Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $830
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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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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 23 December 2025.
Wed 24/1222:30MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Sat 10/113:40CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 22/12$3,199
Wed 24/1217:10MEL - CPT
2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 10/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12$3,365
Tue 23/1223:55MEL - CPT
1 stop44h 45mEmirates
Sat 10/113:40CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 21/12$3,449
Mon 22/1216:40MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/110:40CPT - MEL
1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/12$3,475
Tue 23/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops51h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/115:25CPT - MEL
2 stops64h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/12$3,541
Wed 24/1217:10MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$3,710
Mon 29/1223:55MEL - CPT
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:30CPT - MEL
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$3,725
Tue 30/1216:10MEL - CPT
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/105:45CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$3,734
Mon 29/1206:15MEL - CPT
1 stop38h 25mEmirates
Mon 5/113:40CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 21/12$3,783
Tue 23/1222:45MEL - CPT
2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 10/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12$3,899
Best flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Fri 1/515:30MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 16/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,783
Tue 3/218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/319:35CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,859
Sun 22/319:55MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 45mSouth African
Mon 20/412:20CPT - MEL
2 stops26h 00mSouth African
Deal found 22/12$1,935
Wed 14/117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 15/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12$1,944
Thu 15/123:55MEL - CPT
1 stop44h 45mEmirates
Mon 16/213:40CPT - MEL
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 22/12$2,044
Thu 15/117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 15/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$1,953
Fri 23/118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/220:25CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,972
Tue 3/223:55MEL - CPT
1 stop44h 45mEmirates
Tue 3/313:40CPT - MEL
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Deal found 22/12$2,046
Fri 16/117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 21/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$1,966
Wed 28/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/219:00CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$1,969
Fri 16/117:10MEL - CPT
2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 22/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$2,076
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 14/117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 15/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12$1,944
Thu 15/117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 16/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$1,953
Fri 16/117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 22/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$1,926
Fri 16/117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 21/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$1,966
Fri 23/118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/220:25CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,972
Wed 28/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/219:00CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12$1,969
Wed 28/118:50MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 35mSouth African
Mon 9/215:55CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 35mSouth African
Deal found 22/12$1,980
One-way flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Thu 19/213:10MEL - CPT
3 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$830
Sat 28/216:40MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,049
Fri 15/515:40MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/12$1,066
Thu 21/513:25MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,078
Thu 19/216:40MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,079
Fri 15/510:35MEL - CPT
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,098
Thu 21/515:45MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12$1,122
Sat 28/216:10MEL - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12$1,158
Fri 15/515:45MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12$1,165
Fri 27/200:30MEL - CPT
3 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,552
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 23 December 2025.
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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Cape Town
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Fri 1/5
15:30-09:25
2 stops25h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 16/5
10:40-04:20
2 stops33h 40m
$1,783
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
18:20-13:25
2 stops28h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
19:35-17:00
2 stops36h 25m
$1,859
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
19:55-11:40
2 stops24h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 20/4
12:20-22:20
2 stops26h 00m
$1,935
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
17:10-10:30
1 stop26h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
12:35-23:20
1 stop25h 45m
$1,944
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
17:10-17:25
1 stop33h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
12:35-23:20
1 stop25h 45m
$1,953
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
17:10-10:30
1 stop26h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/2
12:35-23:20
1 stop25h 45m
$1,966
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
16:10-10:30
1 stop27h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/2
19:00-05:45
1 stop25h 45m
$1,969
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Fri 23/1
18:20-13:25
2 stops28h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/2
20:25-17:00
2 stops35h 35m
$1,972
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
23:55-11:40
1 stop44h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/2
13:40-23:20
1 stop24h 40m
$2,044
MelbourneCape Town
MEL - CPT
MELCPT
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
23:55-11:40
1 stop44h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
13:40-06:25
1 stop31h 45m
$2,046
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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 to Cape Town
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 19 December 2025.
Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne 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 to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town (average of $1,200). Flying from Melbourne to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne 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 23 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Cape Town, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
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?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Melbourne. It is only a 15.6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Melbourne to Cape Town can take about 24h 45m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,935. There are 10297 km between Melbourne and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,074, Virgin Australia will fly you from Melbourne to Cape Town and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,292 and $1,365, respectively. Virgin Australia is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $917. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Cape Town for a low price.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Cape Town?
Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Cape Town stopover in Singapore most frequently. Johannesburg follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne to Cape Town flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $131 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Cape Town flights?
Of the flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.
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 to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town (average of $1,200). Flying from Melbourne to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 December 2025.
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
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