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 1 as of May 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.

R14 749 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 R27 555 to R25 415. The lowest price recently found on this route was R20 597.

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19:25 - 9:25

MEL

CPT

23h 00m

2 stops

10:40 - 18:10

CPT

MEL

22h 30m

2 stops

R20 597Singapore Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

23:35 - 9:25

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CPT

41h 50m

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10:40 - 17:10

CPT

MEL

46h 30m

2 stops

R21 936Singapore Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11

23:45 - 17:30

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CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

R22 573Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 14

16:10 - 17:30

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CPT

34h 20m

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18:55 - 23:20

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MEL

43h 25m

1 stop

R22 704Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 14

23:45 - 17:30

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26h 45m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

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25h 45m

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R23 014Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 14

16:10 - 10:15

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27h 05m

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18:55 - 23:20

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R23 161Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 14

16:10 - 17:25

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12:35 - 23:20

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25h 45m

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R23 308Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

22:45 - 17:30

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13:15 - 16:50

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43h 35m

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R23 422Qatar Airways

Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 30

23:40 - 17:25

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26h 45m

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17:15 - 17:00

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MEL

62h 45m

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R23 667Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

16:10 - 10:15

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26h 05m

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13:15 - 16:50

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MEL

43h 35m

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R23 716Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Sep 4

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Oct 14

MEL23:45Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 14

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R22 573

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

MEL16:10Melbourne

34h 20m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 14

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

43h 25m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R22 704

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

MEL23:45Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 14

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R23 014

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Emirates

Jun 7

MEL5:15Melbourne

38h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

Jun 10

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 15m

1 stop

MEL5:30Melbourne

R24 664

Emirates

Jun 9

MEL5:15Melbourne

43h 25m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Jun 15

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL21:50Melbourne

R24 811

Emirates

Jun 9

MEL5:15Melbourne

43h 25m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Jun 15

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

30h 25m

2 stops

MEL8:50Melbourne

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Thu 5/11

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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R20 597

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23:35-9:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

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2 stops46h 30m

R21 936

MelbourneCape Town

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Melbourne

Wed 14/10

23:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 573

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MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

16:10-17:30

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

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18:55-23:20

1 stop43h 25m

R22 704

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Melbourne

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23:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

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MEL - CPT

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Melbourne

Wed 14/10

16:10-10:15

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

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18:55-23:20

1 stop43h 25m

R23 161

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MEL - CPT

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Melbourne

Thu 5/11

16:10-17:25

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R23 308

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

22:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/7

13:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

R23 422

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

R23 667

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

16:10-10:15

1 stop26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

R23 716

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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 428. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R10 274.

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 R23 687 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 482 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes 23h 00m

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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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 23h 00m.
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 May 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 862	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 726 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Cape Town from Melbourne with this policy.

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