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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sydney
Sydney1 stopR20 648
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stopsR20 610
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stopsR21 144

Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to Australia (CPT-AU0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Australia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Australia

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Australia.
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Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 23:10CPT-MEL
26h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
17:15 - 10:50MEL-CPT
49h 35m2 stops
R19 600Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
South African Logo
17:25 - 22:20CPT-MEL
20h 55m2 stops
South African Logo
17:45 - 10:25MEL-CPT
24h 40m2 stops
R20 381South African
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Mon, May 12 - Sun, May 25
South African Logo
20:25 - 23:40CPT-BNE
43h 15m2 stops
South African Logo
18:35 - 12:10BNE-CPT
25h 35m2 stops
R20 610South African
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Sat, Jul 5 - Fri, Jul 25
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 - 19:05CPT-MEL
26h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:15 - 22:50MEL-CPT
35h 35m2 stops
R20 629Qantas Airways
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jul 27
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 - 14:45CPT-SYD
21h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 - 12:40SYD-CPT
35h 10m1 stop
R20 744Qantas Airways
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Wed, May 7 - Thu, May 22
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 6:25CPT-BNE
33h 20m1 stop
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1:55 - 11:35BNE-CPT
41h 40m1 stop
R25 091Emirates
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Mon, May 12 - Fri, May 16
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 5:30CPT-MEL
32h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT
27h 35m1 stop
R25 682Emirates
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Mon, May 12 - Sun, May 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 10:20CPT-BNE
39h 40m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
14:45 - 9:25BNE-CPT
26h 40m2 stops
R26 158Singapore Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Mon, May 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 4:20CPT-MEL
33h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:35 - 9:25MEL-CPT
41h 50m1 stop
R27 188Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Jul 27 - Mon, Sep 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:00 - 20:10CPT-SYD
47h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:40 - 10:50SYD-CPT
35h 10m2 stops
R201 241Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 22

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R1 189 on average. Morning departures are around 11% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 355.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Australia, 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 from Cape Town to Australia is February, when tickets cost R20 362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is R27 207 and R26 368 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Cape Town to Australia, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Australia back to Cape Town, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Cape Town to Australia, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R10 410
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to Australia

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Australia? 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
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1288 reviews
7,7Food
7,9Comfort
8,6Crew
8,2Boarding
8,0Entertainment
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Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

2,0 MediocreKylie, Apr 2025CNS - SIN
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Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Really enjoyed the flight. Our flight attendant on the way back SIN-LAX was exceptional I didn’t get her name but she was so kind and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. I had a bit of a panic attack and she checked on me a few times to make sure I was ok. Really appreciated her attention and service. Thank u

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

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.

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

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

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