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Flights from Cape Town to Perth

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Perth. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Mauritius, about 14h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 14h 28m
CPTPERJNB

Cape Town to Perth at a glance

Fastest journey14h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Mauritius

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Perth

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Johannesburg (JNB) PER
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Qantas, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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CPT Mauritius (MRU) PER
Leg 1: Air Mauritius, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Mauritius
One airline, one ticket ~15h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,697 km5,401 miles
Journey time
14h 28mestimate
Time difference
+6hPerth vs Cape Town
Currency in Perth
AUD
Airports
CPT → PER

Flights from Cape Town to Perth: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Perth?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Mauritius. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Perth?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,697 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Perth?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Mauritius (MRU). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Perth?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Perth: Perth International Airport (PER).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Perth?
Perth is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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