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$1,296+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Austin to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:00 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop18h 15mDelta
Thu 12/189:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/3$1,327
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:55 pmAUS - CPT
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/185:15 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,865
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:55 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 1/68:50 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops31h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2$2,189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:00 amAUS - CPT
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Tue 1/69:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/3$2,430
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:06 pmAUS - CPT
3 stops59h 19mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/1810:40 amCPT - AUS
3 stops60h 59mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3$3,431

Find flight deals from Austin to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,296
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,725
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AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/13

7:59 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops36h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

8:50 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$1,296

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/13

6:32 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop40h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-11:23 am

1 stop21h 53m

$1,297

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 3/1

7:15 am-10:30 am

2 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,311

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/21

3:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

11:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,324

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/17

7:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/24

8:50 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,396

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/6

12:16 pm-11:50 am

2 stops40h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

4:40 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops37h 34m

$1,429

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/14

7:15 am-11:50 am

3 stops44h 35m

$2,650

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/14

7:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$6,027

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Deals found on 12/4

Compare providers for flights from Austin to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Austin to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Austin-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Austin-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Austin to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Cape Town (average of $1,216). Flying from Austin to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

When flying from Austin to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Austin to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and British Airways from Austin to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,560 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Austin to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Austin to Cape Town in 36h 11m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 8752 mi between Austin and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Austin to Cape Town is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,378 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $1,427 and $1,469 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Austin to Cape Town for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Austin to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Cape Town (average of $1,216). Flying from Austin to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Austin to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Austin to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,378Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,427Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,469Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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