How long is the flight from Austin to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Austin to Cape Town in 22h 41m. Fly via United Airlines or Virgin Atlantic 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 $1,468 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Austin to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Austin to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, British Airways or United Airlines.

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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 23, 2025.

Fri 12/265:20 pmAUS - CPT

2 stops37h 15mEthiopian Air

Fri 1/22:35 pmCPT - AUS

3 stops42h 24mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/20

$2,895

Fri 12/266:45 amAUS - CPT

2 stops49h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/28:50 pmCPT - AUS

2 stops33h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$3,455

Fri 12/266:27 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop40h 48mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 1/29:30 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop30h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/20

$3,779

Best flights from Austin to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Austin to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Mon 2/26:30 amAUS - CPT

2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/98:50 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop24h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,293

Mon 2/212:34 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop22h 41mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/99:30 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop30h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/21

$1,293

Fri 2/136:32 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop40h 43mDelta

Tue 2/249:30 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop28h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$1,298

Mon 2/236:30 amAUS - CPT

2 stops41h 00mSWISS

Thu 3/58:50 pmCPT - AUS

2 stops24h 24mSWISS

Deal found 12/22

$1,361

Thu 2/57:15 amAUS - CPT

1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/128:50 pmCPT - AUS

2 stops25h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,297

Sat 2/212:30 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop20h 45mDelta

Mon 3/29:30 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop23h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$1,393

Fri 2/137:59 pmAUS - CPT

2 stops36h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/248:50 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop31h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,297

Mon 2/235:07 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop18h 08mDelta

Fri 3/69:30 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop21h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$1,393

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Tue 1/131:28 pmAUS - CPT

2 stops37h 22mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/218:50 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,507

Tue 1/137:25 pmAUS - CPT

2 stops33h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/212:35 pmCPT - AUS

3 stops33h 13mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/22

$1,519

Fri 1/166:30 amAUS - CPT

1 stop27h 30mLufthansa

Mon 1/266:45 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop27h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 12/21

$1,474

Tue 1/209:50 amAUS - CPT

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/278:50 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop26h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,293

Tue 1/204:10 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop34h 50mLufthansa

Tue 1/278:50 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop26h 58mLufthansa

Deal found 12/21

$1,323

Tue 1/207:25 pmAUS - CPT

2 stops35h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 1/271:50 pmCPT - AUS

3 stops33h 58mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/21

$1,353

Wed 1/213:05 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop20h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 1/288:50 pmCPT - AUS

2 stops35h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/22

$1,352

Wed 1/2112:17 pmAUS - CPT

2 stops41h 28mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/282:35 pmCPT - AUS

3 stops33h 13mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/22

$1,451

Wed 1/211:55 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop21h 20mDelta

Wed 1/2811:45 pmCPT - AUS

1 stop24h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$1,475

One-way flights from Austin to Cape Town
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Sat 2/74:59 pmAUS - CPT

3 stops53h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$617

Wed 1/287:25 amAUS - CPT

3 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$745

Sat 2/72:35 pmAUS - CPT

2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/22

$782

Fri 1/307:25 amAUS - CPT

3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$817

Wed 1/287:00 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$986

Fri 1/307:00 pmAUS - CPT

1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$1,083

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$1,293 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$617 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,707

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Return

Price

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop24h 12m

$1,293

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/2

12:34 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,293

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/5

7:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

8:50 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,297

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-8:44 pm

1 stop31h 54m

$1,297

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-5:37 pm

1 stop28h 07m

$1,298

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-7:30 am

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

8:50 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,361

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/21

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$1,393

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/23

5:07 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

9:30 pm-11:23 am

1 stop21h 53m

$1,393

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/7

4:59 pm-6:00 am

3 stops53h 01m

$617

AustinCape Town

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/28

7:24 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$745

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Deals found on 12/22

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Compare providers for flights from Austin to Cape Town

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.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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.

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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 $1,207). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

8,014 reviews

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

8,014 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,103 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,605 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Austin to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Austin to Cape Town in 22h 41m. Fly via United Airlines or Virgin Atlantic 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 $1,468 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 $1,207). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$1,378	Average$1,611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,427	Average$1,761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,468	Average$1,745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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