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Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,148

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AUS — CPT
May 21 — May 281
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The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 May 16, 2024.

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December

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May

Average price

$1,202

Round-trip from

$1,251
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Austin to Cape Town?

Users have found that flying from Austin to Cape Town on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Austin to Cape Town, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 43% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,598 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,947.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Austin in May are about $1,545 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $1,187.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Cape Town (AUS - 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 20% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap British Airways flights from Austin to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Austin and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest British Airways flights we've come across from Austin to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 5/283:05 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 6/42:00 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,448
Tue 5/288:15 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops31h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 6/46:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,613
Mon 7/296:05 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop33h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 8/52:00 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,854
Tue 5/285:55 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop34h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 6/46:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$9,295

Cheap Delta flights from Austin to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Austin and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from Austin to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 5/306:45 amAUS - CPT
1 stop28h 05mDelta
Tue 6/49:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop30h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,627
Thu 5/3012:01 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops22h 49mDelta
Sun 6/29:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop20h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,631
Sun 6/26:21 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop40h 29mDelta
Sun 6/99:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop21h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,635
Tue 5/2812:31 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops25h 54mDelta
Sun 6/29:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop20h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,660
Tue 5/2812:01 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops26h 24mDelta
Sun 6/29:30 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops32h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,664
Wed 5/296:21 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop40h 29mDelta
Mon 6/311:00 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops30h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,668
Sat 6/1512:42 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop22h 08mDelta
Sat 6/2211:15 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops41h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,789
Sat 6/156:17 amAUS - CPT
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Sat 6/2211:15 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops41h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,793
Sat 7/2010:40 amAUS - CPT
1 stop24h 10mDelta
Fri 7/269:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop21h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,927

Cheap Austin to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Austin to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Austin to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/291:44 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops38h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/38:20 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,416
Tue 5/283:05 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 6/42:00 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,448
Tue 5/288:15 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops31h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 6/46:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,613
Thu 5/3012:32 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop22h 18mDelta
Sun 6/29:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop25h 22mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,627
Thu 5/3012:01 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops22h 49mDelta
Tue 6/49:30 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops26h 33mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,631
Sun 6/26:21 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop40h 29mDelta
Sun 6/99:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop21h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,635
Sun 6/24:50 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/98:00 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops34h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,641
Tue 5/2812:31 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops25h 54mDelta
Sun 6/29:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop20h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,660
Wed 5/294:49 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop39h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/37:50 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop21h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,662

Austin to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Austin and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Austin to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 11/2111:25 amAUS - CPT
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Fri 12/612:30 amCPT - AUS
2 stops31h 29mAir France
Deal found 5/15$1,148
Sat 11/212:30 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mDelta
Fri 11/812:30 amCPT - AUS
2 stops31h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,163
Thu 11/2111:23 amAUS - CPT
2 stops27h 02mDelta
Sun 12/89:15 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop27h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,164
Thu 11/217:20 amAUS - CPT
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Sun 12/89:15 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops27h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,168
Fri 9/136:15 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 10/96:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,332
Mon 9/165:05 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops34h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 10/96:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,336
Wed 11/205:16 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops30h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/66:30 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops35h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,390
Fri 11/17:10 amAUS - CPT
2 stops44h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 11/1012:35 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops33h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,396
Sat 9/145:05 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops34h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 10/96:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,402

Find flights from Austin to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/29

2 stops38h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/3

2 stops50h 40m

$1,416

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/28

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops33h 00m

$1,448

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 7/20

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/26

2 stops41h 58m

$1,581

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/28

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop28h 05m

$1,613

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/30

1 stop28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop30h 16m

$1,627

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/30

2 stops22h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/2

1 stop20h 57m

$1,631

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 6/2

1 stop39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

2 stops34h 07m

$1,641

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/28

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops28h 31m

$1,674

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 7/29

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/5

2 stops32h 07m

$1,708

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When is the best time to book a flight from Austin to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Austin to Cape Town is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Austin to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Austin to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,593. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Cape Town (average of $1,251). Flying from Austin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,757). 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.

January

$1,251

February

$1,339

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,676

July

$1,757

August

$1,431

September

$1,414

October

$1,384

November

$1,320

December

$1,430

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

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 May 16, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Austin to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about British Airways, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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.

  • Can I find flights from Austin to Cape Town for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Austin to Cape Town for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,416, but on average you can expect to pay $1,679.

  • 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 $1,448 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Delta, starting at $1,581 and $1,627 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Austin to Cape Town for 6% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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: British Airways, Delta or KLM.

  • What does AUS to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Austin Bergstrom Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a AUS to CPT flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Austin to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Austin to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Austin to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Austin to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Austin to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Austin to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Austin to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Austin to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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