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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R14 389

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
Aug 24 — Aug 311
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 July 2026.

Mon 26/1017:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/7R21 306
Mon 16/1117:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/1212:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7R21 677
Sat 14/1117:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7R21 710
Sat 24/1017:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7R22 097
Fri 13/1117:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7R22 182
Fri 4/916:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/919:30
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7R22 569

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 256

One-way from

R14 389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 699
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/10-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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30/11
  • 30/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R15 542 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 618 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

17:10-10:15

1 stop26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

15:20-23:20

2 stops47h 00m

R23 309

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

20:00-10:30

2 stops47h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R24 672

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

6:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

R25 127

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

13:00-10:30

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

6:05-23:20

2 stops32h 15m

R25 245

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

12:05-11:30

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

13:15-6:30

1 stop32h 15m

R27 651

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:00-10:15

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

7:00-23:05

2 stops31h 05m

R28 240

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

17:15-10:15

2 stops49h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

R28 796
Fastest return journey

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

17:45-17:30

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

9:00-23:05

2 stops29h 05m

R30 394

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

14:25-14:35

3 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

15:25-9:25

3 stops33h 00m

R32 380
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

22:35-17:25

3 stops51h 50m

R14 389

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

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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 R21 037). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 270). 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 R22 661 and R28 181 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R21 256 on Qatar Airways (Oct 26–Nov 23).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 25 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

IAD - DOH

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

IAD - DOH

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 airline.

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

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town can take about 26h 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R23 309. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R23 556. This flight start at 5% 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 R21 037). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 270). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 556AverageR41 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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