPT-PER
R27 230
25/11Mon
multi-stop
19h 10mSYD-CPT
13/12Fri
multi-stop
17h 00mCPT-SYD
R27 519
25/11Mon
multi-stop
44h 10mPER-CPT
2/12Mon
multi-stop
41h 55mCPT-PER
R29 256
26/11Tue
multi-stopEmirates
38h 40mSYD-CPT
15/12Sun
multi-stopEmirates
43h 55mCPT-SYD
R31 862
24/11Sun
multi-stopEmirates
46h 10mMEL-CPT
7/12Sat
multi-stopEmirates
24h 40mCPT-MEL
R37 217
24/11Sun
multi-stopEmirates
46h 10mMEL-CPT
7/12Sat
multi-stopEmirates
45h 55mCPT-MEL
R37 344
23/11Sat
multi-stopEmirates
65h 15mMEL-CPT
7/12Sat
multi-stopEmirates
47h 00mCPT-MEL
R38 882
24/11Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
42h 00mMEL-CPT
7/12Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 10mCPT-MEL
R40 564

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