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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,307.
The cheapest month to fly to Cape Town is usually November.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cape Town is $1,307. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cape Town Airport is Thursday, 13 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight found$793
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Cape Town International Airport is $793. A return plane ticket to CPT is currently $1,307.

  • Skip the endless refreshing and get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to CPT fall, we'll keep you posted.

  • We recommend booking around six months before takeoff. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Cape Town by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you see fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save.

  • If you're not in a rush to travel to Cape Town, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Cape Town International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Cape Town

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Cape Town is usually May.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. See fares for the entire month and find a flight to CPT that suits your budget and schedule.

  • Head to Cape Town in June if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CPT, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Book your plane tickets to Cape Town then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Cape Town is warmest in February, with averages of between 16ºC and 27ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 9ºC to 19ºC.

Flying to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Getting to central Cape Town from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town highlights

Table Mountain

  • Put this on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Cape Town International Airport. You'll find it around 5 kilometres south of the city centre in Oranjezicht.

Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront

  • Check off one of the most popular attractions in Cape Town with a visit to Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront. It's in Waterfront about 2 kilometres north of the centre.

Robben Island

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 13 kilometres north. It's located in the Bloubergrant area and a great addition to any Cape Town adventure.

Complete your trip with a Cape Town car hire

  • Pick one of our car rentals in Cape Town and visit the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Cape Town International Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.