MEL - CPT

R12 158 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R17 839
Typical prices: R19 430-R23 439
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Sun 31/1Sat 20/2
MEL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 158
Typical prices: R14 398-R16 930
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Mon 31/8
MEL - CPT • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from R17 839 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 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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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Sun, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 20
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7:00 - 9:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 8:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
36h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R17 839Singapore Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 28
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19:25 - 9:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 5:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
34h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R18 164Singapore Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Mar 2
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10:35 - 9:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 18:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
22h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R20 339Singapore Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Mar 2
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16:20 - 9:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 5:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
34h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
R20 387Singapore Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23
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17:10 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R20 891Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23
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17:10 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R20 955Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23
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17:10 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R20 972Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13
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21:15 - 16:40MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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13:15 - 6:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
32h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
R24 656Emirates
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 1
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5:15 - 11:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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13:15 - 21:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
R24 673Emirates
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7
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5:15 - 11:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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20:00 - 6:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
R24 900Emirates
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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 January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport usually cost between R26 263 and R27 854 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R17 839 on Singapore Airlines (Jan 31–Feb 20).

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 R19 998 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 045 and R26 555 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 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R12 158
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town was R12 158 for a one-way ticket and R17 839 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R26 572 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R40 451 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • 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 airlines 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3648 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

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

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

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.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Air hostess crew was not around much to collect trash. They skipped me a few times on coffee and water. One time I was not give my drink, (sparkling wine) until I was done with my meal. I have no idea why I could not have received it on time. The flight was fine but the crew was rare to be seen except for food service.

Cabin crew The only issue was that there was no space for our carry on luggage near our seats We had to put our luggage in a different wing And when I went to collect it, none of the crew knew where they placed our luggage

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