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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $1,194

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
23h 00m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 18:10
CPT
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MEL
22h 30m
2 stops
$1,760Singapore Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:35 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:10
CPT
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MEL
46h 30m
2 stops
$1,874Singapore Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 17:50
CPT
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MEL
44h 15m
1 stop
$1,900Qatar Airways
Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:45 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,928Qatar Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
34h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
43h 25m
1 stop
$1,940Qatar Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 17:50
CPT
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MEL
44h 15m
1 stop
$1,947Qatar Airways
Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 08:15
CPT
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MEL
36h 35m
2 stops
$1,955Singapore Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:45 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,966Qatar Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:45 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,967Qatar Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 17:25
MEL
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CPT
34h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,991Qatar Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
7 June
MEL05:15Melbourne
38h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
10 June
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
32h 15m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$2,107
Emirates
9 June
MEL05:15Melbourne
43h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
15 June
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
MEL08:50Melbourne
$2,128
Emirates
16 Sept
MEL21:15Melbourne
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
7 Oct
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
36h 40m
1 stop
MEL17:40Melbourne
$2,132

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
25 Oct
MEL23:40Melbourne
26h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
2 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
44h 15m
1 stop
MEL17:50Melbourne
$1,900
Qatar Airways
14 Oct
MEL23:45Melbourne
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
14 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,928
Qatar Airways
14 Oct
MEL16:10Melbourne
34h 20m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
14 Nov
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
43h 25m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,940

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

19:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

$1,760

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

23:35-09:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

10:40-17:10

2 stops46h 30m

$1,874

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

23:40-17:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

$1,900

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

23:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,928

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

16:10-17:30

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

18:55-23:20

1 stop43h 25m

$1,940

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

$1,946

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

06:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

10:40-08:15

2 stops36h 35m

$1,955

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

23:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,966

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

23:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,967

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

16:10-17:25

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,991

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

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 January to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $878.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 $2,023 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 $1,750 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 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 23h 00m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

  • 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 00m.

  • 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 $996Free cancellationRating
7.6
458 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,382Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,523 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,501Free cancellationRating
7.2
1,003 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,520Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,725 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,622Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,043 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,706Free cancellationRating
7.6
62 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,778Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,569 reviews
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