What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R29 434.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 55m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 59m.

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

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town can take about 23h. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 863. 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 Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R15 990. Another option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at R22 271 round trip. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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Tue 11/1123:40MEL - CPT

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Tue 18/1112:35CPT - MEL

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Deal found 26/10R21 361

Mon 10/1114:30MEL - CPT

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Mon 24/1114:35CPT - MEL

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Deal found 26/10R21 378

Tue 11/1120:45MEL - CPT

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Tue 18/1115:15CPT - MEL

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10R21 757

Wed 12/1120:45MEL - CPT

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Wed 19/1120:25CPT - MEL

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Deal found 27/10R21 963

Mon 10/1116:55MEL - CPT

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Mon 24/1112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop44h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/10R22 290

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1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R22 497

Sat 22/1123:40MEL - CPT

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Tue 2/1212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10R22 996

Fri 21/110:35MEL - CPT

2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/1210:40CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/10R23 288

Wed 12/1122:30MEL - CPT

1 stop46h 10mEmirates

Wed 19/1113:40CPT - MEL

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/10R23 409

Mon 10/110:35MEL - CPT

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Tue 18/1110:40CPT - MEL

2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/10R23 495

Best flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
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Wed 28/119:25MEL - CPT

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Deal found 27/10R22 393

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Deal found 27/10R23 994

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2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/217:15CPT - MEL

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Deal found 28/10R24 579

Thu 15/119:25MEL - CPT

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Deal found 28/10R20 930

Thu 15/119:25MEL - CPT

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Deal found 28/10R21 361

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Deal found 28/10R23 822

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Deal found 28/10R24 579

Fri 16/110:35MEL - CPT

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Deal found 27/10R23 065

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
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Mon 10/1114:30MEL - CPT

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Deal found 26/10R21 378

Mon 10/1116:55MEL - CPT

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Mon 24/1112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop44h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/10R22 290

Mon 10/110:35MEL - CPT

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Tue 18/1110:40CPT - MEL

2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/10R23 495

Tue 11/1123:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop44h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/10R21 361

Tue 11/1120:45MEL - CPT

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1115:15CPT - MEL

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10R21 757

Wed 12/1120:45MEL - CPT

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Wed 19/1120:25CPT - MEL

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Deal found 27/10R21 963

Wed 12/1122:30MEL - CPT

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Wed 19/1113:40CPT - MEL

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/10R23 409

Fri 21/110:35MEL - CPT

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Tue 2/1210:40CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/10R23 288

Sat 22/1116:55MEL - CPT

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Tue 2/1212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R22 497

Sat 22/1123:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 2/1212:35CPT - MEL

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Deal found 27/10R22 996

One-way flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
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Sun 15/316:10MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/10R11 601

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Deal found 26/10R11 928

Sat 15/1123:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10R12 083

Mon 12/118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10R12 255

Thu 15/116:40MEL - CPT

2 stops49h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/10R12 290

Thu 15/116:10MEL - CPT

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Deal found 26/10R12 565

Thu 15/122:35MEL - CPT

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Deal found 26/10R13 391

Sat 15/1117:55MEL - CPT

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Deal found 27/10R13 426

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R19 863
One-way from	R11 601
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R21 946

Singapore Airlines
28/1-9/2
4 total stops
48h 45m total
Melbourne to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways
15/3
1 total stop
27h 20m total
Melbourne to Cape Town

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

Booking 84 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R13 839). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 085). 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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Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 392 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 392 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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Very Good

3 392 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 23h. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 863. 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 Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R15 990. Another option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at R22 271 round trip. These flights start at 29% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R13 839). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 085). 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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