Which airports can I use when flying from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Flights from Adelaide to Cape Town usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Cape Town: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Adelaide to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Adelaide to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 41% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 30% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 30% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Adelaide to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,023 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,356, a difference of $332. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Fish Hoek Beach is one of the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Adelaide to Cape Town?

There are currently no direct flights available from Adelaide to Cape Town. Flights with 1 stopover take between 23h 16m and 34h 34m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Adelaide to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,179 to $13,172. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Adelaide to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Adelaide to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,221.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 16m, compared to 26h 03m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 34h 34m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 8 hours behind Adelaide (South Africa Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $38 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Adelaide to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Adelaide to Cape Town range from $1,915 to $2,536, with an average of $2,135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,915 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Return flights from Adelaide to Cape Town typically range from $1,915 to $2,536. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $2,179 on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town at $1,810 return. •July ($2,642) and June ($2,597) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways ($2,179) and Virgin Australia ($2,404) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Adelaide to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is the most popular stopover for the Adelaide to Cape Town route. 41% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DOH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Adelaide to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,285. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Adelaide to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Singapore Changi (SIN) had the shortest average connection time for Adelaide to Cape Town stopovers at 13h 03m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 17 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar

10:40 - 10:30ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 20m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 22:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

49h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Perth

$2,179Qatar Airways

Wed, 17 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar

11:40 - 10:30ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 20m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

14:00 - 08:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

33h 30m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,391Qatar Airways

Wed, 17 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar

22:00 - 10:30ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 20:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

47h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,404Virgin Australia

Wed, 17 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar

19:50 - 19:45ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 25m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:00 - 08:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

33h 30m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,556Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

18:35 - 13:00ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 08:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

32h 35m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

$3,090Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

22:00 - 09:45ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

19:25 - 22:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

42h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Perth

$3,293Qatar Airways

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

22:40 - 18:00ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 20:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

40h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$3,324Emirates

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

22:40 - 11:35ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 17:45CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

37h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$3,350Emirates

Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

18:35 - 09:25ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 17:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

22h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$10,206Singapore Airlines

Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

18:35 - 09:25ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 17:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

22h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$10,209Singapore Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Adelaide to Cape Town

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

22:00 - 23:35ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

42h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,286Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

22:00 - 10:30ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 08:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

34h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,302Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

12:05 - 13:00ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m3 stops Perth Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

12:35 - 14:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

41h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,303Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

15:55 - 17:25ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 00m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

42h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,365Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

18:50 - 17:25ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 05m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

36h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,410Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

22:00 - 17:25ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

42h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,448Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

22:00 - 10:30ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

42h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,448Qatar Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

15:55 - 17:25ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 00m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

41h 35m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

$2,455Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:10 - 10:30ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

42h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,540Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

07:15 - 09:25ADL Adelaide-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 08:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ADL Adelaide

36h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Melbourne

$4,055Singapore Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Adelaide to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Adelaide to Cape Town departing in February.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Adelaide to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town at $1,810 return.
•July ($2,642) and June ($2,597) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Adelaide to Cape Town?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Cape Town:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Adelaide to Cape Town?
There are currently no direct flights available from Adelaide to Cape Town. Flights with 1 stopover take between 23h 16m and 34h 34m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Adelaide to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Adelaide to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Adelaide to Cape Town range from $1,915 to $2,536, with an average of $2,135 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,915 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Adelaide to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,179 to $13,172. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Adelaide to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Adelaide to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,221.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $38 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Adelaide to Cape Town?
Flights from Adelaide to Cape Town usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Adelaide to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Adelaide to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 30% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Adelaide to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Adelaide to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,023 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,356, a difference of $332.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Adelaide to Cape Town?
Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 16m, compared to 26h 03m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 34h 34m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 8 hours behind Adelaide (South Africa Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Fish Hoek Beach is one of the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $2,023, about $332 less than Thursday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Adelaide to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average $1,810 return in that month – typically $833 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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