MEL - CPT

R14 092 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town departing on 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R21 195
Typical prices: R24 804-R21 983
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/7Sun 9/8
MEL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R14 092
Typical prices: R12 862-R18 062
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/4
MEL - CPT • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R21 195 (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town (MEL-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:55 - 9:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 7:25
CPT
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MEL
36h 45m
2 stops
R21 195Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 20
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:55 - 9:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 4:40
CPT
-
MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
R21 376Singapore Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 12:55
MEL
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CPT
46h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:15
CPT
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MEL
37h 45m
1 stop
R21 441Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Mon, Jun 1
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 12:55
MEL
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CPT
46h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:15
CPT
-
MEL
37h 45m
1 stop
R21 474Qatar Airways
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 12:55
MEL
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CPT
46h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:15
CPT
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MEL
37h 45m
1 stop
R21 491Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 20
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:55 - 9:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 20:35
CPT
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
R21 589Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 20
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:55 - 9:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:00
CPT
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MEL
40h 20m
2 stops
R21 638Singapore Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, Jun 1
Emirates Logo
22:55 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
25h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 8:50
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
R21 671Emirates
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Emirates Logo
5:15 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
38h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 8:50
CPT
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
R21 720Emirates
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 12:55
MEL
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CPT
46h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:15
CPT
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MEL
37h 45m
1 stop
R21 819Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R20 211 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R29 742 and R26 592 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR14 092
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

When to book flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Cape Town flights

  • Is there public transport from downtown Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?

    A cheap transfer option from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport is by Skybus, which costs around A$ 18. Taxis are also available from CBD to the airport, and a one-way taxi ride costs around A$ 50. Alternatively, take the Craigieburn trail line from Broadmeadows to the Departure Terminal in Melbourne Airport. Then walk out of the train station and walk a few metres to the bus bays and catch the Route 901 bus to Melbourne Airport.

  • Is there public transport from Cape Town Airport to downtown Cape Town?

    MyCiti Bus offers transfers from Cape Town Airport to the Civic Centre along Hertzog Boulevard. It takes around 38min to travel from Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town via car. Metered taxis, a quicker transfer option to the city centre, cost approximately R 300 (A$ 26.99) from Cape Town Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town was R14 092 for a one-way ticket and R21 195 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

  • There are numerous lounges at Melbourne Airport, including Qantas Club in Terminal 1, Air New Zealand Lounge in International Departures, and Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 2, International Departures near Gate 9. Services available at these lounges include free showers, free Wi-Fi, beverages and drinks, and designated rest areas.
  • There are no direct, non-stop flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT). However, numerous airlines include FlySafair, Qatar Airways, and Airlink operate one or two-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Airport.
  • The Hotel Verde in Cape Town Airport offers a fitness centre to all passengers, including arriving passengers. The fitness centre is open to non-guests, and its available services include luggage storage, walking trails, gym, pool, and showers.
  • Baby care facilities, including baby changing areas are available at Cape Town Airport. A children’s play area is also available for passengers traveling with their little ones. The children’s play area and baby changing facilities are opposite the women’s washrooms.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3727 reviews
7,3Food
7,3Entertainment
7,9Crew
7,5Boarding
7,4Comfort
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Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
SYD - DOH
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Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

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