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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl

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 refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne 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 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.

R12 423 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R29 363 to R22 963. The lowest price recently found on this route was R21 988.

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17:20 - 14:35

MEL

CPT

29h 15m

2 stops

16:35 - 16:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

R21 988Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

15:10 - 10:15

MEL

CPT

27h 05m

1 stop

16:35 - 15:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

R22 108Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 2

17:20 - 13:25

MEL

CPT

28h 05m

2 stops

16:35 - 16:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

R22 176Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 22:05

CPT

MEL

25h 05m

1 stop

R22 296Qatar Airways

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 21

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 4:55

CPT

MEL

31h 55m

1 stop

R22 450Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 13

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 22:05

CPT

MEL

25h 05m

1 stop

R22 570Qatar Airways

Mon, May 11 - Tue, Jun 2

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

1 stop

13:00 - 4:55

CPT

MEL

31h 55m

1 stop

R22 587Qatar Airways

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17

20:55 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

46h 35m

1 stop

16:35 - 5:35

CPT

MEL

53h 00m

2 stops

R22 878Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 21

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m

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13:00 - 22:05

CPT

MEL

25h 05m

1 stop

R22 912Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

20:55 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

46h 35m

1 stop

16:35 - 5:35

CPT

MEL

53h 00m

2 stops

R22 946Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 21

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

May 11

MEL15:45Melbourne

27h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 21

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

R22 296

Qatar Airways

Apr 27

MEL15:45Melbourne

27h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

May 13

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

MEL4:55Melbourne

R22 450

Qatar Airways

May 11

MEL15:45Melbourne

27h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

Jun 2

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

R22 570

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets

Emirates

Apr 13

MEL21:15Melbourne

27h 25m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Apr 20

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

MEL5:30Melbourne

R22 826

Emirates

Apr 13

MEL15:55Melbourne

32h 45m

2 stops

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Apr 20

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

MEL5:30Melbourne

R22 912

Emirates

Apr 13

MEL15:55Melbourne

32h 45m

2 stops

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Apr 20

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

30h 25m

2 stops

MEL8:50Melbourne

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Wed 16/9

17:20-14:35

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-16:50

2 stops63h 15m

R21 988

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

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Melbourne

Fri 11/9

15:10-10:15

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

R22 108

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

17:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

16:35-16:50

2 stops63h 15m

R22 176

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

R22 296

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-4:55

1 stop31h 55m

R22 450

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

R22 570

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

13:00-4:55

1 stop31h 55m

R22 587

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

20:55-11:30

1 stop46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-5:35

2 stops53h 00m

R22 878

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

R22 912

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

20:55-11:30

1 stop46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-5:35

2 stops53h 00m

R22 946

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

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

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, with most prices found around R21 389. 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 766.

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 R24 051 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 R21 201 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 20m
Direct flights	Tue
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 20h 20m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Cape Town on Tuesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

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

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How far is Melbourne to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Melbourne and Cape Town Intl are 10306,0 km apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 20h 20m.
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 refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne 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 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom R22 140	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 546 reviews		Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R23 950	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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