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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $1,517

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07:00 - 09:25MEL-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
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10:40 - 21:35CPT-MEL
25h 55m2 stops
$1,517Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
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00:35 - 09:25MEL-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
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10:40 - 12:00CPT-MEL
40h 20m2 stops
$1,580Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25MEL-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
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10:40 - 08:15CPT-MEL
36h 35m2 stops
$1,609Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 09:25MEL-CPT
35h 30m2 stops
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10:40 - 20:35CPT-MEL
25h 55m2 stops
$1,631Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25MEL-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
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10:40 - 21:25CPT-MEL
25h 45m2 stops
$1,672Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25MEL-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
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10:40 - 05:45CPT-MEL
34h 05m2 stops
$1,698Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 09:25MEL-CPT
23h 00m2 stops
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10:40 - 05:45CPT-MEL
34h 05m2 stops
$1,722Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:40 - 09:25MEL-CPT
25h 45m2 stops
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10:40 - 21:25CPT-MEL
25h 45m2 stops
$1,767Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
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18:20 - 19:45MEL-CPT
34h 25m2 stops
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17:15 - 17:00CPT-MEL
62h 45m2 stops
$1,782Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
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19:25 - 09:25MEL-CPT
23h 00m1 stop
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10:40 - 21:25CPT-MEL
25h 45m1 stop
$1,799Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
3 Mar
MEL07:00Melbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
3 Apr
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
MEL21:35Melbourne
$1,517
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Singapore Airlines
2 Mar
MEL00:35Melbourne
41h 50m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
3 Apr
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
40h 20m
2 stops
MEL12:00Melbourne
$1,580
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Singapore Airlines
23 Jan
MEL07:00Melbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
3 Feb
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
36h 35m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,609
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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
10 Mar
MEL23:40Melbourne
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
24 Mar
CPT07:00Cape Town Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,966
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Qatar Airways
28 Jan
MEL16:10Melbourne
29h 30m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,982
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Qatar Airways
28 Jan
MEL16:10Melbourne
29h 30m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,989
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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 16 November 2025.
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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

10:40-21:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,517

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

00:35-09:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

10:40-12:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,580

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

10:40-08:15

2 stops36h 35m

$1,609

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,631

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,672

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,698

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

19:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,722

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:40-09:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,767

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

18:20-19:45

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

$1,782

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

19:25-09:25

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-21:25

1 stop25h 45m

$1,799

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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 March, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,826.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,955. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $2,156. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne to Cape Town flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Cape Town in the morning for as low as $2,004. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $2,074 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Melbourne at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 $2,025 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 $1,758 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,317Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,402 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,585Free cancellationRating
7.5
937 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,642Free cancellationRating
7.2
894 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,667Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,664 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,709Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,412 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,729Free cancellationRating
7.5
46 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,855Free cancellationRating
7.6
424 reviews
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