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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Gold Coast to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.$2,112 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,112, select.
Cape Town.$2,358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,358, select.
Cape Town.$2,885 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with Qantas and South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,885, select.

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Gold Coast to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Gold Coast to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Gold Coast to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$2,112
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Gold Coast to Cape Town is $2,112. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Gold Coast to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,112.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Gold Coast to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cape Town is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Gold Coast Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is eight hours behind Gold Coast and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Your OOL to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • $1,026 is the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,112. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from OOL to CPT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cape Town International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from OOL to CPT.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Gold Coast Airport, data shows 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to OOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OOL to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Worcester is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Gold Coast to Cape Town

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