How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from Australia to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Brisbane to Cape Town is 21h 40m on average, while flying from Melbourne to Cape Town is 21h 50m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

South African, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Australia according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Cape Town Intl

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

Prices for flights from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:05 - 9:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R17 352Singapore Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 28

18:10 - 9:25BNE Brisbane-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 10:45CPT Cape Town Intl-BNE Brisbane

40h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R18 307Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Mar 2

8:05 - 9:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 21:15CPT Cape Town Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R18 760Singapore Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 20

17:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 317Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 16

17:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 317Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23

17:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 333Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 16

16:55 - 18:00MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl

13:40 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

48h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 797Emirates

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27

5:15 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 878Emirates

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17

23:50 - 10:25PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:25 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

33h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R25 574South African

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 31

23:50 - 13:25PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:00 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

21h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R35 917South African

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

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22:45 - 17:30PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

23h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R22 839Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

22:45 - 17:30PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

23h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 810Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

5:15 - 16:40MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 085Emirates

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

20:30 - 10:15MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 22:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R24 603Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

22:10 - 10:15BNE Brisbane-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:05 - 17:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BNE Brisbane

51h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R24 894Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31

5:15 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R25 445Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

23:35 - 23:35PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m2 stops Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:15 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R25 558Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

12:15 - 13:00PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 0:40CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

27h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

R25 606Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

17:15 - 10:15MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 00m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

16:35 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

56h 15m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

R25 655Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

18:25 - 13:00PER Perth-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

18:25 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-PER Perth

41h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R25 655Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2

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Qatar Airways flights from Australia to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Nov 2

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 16

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

R21 123

Qatar Airways

Oct 19

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 25m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Nov 22

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SYD6:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

R21 171

Qatar Airways

Oct 26

MEL17:10Melbourne

26h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 16

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R21 317

Singapore Airlines flights from Australia to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 9

BNE18:10Brisbane

47h 15m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Mar 2

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 05m

2 stops

BNE10:45Brisbane

R18 307

Singapore Airlines

Feb 6

SYD8:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 20

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

25h 35m

2 stops

SYD21:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

R18 760

Singapore Airlines

Jan 26

SYD12:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 10m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 19

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

22h 15m

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SYD17:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Sun 31/1

8:05-9:25

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Cape Town Intl

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R17 352

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Tue 9/2

18:10-9:25

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Cape Town Intl

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10:40-10:45

2 stops40h 05m

R18 307

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CPT Cape Town Intl

SYDCPT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/2

8:05-9:25

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Cape Town Intl

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R18 760

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 26/10

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Cape Town Intl

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R21 317

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R21 317

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 26/10

17:10-10:30

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Cape Town Intl

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12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R21 333

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 13/1

16:55-18:00

2 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

13:40-23:20

1 stop48h 40m

R24 797

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

5:15-11:30

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

R24 878

PerthCape Town

PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

PERCPT

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Fri 16/10

23:50-10:25

1 stop16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

R25 574

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PER Perth - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tue 1/12

23:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

9:00-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

R35 917

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Australia, with most prices found around R19 067. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R20 718.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R22 771 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Australia for as low as R21 592 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 40m
Direct flights	Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The fastest flight from Australia to Cape Town takes 21h 40m

Direct flights go from Australia to Cape Town on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Australia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Australia to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Australia to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Cape Town

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Emirates	PriceFrom R13 138	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights
South African	PriceFrom R17 503	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 63 reviews	Search South African flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R22 655	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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