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

Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers 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.

R10 005 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R19 195 to R22 791. The lowest price recently found on this route was R19 911.

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18:25 - 13:00

MEL

CPT

26h 35m

2 stops

13:50 - 11:00

CPT

MEL

37h 10m

2 stops

R19 911Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Fri, Apr 24

18:25 - 13:00

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CPT

26h 35m

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16:35 - 15:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

R20 127Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 15

15:55 - 13:00

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29h 05m

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15:25 - 5:35

CPT

MEL

30h 10m

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R20 543Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

15:45 - 11:30

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CPT

27h 45m

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16:35 - 15:50

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MEL

63h 15m

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R20 976Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 15

15:55 - 13:00

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15:25 - 7:25

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32h 00m

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R21 009Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

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R21 026Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 13

15:45 - 11:30

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R21 242Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 11

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R21 476Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, May 13

15:45 - 11:30

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16:35 - 15:50

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MEL

63h 15m

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R21 525Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 13

17:20 - 13:00

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51h 40m

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16:35 - 15:50

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MEL

63h 15m

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R21 742Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

Ethiopian Air flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 12

MEL18:25Melbourne

26h 35m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Apr 24

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

37h 10m

2 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

R19 911

Ethiopian Air

Mar 16

MEL18:20Melbourne

29h 15m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 17

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

37h 10m

2 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

R34 810

Ethiopian Air

Mar 16

MEL18:20Melbourne

29h 15m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 13

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

37h 10m

2 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

R36 525

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Apr 16

MEL20:55Melbourne

28h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

Apr 23

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

R22 391

Qatar Airways

Mar 24

MEL23:40Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Mar 31

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL23:05Melbourne

R22 474

Qatar Airways

Mar 15

MEL17:10Melbourne

26h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Apr 16

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

R22 807

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18:25-13:00

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Cape Town Intl

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R20 127

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Thu 23/4

15:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

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R20 543

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Cape Town Intl

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16:35-15:50

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R20 976

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R21 009

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12:00-11:30

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Cape Town Intl

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R21 026

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Mon 20/4

15:45-11:30

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Cape Town Intl

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16:35-15:50

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R21 242

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MEL - CPT

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Melbourne

Sat 18/4

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

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2 stops63h 15m

R21 476

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MEL - CPT

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Melbourne

Tue 21/4

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

R21 525

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

R21 742

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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 R20 810. 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 026.

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 R23 401 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 R20 626 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	26h 35m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 26h 35m

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

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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 26h 35m.
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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom R21 540	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 541 reviews		Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R23 301	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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