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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $951

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Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 18:10
CPT
-
MEL
22h 30m
2 stops
$1,664Singapore Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
23h 00m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:00
CPT
-
MEL
40h 20m
2 stops
$1,760Singapore Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 16 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 21:00
MEL
-
CPT
35h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 23:20
CPT
-
MEL
29h 50m
2 stops
$1,770Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
15:30 - 09:25
MEL
-
CPT
25h 55m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:00
CPT
-
MEL
40h 20m
2 stops
$1,780Singapore Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 16 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25
MEL
-
CPT
35h 25m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 18:10
CPT
-
MEL
22h 30m
2 stops
$1,802Singapore Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:30
MEL
-
CPT
27h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 05:45
CPT
-
MEL
32h 10m
1 stop
$1,816Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 17:25
MEL
-
CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 05:45
CPT
-
MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,821Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 14:35
MEL
-
CPT
31h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
-
MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,842Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 22:50
MEL
-
CPT
39h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,844Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:30
MEL
-
CPT
27h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
-
MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,845Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Virgin Australia
2 Feb
MEL16:10Melbourne
27h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
17 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,975
Virgin Australia
22 Feb
MEL16:10Melbourne
34h 20m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
1 Mar
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$2,044

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
11 Feb
MEL16:10Melbourne
27h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
18 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
MEL05:45Melbourne
$1,816
Qatar Airways
10 Feb
MEL23:40Melbourne
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
17 Feb
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL05:45Melbourne
$1,820
Qatar Airways
10 Feb
MEL16:10Melbourne
31h 25m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
17 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,842

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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 27 January 2026.
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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

00:35-09:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

$1,664

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,760

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

18:20-21:00

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

08:30-23:20

2 stops29h 50m

$1,770

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

15:30-09:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,780

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

$1,802

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

12:35-05:45

1 stop32h 10m

$1,816

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

19:00-05:45

1 stop25h 45m

$1,820

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

16:10-14:35

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,842

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

16:10-22:50

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,844

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,845

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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 March, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,770.

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 $1,960 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 $1,659 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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  • 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 $1,031Free cancellationRating
7.6
432 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,310Free cancellationRating
7.5
977 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,370Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,438 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,554Free cancellationRating
7.2
952 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,568Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,616Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,488 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,640Free cancellationRating
7.3
52 reviews
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