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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R10 257

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Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 19:55MEL-CPT
34h 35m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 - 22:25CPT-MEL
30h 25m2 stops
R20 081Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 15
Qantas Airways Logo
6:30 - 19:55MEL-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 - 19:20CPT-MEL
25h 20m2 stops
R20 600Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sat, Feb 21
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18:20 - 19:55MEL-CPT
34h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:25CPT-MEL
41h 00m2 stops
R20 687Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 13:25MEL-CPT
28h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:00CPT-MEL
35h 35m2 stops
R20 878Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:25 - 13:00MEL-CPT
26h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 8:15CPT-MEL
32h 40m2 stops
R20 895Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 2
Qatar Airways Logo
23:00 - 17:25MEL-CPT
27h 25m1 stop
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15:20 - 5:45CPT-MEL
29h 25m2 stops
R21 016Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 1
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 16:45MEL-CPT
25h 50m1 stop
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15:20 - 6:25CPT-MEL
30h 05m2 stops
R21 172Emirates
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 9:25MEL-CPT
23h 00m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:10CPT-MEL
22h 30m1 stop
R21 294Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Apr 7
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 9:25MEL-CPT
23h 00m1 stop
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10:40 - 18:10CPT-MEL
22h 30m1 stop
R21 848Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 22
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 16:45MEL-CPT
25h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:00 - 23:20CPT-MEL
29h 20m2 stops
R21 900Emirates
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sat, Feb 21

Turkish Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 3
MEL22:40Melbourne
46h 10m
2 stops
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 22
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
42h 40m
2 stops
MEL20:55Melbourne
R23 425
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 3
MEL22:40Melbourne
46h 10m
2 stops
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 22
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
42h 40m
2 stops
MEL20:55Melbourne
R25 469
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 2
MEL0:30Melbourne
44h 20m
2 stops
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 22
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
42h 40m
2 stops
MEL20:55Melbourne
R28 744
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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Nov 21
MEL23:00Melbourne
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Dec 1
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
29h 25m
2 stops
MEL5:45Melbourne
R21 016
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Qatar Airways
Nov 5
MEL23:40Melbourne
43h 05m
2 stops
CPT9:45Cape Town Intl
Nov 12
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
MEL9:25Melbourne
R21 397
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Qatar Airways
Nov 21
MEL23:00Melbourne
27h 25m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Dec 1
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
R22 264
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport 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 13 550 searches. Data last updated 21 October 2025.
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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

18:20-19:55

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

7:00-22:25

2 stops30h 25m

R20 081

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

6:30-19:55

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

9:00-19:20

2 stops25h 20m

R20 600

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

18:20-19:55

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

20:25-22:25

2 stops41h 00m

R20 687

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

20:25-17:00

2 stops35h 35m

R20 878

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

19:25-13:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

14:35-8:15

2 stops32h 40m

R20 895

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

23:00-17:25

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

15:20-5:45

2 stops29h 25m

R21 016

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

23:55-16:45

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

15:20-6:25

2 stops30h 05m

R21 172

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

19:25-9:25

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

10:40-17:10

1 stop22h 30m

R21 294

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

19:25-9:25

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

10:40-18:10

1 stop22h 30m

R21 848

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

23:55-16:45

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

9:00-23:20

2 stops29h 20m

R21 900

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around R19 907. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R20 167.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as R21 309. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Sunday is R29 843.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in the evening for as low as R23 003. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R24 110 per ticket.

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 Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R22 928 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 Airport for as low as R20 029 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight.

How have Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (MEL to CPT) flight deals and tips

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  • How far is Melbourne to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between Melbourne and Cape Town Intl is about 10310,3 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 22h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R16 095Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 383 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R22 418Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 380 reviews
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