MEL - CPT

R8 807 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 5/3. 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
R19 791
Overall average: R21 953
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/4Sat 30/5
MEL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 807
Typical prices: R10 508-R13 289
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/3
MEL - CPT • 3 stops
Top airlines
Singapore Airlines
Cheapest • from R19 791 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
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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, Apr 28 - Sat, May 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:15 - 9:25
MEL
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CPT
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 7:25
CPT
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MEL
36h 45m
2 stops
R19 791Singapore Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:25 - 13:00
MEL
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CPT
26h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 11:00
CPT
-
MEL
37h 10m
2 stops
R20 157Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:15 - 9:25
MEL
-
CPT
32h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 4:40
CPT
-
MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
R20 300Singapore Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:00 - 9:25
MEL
-
CPT
35h 25m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 5:45
CPT
-
MEL
34h 05m
2 stops
R20 538Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 14:35
MEL
-
CPT
30h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:25 - 7:50
CPT
-
MEL
31h 25m
2 stops
R20 554Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
R20 681Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 19
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 17:25
MEL
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CPT
34h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
-
MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
R20 729Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:40
MEL
-
CPT
27h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 6:00
CPT
-
MEL
26h 00m
1 stop
R20 824Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 22:10
CPT
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MEL
25h 10m
1 stop
R20 951Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 21
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 9:25
MEL
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CPT
47h 00m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:10
CPT
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MEL
46h 30m
2 stops
R20 983Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 March, where tickets cost R19 330 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R27 453 and R24 973 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 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR8 807
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% 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 R8 807 for a one-way ticket and R19 791 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.

  • 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3513 reviews
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
Cape Town (CPT)