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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $805

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Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
26h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 09:25
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,681Multiple Airlines
Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:25 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
28h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 11:00
CPT
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MEL
37h 10m
2 stops
$1,699Ethiopian Air
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
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10:00 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
36h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 10:15
CPT
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MEL
34h 40m
2 stops
$1,705Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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18:20 - 14:25
MEL
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CPT
29h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 06:00
CPT
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MEL
36h 00m
2 stops
$1,734Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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12:00 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
33h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:25 - 09:25
CPT
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MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,738Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
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22:40 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
47h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 10:15
CPT
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MEL
34h 40m
2 stops
$1,750Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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12:05 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
32h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50
CPT
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MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
$1,765Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:25 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
28h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 11:00
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,785Ethiopian Air
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
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21:35 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
49h 00m
2 stops
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13:50 - 05:35
CPT
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MEL
31h 45m
2 stops
$1,786Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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22:40 - 13:45
MEL
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CPT
48h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 10:15
CPT
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MEL
35h 25m
2 stops
$1,803Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
8 Aug
MEL18:25Melbourne
47h 00m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
22 Aug
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
36h 45m
2 stops
MEL07:25Melbourne
$1,958
Singapore Airlines
8 Aug
MEL18:25Melbourne
47h 00m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
22 Aug
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
34h 00m
2 stops
MEL04:40Melbourne
$1,959

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
13 Mar
MEL16:10Melbourne
27h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
17 Mar
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL05:45Melbourne
$1,921
Qatar Airways
1 Mar
MEL16:10Melbourne
34h 20m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
15 Mar
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
MEL05:45Melbourne
$1,932
Qatar Airways
13 Apr
MEL15:45Melbourne
27h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
20 Apr
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
43h 50m
1 stop
MEL16:50Melbourne
$1,962

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-13:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

13:50-09:25

2 stops35h 35m

$1,681

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

18:25-14:35

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

13:50-11:00

2 stops37h 10m

$1,699

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

10:00-13:00

3 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-10:15

2 stops34h 40m

$1,705

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

18:20-14:25

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

09:00-06:00

2 stops36h 00m

$1,734

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

12:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

15:25-09:25

2 stops34h 00m

$1,738

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:40-13:00

2 stops47h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-10:15

2 stops34h 40m

$1,750

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

12:05-13:00

2 stops32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,765

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

18:25-14:35

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

15:25-11:00

2 stops35h 35m

$1,785

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

21:35-14:35

2 stops49h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:50-05:35

2 stops31h 45m

$1,786

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

22:40-13:45

2 stops48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

13:50-10:15

2 stops35h 25m

$1,803

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you don’t want to visit Cape Town in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,733.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,950 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 for as low as $1,714 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Cape Town flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

Fastest flight time

23h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 23h 40m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Cape Town.
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  • How far is Melbourne to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl is 10306.0 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 23h 40m.

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

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,003Free cancellationRating
7.6
445 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,384Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,465 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,512Free cancellationRating
7.2
962 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,531Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,745 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,571Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,000 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,603Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,534 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,647Free cancellationRating
7.5
56 reviews
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