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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $898

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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
29h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 09:25
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,659Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 24 May
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13:10 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
34h 25m
2 stops
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13:50 - 07:25
CPT
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MEL
32h 35m
2 stops
$1,689Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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15:55 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
29h 05m
2 stops
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13:50 - 09:25
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,819Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 24 May
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15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 22:10
CPT
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MEL
25h 10m
1 stop
$1,822Qatar Airways
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 24 May
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09:15 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
32h 10m
2 stops
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10:40 - 04:40
CPT
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MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,825Singapore Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 30 May
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18:20 - 23:35
MEL
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CPT
38h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
37h 50m
2 stops
$1,827Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
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15:55 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
29h 05m
2 stops
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15:25 - 11:00
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
$1,832Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,839Qatar Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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16:10 - 17:25
MEL
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CPT
34h 15m
1 stop
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12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
$1,840Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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23:40 - 17:25
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
$1,843Qatar Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
19 Apr
MEL15:45Melbourne
27h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
24 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
1 stop
MEL22:10Melbourne
$1,822
Qatar Airways
2 Mar
MEL23:40Melbourne
26h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
9 Mar
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,839
Qatar Airways
3 Mar
MEL16:10Melbourne
34h 15m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
10 Mar
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,840

South African flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best South African deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
South African
1 Mar
MEL20:45Melbourne
21h 40m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
20 Mar
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
40h 55m
2 stops
MEL22:20Melbourne
$1,860
South African
17 Mar
MEL20:45Melbourne
21h 40m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
24 Mar
CPT15:55Cape Town Intl
21h 25m
2 stops
MEL22:20Melbourne
$1,867
South African
4 Mar
MEL20:45Melbourne
21h 40m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
11 Mar
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
40h 55m
2 stops
MEL22:20Melbourne
$1,875

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

15:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-09:25

2 stops35h 35m

$1,659

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:10-14:35

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

13:50-07:25

2 stops32h 35m

$1,689

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

15:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-09:25

2 stops35h 35m

$1,819

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:00-22:10

1 stop25h 10m

$1,822

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

09:15-09:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

10:40-04:40

2 stops34h 00m

$1,825

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

18:20-23:35

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

18:10-17:00

2 stops37h 50m

$1,827

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

15:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

15:25-11:00

2 stops35h 35m

$1,832

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

23:40-17:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,839

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

16:10-17:25

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,840

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,843

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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 $1,730.

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 $1,956 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 $1,723 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

24h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 24h 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 24h 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 $1,008Free cancellationRating
7.5
440 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,395Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,457 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,519Free cancellationRating
7.2
962 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,539Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,738 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,566Free cancellationRating
7.5
992 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,611Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,522 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,655Free cancellationRating
7.4
55 reviews
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