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

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Virgin Australia 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 are 2 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 2025.

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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16:10 - 10:30MEL-CPT

27h 20m1 stop

6:05 - 23:05CPT-MEL

32h 00m2 stops

R20 116Qatar Airways

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Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 9

16:10 - 10:30MEL-CPT

27h 20m1 stop

9:00 - 23:05CPT-MEL

29h 05m2 stops

R20 133Qatar Airways

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Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 9

19:25 - 9:25MEL-CPT

23h 00m2 stops

10:40 - 8:15CPT-MEL

36h 35m2 stops

R20 346Singapore Airlines

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Mon, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 22

7:00 - 9:25MEL-CPT

35h 25m2 stops

10:40 - 8:15CPT-MEL

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R20 363Singapore Airlines

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16:40 - 9:25MEL-CPT

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R20 647Singapore Airlines

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18:20 - 13:25MEL-CPT

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10:40 - 5:45CPT-MEL

34h 05m2 stops

R21 320

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19:25 - 14:35MEL-CPT

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22:55 - 13:45MEL-CPT

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14:35 - 8:15CPT-MEL

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R22 258

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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Jan 12

23:55 - 11:35MEL-CPT

44h 40m1 stop

13:05 - 17:40CPT-MEL

43h 35m1 stop

R23 462Emirates

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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 22

5:15 - 11:35MEL-CPT

38h 20m1 stop

13:05 - 23:20CPT-MEL

25h 15m1 stop

R24 542Emirates

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Emirates flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Emirates

Oct 7

MEL23:55Melbourne

44h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT13:05Cape Town Intl

43h 35m

1 stop

MEL17:40Melbourne

R23 462

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Emirates

Sept 11

MEL5:15Melbourne

38h 20m

1 stop

CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT13:05Cape Town Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R24 542

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Emirates

Sept 11

MEL5:15Melbourne

38h 20m

1 stop

CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

Oct 22

CPT13:05Cape Town Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

MEL6:30Melbourne

R24 560

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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Jan 28

MEL16:10Melbourne

27h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 9

CPT6:05Cape Town Intl

32h 00m

2 stops

MEL23:05Melbourne

R20 116

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Qatar Airways

Jan 28

MEL16:10Melbourne

27h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Feb 9

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

29h 05m

2 stops

MEL23:05Melbourne

R20 133

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Qatar Airways

Nov 2

MEL17:10Melbourne

33h 20m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

MEL5:45Melbourne

R21 479

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Wed 28/1

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

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6:05-23:05

2 stops32h 00m

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Wed 28/1

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1 stop27h 20m

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Mon 3/11

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

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R20 346

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7:00-9:25

2 stops35h 25m

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R20 363

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16:40-9:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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R20 647

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

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10:40-5:45

2 stops34h 05m

R21 320

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MEL - CPT

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Melbourne

Sat 20/12

19:25-14:35

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

14:35-10:50

2 stops35h 15m

R21 922

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MEL - CPT

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Melbourne

Mon 8/12

22:55-13:45

2 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

14:35-8:15

2 stops32h 40m

R22 258

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

23:55-11:35

1 stop44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

13:05-17:40

1 stop43h 35m

R23 462

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

5:15-11:35

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

13:05-23:20

1 stop25h 15m

R24 542

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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 974. 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 080.

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 778. 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 R30 500.

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 510. 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 640 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 R23 448 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 576 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 13% 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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Best price found	R10 129
Fastest flight time	22h 40m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 129. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 116.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town takes 22h 40m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Melbourne Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

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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 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 are 2 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 2025.
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 Singapore Airlines (52% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Emirates (48%).

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R16 450	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 346 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R23 161	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 315 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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