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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Adelaide to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Adelaide to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in October.

Adelaide to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Adelaide to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Adelaide to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 11,370
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Cape Town is R 18,589. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Adelaide to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 18,589.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Adelaide to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Adelaide Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is eight hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your ADL to CPT flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the ADL to CPT route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Currently, R 11,370 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 18,589. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from ADL to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ADL to CPT.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • Of the departures from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to Adelaide Airport from central Adelaide, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ADL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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

  • Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Adelaide Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from ADL to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without dropping by Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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