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

Etihad Airways 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 September 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.

R10 341 Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in 2026

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7:00 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R18 636Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 27

17:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 827Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

17:10 - 10:15MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 875Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 1

17:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 956Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 16

17:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 972Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23

17:10 - 17:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 246Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

17:10 - 17:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 294Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

17:10 - 17:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 342Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 8

17:10 - 17:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 375Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

17:10 - 17:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 391Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

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14:50 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R29 138Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

14:50 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R29 203Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

14:50 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R29 316Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

14:50 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R29 332Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

13:50 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 40m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R29 348Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

22:45 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R30 089Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

22:45 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R30 105Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

22:45 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R30 121Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

8:30 - 10:15MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R30 185Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

7:30 - 10:15MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R30 218Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Oct 25

MEL17:10Melbourne

26h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 8

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R20 827

Qatar Airways

Oct 21

MEL17:10Melbourne

26h 05m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Oct 28

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R20 875

Qatar Airways

Oct 26

MEL17:10Melbourne

26h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R20 956

Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight tickets

Malaysia Airlines

Sept 25

MEL13:25Melbourne

32h 05m

3 stops

CPT13:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 16

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

31h 05m

3 stops

MEL7:15Melbourne

R31 426

Malaysia Airlines

Sept 17

MEL13:25Melbourne

32h 05m

3 stops

CPT13:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 7

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

33h 10m

3 stops

MEL9:20Melbourne

R40 172

Malaysia Airlines

Sept 17

MEL13:25Melbourne

32h 05m

3 stops

CPT13:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 7

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

33h 10m

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MEL9:20Melbourne

R40 253

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R20 972

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Sat 14/11

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R21 246

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17:10-17:25

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1 stop25h 45m

R21 294

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 29/10

17:10-17:25

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R21 342

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sat 14/11

17:10-17:25

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R21 375

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MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sat 14/11

17:10-17:25

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R21 391

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R21 906 to R26 674.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 636.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around R20 134. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 632.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 R24 481 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 263 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 25% 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 September 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 21% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

Best price found	R10 341
Fastest flight time	22h 05m
Direct flights	Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 341. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 636.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town takes 22h 05m

Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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 05m.
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 September 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom R21 796	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 653 reviews		Search Emirates flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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