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Cheapest return flight
$2,012
Typical prices: $1,962-$2,475
Etihad Airways
Mon 12/11Mon 26/11
MEL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,071
Typical prices: $1,263-$1,683
Virgin Australia
Wed 31/1
MEL - CPT • 1 stop
When to book
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Singapore Changi (SIN)
Cheapest • Avg $2,137 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 26h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town (MEL-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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18:05 - 14:10MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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18:10 - 16:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
37h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,012Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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23:40 - 17:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,023Virgin Australia
3+ days ago
Fri, 12 Mar - Fri, 16 Apr
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15:10 - 13:00MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 50m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole
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15:10 - 04:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi
$2,023Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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16:10 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 17:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
44h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,029Virgin Australia
2 days ago
Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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13:00 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 17:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
44h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,034Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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23:40 - 17:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,087Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec
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22:30 - 16:45MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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18:30 - 06:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$2,155Emirates
1 day ago
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec
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22:30 - 16:45MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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18:30 - 06:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$2,158Emirates
3+ days ago
Thu, 11 Mar - Thu, 15 Apr
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16:20 - 09:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 17:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
22h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$2,556Singapore Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, 11 Mar - Fri, 16 Apr
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10:35 - 09:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 - 20:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$2,763Singapore Airlines
1 day ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town at $1,822 return.
•December ($2,615) and June ($2,529) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 43% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 12% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$1,071
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 74% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport 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.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    There are currently no direct flights available from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. Flights with 1 stopover take between 23h 44m and 27h 15m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town range from $1,962 to $2,475, with an average of $2,278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,962 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $2,278 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,012 to $10,391. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,469.

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $39 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 57% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 36% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $2,140 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,384, a difference of $244.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

    Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 44m, compared to 26h 16m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 27h 15m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 9 hours behind Melbourne Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Fish Hoek Beach is one of the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $2,140, about $244 less than Thursday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 12% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average $1,822 return in that month – typically $793 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
  • 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.

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