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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $1,211

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Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 12:55
MEL
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CPT
46h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:15
CPT
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MEL
37h 45m
1 stop
$1,887Qatar Airways
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 12:55
MEL
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CPT
46h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:15
CPT
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MEL
37h 45m
1 stop
$1,892Qatar Airways
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 31 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 20:35
CPT
-
MEL
25h 55m
1 stop
$1,893Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
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05:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 04:40
CPT
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MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,894Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 20:35
CPT
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
$1,896Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 20:35
CPT
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
$1,897Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:50
CPT
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MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
$1,899Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
Emirates Logo
05:15 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
38h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 21:50
CPT
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MEL
24h 35m
1 stop
$1,903Emirates
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
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21:15 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 05:30
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MEL
27h 05m
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$1,904Emirates
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
Emirates Logo
05:15 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
43h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 08:50
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,907Emirates
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
31 July
MEL05:55Melbourne
35h 30m
1 stop
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
20 Aug
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
25h 55m
1 stop
MEL20:35Melbourne
$1,893
Singapore Airlines
31 July
MEL05:55Melbourne
35h 30m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
20 Aug
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
34h 00m
2 stops
MEL04:40Melbourne
$1,894
Singapore Airlines
31 July
MEL05:55Melbourne
35h 30m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
20 Aug
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
MEL20:35Melbourne
$1,896

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
4 June
MEL05:15Melbourne
38h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
5 July
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL21:50Melbourne
$1,903
Emirates
4 June
MEL21:15Melbourne
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
5 July
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$1,904
Emirates
25 May
MEL05:15Melbourne
43h 25m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
1 June
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
35h 35m
2 stops
MEL08:50Melbourne
$1,907

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

22:45-12:55

1 stop46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-17:15

1 stop37h 45m

$1,887

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

22:45-12:55

1 stop46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

19:30-17:15

1 stop37h 45m

$1,892

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-09:25

1 stop35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-20:35

1 stop25h 55m

$1,893

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-04:40

2 stops34h 00m

$1,894

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,896

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,897

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

22:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

16:35-16:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,899

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

05:15-11:30

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

13:15-21:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,903
Fastest return journey

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

18:25-05:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,904

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

05:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:15-08:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,907

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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 March to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,800.

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 $2,016 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 $1,783 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 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 26h 45m
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 26h 45m.

  • 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 $1,010Free cancellationRating
7.6
453 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,399Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,493 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,523Free cancellationRating
7.2
1,001 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,548Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,725 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,646Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,018 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,693Free cancellationRating
7.6
60 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,804Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,557 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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