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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R12 194

MEL — CPT
Sep 23 — Sep 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Tue 13/1014:00 -
3 stops33h 35m
Tue 3/1117:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Deal found 23/8R19 506
Mon 26/1017:10 -
1 stop26h 20m
Mon 23/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 19/8R21 187
Sat 10/1016:55 -
2 stops30h 15m
Wed 11/1115:10 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 20/8R21 443
Sat 10/1017:10 -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 11/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 20/8R21 619
Tue 6/1016:55 -
2 stops29h 05m
Tue 13/1015:10 -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 22/8R21 843
Thu 15/1017:10 -
1 stop33h 20m
Thu 29/1012:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 20/8R21 971
Sun 1/1113:25 -
2 stops33h 45m
Wed 11/1117:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Deal found 23/8R22 307
Thu 15/1014:00 -
2 stops32h 00m
Thu 29/1012:35 -
1 stop44h 15m
Deal found 23/8R22 451
Mon 26/1023:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 21/8R22 579

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R19 506

One-way from

R12 194

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 739
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/10-3/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 96h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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7/10
  • 7/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 700 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 471 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

22:35-23:00

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

17:20-20:40

2 stops42h 20m

R23 027

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

7:00-9:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

10:40-12:10

2 stops40h 30m

R25 683

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

15:10-14:10

3 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

15:10-9:25

3 stops33h 15m

R31 684

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

7:10-11:40

3 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

6:00-23:00

2 stops32h 00m

R33 764

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

11:05-12:10

2 stops58h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/2

18:55-6:40

2 stops50h 45m

R34 308

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

7:45-14:10

3 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

15:10-7:15

3 stops31h 05m

R35 204

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

15:10-14:10

3 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

15:10-7:15

3 stops31h 05m

R35 316

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

8:45-14:10

3 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

15:10-9:25

3 stops33h 15m

R35 428
Fastest return journey

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

19:55-17:25

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/1

13:50-5:45

3 stops30h 55m

R38 037

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 27/12

18:20-14:10

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/1

13:50-17:00

2 stops42h 10m

R38 645

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R20 003). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 972). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R23 859 and R26 787 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 506 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 13–Nov 3).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 735 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Melbourne, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town can take about 32h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R31 684. Melbourne Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10297 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R21 653. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at R22 397 round trip. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R20 003). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 972). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Melbourne to Cape Town

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR21 653AverageR26 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 397AverageR39 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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