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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R13 651

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
Jul 24 — Jul 311
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 24 June 2026.

Mon 2/1123:40
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6R21 367
Sun 1/1123:40
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R21 779
Mon 12/1018:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1117:20
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops62h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R22 175
Mon 16/1123:40
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6R22 290
Mon 2/1117:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1117:20
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops62h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6R22 521
Mon 2/117:00
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops40h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/6R22 620
Wed 25/1123:40
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/212:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6R22 900
Tue 27/1017:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R22 933
Tue 24/1123:40
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/212:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R23 131
Mon 23/1123:40
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/212:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R23 180
Sun 22/1117:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/212:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R23 213

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 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 367

One-way from

R13 651

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 873
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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  • 25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 925 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 419 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

18:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

R22 175

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

15:55-14:10

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

15:10-7:20

2 stops32h 10m

R25 060

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

21:15-18:05

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

13:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

R28 407

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

5:15-14:35

2 stops41h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

18:25-8:50

2 stops30h 25m

R29 956
Fastest return journey

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

12:05-11:30

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

18:25-5:30

1 stop27h 05m

R30 171

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

5:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

13:15-5:35

2 stops32h 20m

R30 715

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

22:45-17:20

2 stops50h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

13:15-17:50

1 stop43h 35m

R31 292

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

9:00-13:25

3 stops36h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

6:00-23:15

2 stops32h 15m

R35 628

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

8:00-13:25

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

7:00-23:15

2 stops31h 15m

R36 024
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

13:25-14:10

2 stops32h 45m

R17 394

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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 49 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 625). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 649). 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?

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 24 June 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
3 730 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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 28h 50m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R28 407. 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R23 076. 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 R20 625). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 649). 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 076AverageR41 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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