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Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,340

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
AUS — CPT
May 8 — May 151
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The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 90 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 3, 2024.

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December

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May

Average price

$1,202

Round-trip from

$1,248
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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 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 40% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,359 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,491.

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 $1,556 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 American Airlines flights from Austin to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Austin to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 10/285:59 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops35h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/96:45 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops30h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,418
Mon 10/285:59 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops31h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/99:15 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,430
Mon 10/288:00 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/96:45 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,448
Tue 6/116:05 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/246:40 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops34h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,718

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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on British Airways flights traveling from Austin to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 5/215:55 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop34h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 5/286:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,537
Thu 5/308:15 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops55h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 6/66:40 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops52h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,661
Sat 7/206:05 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops35h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 7/266:55 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops35h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,929
Tue 6/116:05 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop33h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 6/246:40 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$3,036

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 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 3, 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.
Tue 5/215:55 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/281:30 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,527
Tue 5/215:04 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/287:00 amCPT - AUS
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,536
Tue 5/215:55 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop34h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 5/286:55 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,537
Thu 5/305:36 amAUS - CPT
1 stop29h 14mDelta
Thu 6/611:15 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops41h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/1$1,659
Thu 5/308:15 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops55h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 6/66:40 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops52h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,661
Thu 6/206:17 amAUS - CPT
2 stops32h 08mDelta
Tue 8/69:30 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops32h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,664
Tue 6/1110:40 amAUS - CPT
2 stops27h 45mKLM
Mon 6/2411:00 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops30h 02mKLM
Deal found 5/2$1,673
Tue 6/116:05 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/246:40 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops34h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,718
Thu 6/205:25 amAUS - CPT
1 stop29h 25mDelta
Tue 8/69:30 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop26h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,734

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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 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.
Fri 11/17:10 amAUS - CPT
2 stops44h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 11/1012:35 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops42h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,340
Tue 11/58:20 amAUS - CPT
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 11/1612:35 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops43h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,353
Mon 10/285:59 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops35h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/96:45 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops30h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,418
Mon 10/285:59 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops31h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/99:15 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,430
Mon 10/288:00 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/96:45 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,448
Tue 11/57:00 pmAUS - CPT
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 11/166:45 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,476
Thu 11/214:37 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops31h 28mBritish Airways
Sun 12/86:45 pmCPT - AUS
1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,481
Thu 11/215:30 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops34h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/79:15 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops29h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,487
Thu 11/214:37 pmAUS - CPT
2 stops31h 28mBritish Airways
Sun 12/88:55 pmCPT - AUS
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,491

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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/28

2 stops35h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/9

2 stops30h 19m

$1,418

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/28

2 stops31h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/9

1 stop27h 35m

$1,430

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/21

1 stop34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/28

2 stops33h 25m

$1,527

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/21

1 stop34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/28

1 stop28h 00m

$1,537

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/28

1 stop17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/8

2 stops30h 27m

$1,553

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 6/11

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/24

2 stops30h 02m

$1,673

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/28

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/8

2 stops29h 05m

$1,740

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 7/22

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/31

2 stops38h 35m

$1,770

Austin BergstromCape Town Intl

AUS - CPT

AUSCPT

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/30

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

1 stop21h 01m

$2,076

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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 January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Austin to Cape Town is 89 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 April 28, 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 $1,636. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Cape Town (average of $1,248). Flying from Austin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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

$1,248

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,407

June

$1,644

July

$1,723

August

$1,445

September

$1,420

October

$1,384

November

$1,337

December

$1,419

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 3, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Austin to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, British Airways and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,608 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,450 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7.6
Good
1,792 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,767 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 American Airlines for just $1,418, but on average you can expect to pay $1,673.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Austin to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,418 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Delta, starting at $1,537 and $1,553 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Austin to Cape Town for 8% 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 5/2.

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