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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from $1,137

MEL — CPT
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Tue 27/1016:55 -
2 stops29h 05m
Thu 12/1115:10 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 1/10$1,911
Thu 5/1116:55 -
2 stops29h 05m
Thu 12/1115:10 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 30/9$1,923
Fri 6/1116:55 -
2 stops29h 05m
Mon 30/1115:10 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 29/9$1,926
Tue 27/1023:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Thu 12/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 1/10$1,960
Mon 26/1023:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 1/10$1,970
Tue 27/1023:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Thu 12/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 1/10$1,972
Mon 26/1023:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Mon 23/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 29/9$1,989

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Round-trip from

$1,633

One-way from

$1,137

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,185
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

18:20-14:10

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,144

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 22/2

18:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,170

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

18:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,185
Fastest return journey

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,186

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 24/2

18:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,206

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 20/2

17:10-17:25

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,299

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 26/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,299

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

13:10-13:00

3 stops56h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,371

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,535

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 21/2

08:45-14:10

3 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,777

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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?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $1,802). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,627). 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 $2,015 and $2,636 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,633 on Singapore Airlines (15 Feb–27 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 7 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $2,065, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Melbourne Airport in 26h 45m. There are 10297 km between Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($1,029), Singapore Airlines ($1,573), and Qatar Airways ($1,584) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. Virgin Australia is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town are Singapore Airlines ($954), Qatar Airways ($961), and Virgin Australia ($983).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Cape Town stopover in Johannesburg most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Singapore.

  • 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 $1,802). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,627). 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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Fly from Melbourne to Cape Town on these airlines

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl
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Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl
South African flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl

Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,029Average$1,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,573Average$2,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,584Average$2,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,676Average$2,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,723Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,768Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,973Average$2,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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