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Flights from Perth to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Perth to Cape Town. 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
PERCPTJNB

Perth to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey14h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Mauritius

Best ways to fly from Perth to Cape Town

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

1
PER Johannesburg (JNB) CPT
Leg 1: Qantas, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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PER Mauritius (MRU) CPT
Leg 1: Air Mauritius · Leg 2: Air Mauritius, South African Airways
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
-6hCape Town vs Perth
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
PER → CPT

Flights from Perth to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Perth to Cape Town?
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 Perth to Cape Town?
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 Perth and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Mauritius (MRU). Qantas flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Perth and Cape Town?
Perth: Perth International Airport (PER). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Perth and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 6 hours behind Perth.

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