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

Qatar Airways 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 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 1 as of July 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 319 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 R23 283 to R25 995. The lowest price recently found on this route was R21 665.

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23:40 - 10:30

MEL

CPT

43h 50m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

R21 665Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23

23:40 - 10:30

MEL

CPT

43h 50m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

R21 731Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23

23:40 - 17:25

MEL

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

R22 090Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

23:40 - 10:30

MEL

CPT

43h 50m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

R22 123Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 27

23:40 - 17:25

MEL

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

R22 204Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

13:10 - 14:35

MEL

CPT

34h 25m

2 stops

12:35 - 5:40

CPT

MEL

32h 05m

2 stops

R22 368Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 15

23:40 - 17:25

MEL

CPT

26h 45m

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12:35 - 5:45

CPT

MEL

32h 10m

1 stop

R22 597Qatar Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10

13:10 - 13:00

MEL

CPT

32h 50m

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12:35 - 17:50

CPT

MEL

44h 15m

1 stop

R22 891Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 15

7:00 - 9:25

MEL

CPT

35h 25m

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10:40 - 21:25

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

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R22 923Singapore Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23

11:25 - 13:35

MEL

CPT

35h 10m

3 stops

17:20 - 17:00

CPT

MEL

62h 40m

2 stops

R23 021Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 29

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Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 26

MEL7:00Melbourne

35h 25m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

2 stops

MEL21:25Melbourne

R22 923

Singapore Airlines

Nov 14

MEL19:25Melbourne

23h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 26

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

MEL12:10Melbourne

R23 299

Singapore Airlines

Oct 19

MEL0:35Melbourne

41h 50m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 20

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

MEL12:10Melbourne

R23 364

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Oct 26

MEL23:40Melbourne

43h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R21 665

Qatar Airways

Oct 26

MEL23:40Melbourne

43h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 23

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R21 731

Qatar Airways

Nov 14

MEL23:40Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 26

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R22 090

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12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R21 665

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Mon 26/10

23:40-10:30

1 stop43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

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12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R21 731

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 090

MelbourneCape Town

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Melbourne

Sun 1/11

23:40-10:30

1 stop43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 123

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 204

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

13:10-14:35

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-5:40

2 stops32h 05m

R22 368

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

12:35-5:45

1 stop32h 10m

R22 597

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

13:10-13:00

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

R22 891

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

7:00-9:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

R22 923

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

11:25-13:35

3 stops35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

R23 021

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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 R8 431. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R9 019.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 187 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 436 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	26h 45m
Direct flights	Sat
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 26h 45m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Cape Town on Saturday. 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

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 45m.
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 1 as of July 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
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R22 869	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 743 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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