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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R11 712

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
Mar 11 — Mar 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 February 2026.

Mon 16/26:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/29:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2R18 222
Mon 23/26:15
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 40m
Qantas Airways
Thu 26/27:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/2R18 429
Tue 24/210:10
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops21h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/37:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops30h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/2R18 509
Sat 21/219:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops49h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/29:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops35h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/2R18 573
Mon 1/66:00
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 14/615:20
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops23h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2R18 589
Thu 3/96:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops40h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 10/99:55
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops25h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/2R18 812
Thu 6/813:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/813:50
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2R19 004
Mon 16/26:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/37:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2R19 099
Mon 16/26:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/37:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2R19 179
Sun 22/29:05
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/315:20
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops22h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/2R19 227
Mon 27/46:00
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops38h 40m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/59:55
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/2R19 307
Wed 18/36:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/37:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops31h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/2R19 323

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 222

One-way from

R11 712

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 546
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 018 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 938 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Melbourne

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Cape Town

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Return

Price

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

19:55-12:40

2 stops49h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

9:00-5:15

2 stops35h 15m

R18 573

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

6:30-22:50

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

7:00-5:15

2 stops37h 15m

R19 291

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

6:00-12:40

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

9:55-19:30

2 stops25h 35m

R19 307

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

6:00-17:20

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

15:20-22:25

2 stops23h 05m

R19 323

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

6:00-22:50

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

14:00-18:55

2 stops20h 55m

R19 434

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

6:30-22:50

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

14:00-19:10

2 stops21h 10m

R19 434

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

21:00-12:40

2 stops47h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

9:55-19:50

2 stops25h 55m

R19 434

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

19:50-22:50

2 stops35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

9:55-18:55

2 stops25h 00m

R19 434

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

19:55-12:40

2 stops49h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

7:00-18:05

2 stops26h 05m

R19 498

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

12:05-13:00

2 stops32h 55m

R11 712

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 366). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 211). 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.

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 9 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates 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
3 514 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 49h 45m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R18 573. Melbourne Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10297 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R20 645. This flight start at 6% 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 R15 366). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 211). 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

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EmiratesCheapestR20 645AverageR23 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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