Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, making Brisbane eight hours ahead of Cape Town.
Leave enough time to make your CPT to BNE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between CPT and BNE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
At the moment, R 9,778 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,064. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CPT to BNE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CPT. Whether you have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BNE instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Brisbane Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire and experience more of Brisbane and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brisbane Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Brisbane in April.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CPT to BNE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a visit to Gold Coast will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
Around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane, Toowoomba is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.