Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,235 to $3,471. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,592.

Question 1

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 68% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Question 2

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $2,008 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,690 on momondo.

Question 3

How have Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 4

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 24h 23m.

Question 5

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $2,235 to $3,471.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,592.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl?

Accepted Answer

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl

Question 7

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the lowest average return price of $1,974.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,927. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $2,124. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cape Town.

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Cape Town in the morning for as low as $1,975. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $2,044 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Question 10

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 23m.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,798.

Question 12

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight.

Question 13

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 14

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

Question 15

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

Question 16

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

Question 17

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,798.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight.

How have Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 68% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the lowest average return price of $1,974.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 24h 23m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 23m.

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