What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl?

Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl

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?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of January 2026.

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.

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16:40 - 9:25

MEL

CPT

49h 45m

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10:40 - 21:25

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

2 stops

R18 769Singapore Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

15:30 - 9:25

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R18 914Singapore Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 16

15:30 - 9:25

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10:40 - 7:25

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MEL

36h 45m

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R19 511Singapore Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 16

15:30 - 9:25

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25h 55m

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R19 656Singapore Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 16

16:10 - 17:30

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34h 20m

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32h 10m

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R19 866Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

23:40 - 10:30

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12:35 - 5:45

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R19 978Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

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12:35 - 23:20

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25h 45m

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R20 156Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

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6:00 - 23:20

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R20 220Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

23:40 - 19:55

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R20 317Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

16:10 - 10:30

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27h 20m

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12:35 - 23:20

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25h 45m

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R20 333Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 8

MEL16:40Melbourne

49h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Mar 15

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

2 stops

MEL21:25Melbourne

R18 769

Singapore Airlines

May 1

MEL15:30Melbourne

25h 55m

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CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

May 16

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 20m

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MEL11:00Melbourne

R18 914

Singapore Airlines

Mar 17

MEL7:00Melbourne

35h 25m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Mar 31

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

MEL5:40Melbourne

R19 172

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Mar 8

MEL16:10Melbourne

34h 20m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 15

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

MEL5:45Melbourne

R19 866

Qatar Airways

Feb 8

MEL23:40Melbourne

43h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

MEL5:45Melbourne

R19 978

Qatar Airways

Mar 8

MEL16:10Melbourne

31h 25m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Mar 15

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R20 156

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16:10-14:35

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R20 156

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13:10-17:30

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R20 220

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Mon 9/3

23:40-19:55

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

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R20 317

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Mon 9/3

16:10-10:30

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Mon 16/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R20 333

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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 382. 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 R19 608.

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 R21 849 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 R18 511 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 27% 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 January 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% 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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Fastest flight time	23h 40m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town takes 23h 40m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town.

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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 23h 40m.
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?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of January 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town is Emirates (100% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 863	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 486 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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