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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $888

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Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:25
CPT
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MEL
36h 45m
2 stops
$1,714Singapore Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50
CPT
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MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
$1,833Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 20 May
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12:00 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
34h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 09:25
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,834Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
31h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 07:20
CPT
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MEL
33h 30m
2 stops
$1,856Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 20 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
36h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 07:25
CPT
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MEL
33h 35m
2 stops
$1,864Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 25 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
51h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50
CPT
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MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
$1,870Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:55 - 15:05
MEL
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CPT
41h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 04:40
CPT
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MEL
52h 00m
2 stops
$1,884Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
29h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 07:20
CPT
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MEL
33h 30m
2 stops
$1,896Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Emirates Logo
22:15 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 05:30
CPT
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MEL
27h 05m
1 stop
$1,906Emirates
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
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23:55 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
25h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 08:50
CPT
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MEL
30h 25m
2 stops
$1,914Emirates
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
31 Mar
MEL22:15Melbourne
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
7 Apr
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$1,906
Emirates
31 Mar
MEL23:55Melbourne
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
7 Apr
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
MEL08:50Melbourne
$1,914
Emirates
30 Mar
MEL06:15Melbourne
43h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
6 Apr
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL21:50Melbourne
$1,920

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Etihad Airways
4 May
MEL17:20Melbourne
51h 40m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
20 May
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
MEL15:50Melbourne
$2,060
Etihad Airways
4 Apr
MEL18:20Melbourne
51h 40m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
27 Apr
CPT15:25Cape Town Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
MEL15:50Melbourne
$2,075

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

10:40-07:25

2 stops36h 45m

$1,714

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,833

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

12:00-14:35

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:50-09:25

2 stops35h 35m

$1,834

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

13:25-13:00

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-07:20

2 stops33h 30m

$1,856

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:15-14:35

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-07:25

2 stops33h 35m

$1,864

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,870

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

05:55-15:05

2 stops41h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

16:40-04:40

2 stops52h 00m

$1,884

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

15:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

13:50-07:20

2 stops33h 30m

$1,896
Fastest return journey

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

22:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

18:25-05:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,906

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

23:55-16:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

18:25-08:50

2 stops30h 25m

$1,914

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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 $1,821.

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 $2,012 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 $1,774 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

26h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 26h 05m
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 26h 05m.

  • 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 $1,022Free cancellationRating
7.6
449 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,411Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,475 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,540Free cancellationRating
7.2
972 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,565Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,737 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,601Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,004 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,712Free cancellationRating
7.5
58 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,825Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,543 reviews
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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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