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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R12 628

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
Apr 24 — May 11
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 25 March 2026.

Wed 11/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/3R20 656
Tue 9/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1017:15
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops62h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3R21 097
Thu 17/915:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1016:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3R21 470
Thu 26/322:30
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 15m
Emirates
Sat 18/418:25
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 24/3R21 674
Wed 16/917:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1016:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R21 810
Fri 11/915:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1016:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R21 928
Mon 11/515:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/513:00
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R22 404
Mon 11/520:55
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R22 692
Tue 21/415:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/413:00
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R22 726

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 097

One-way from

R12 628

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 589
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/6-31/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 455 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

17:20-23:35

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

6:05-15:50

2 stops25h 45m

R24 440

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

21:15-11:30

1 stop46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

R24 695

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

5:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

R24 797

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:00-8:50

2 stops28h 50m

R26 732

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

21:15-18:05

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

13:15-21:50

1 stop24h 35m

R27 258

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

17:20-12:40

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

6:05-16:50

2 stops25h 45m

R27 801

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

15:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

R29 413
Fastest return journey

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

6:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

11:05-21:35

3 stops26h 30m

R32 740

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

13:25-14:35

3 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

15:25-8:20

3 stops32h 55m

R33 283
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

R13 137

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 55 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 767). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 893). 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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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 March 2026.
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
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
3 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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 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 35h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R24 797. 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 961. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at R23 756 round trip. These flights start at 7% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R15 767). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R20 893). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR21 961AverageR22 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 756AverageR42 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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