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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town Starting at AED 2,280

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Cape Town, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Melbourne below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • MEL16:40
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Mon, Mar 3|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,280AED 3,174
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        AED 3,174AED 2,280

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,280 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL00:35
        42h
        1 stop
        CPT09:35
        Wed, Mar 12|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,280AED 3,174
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        AED 3,174AED 2,280

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,280 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL00:35
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Tue, Mar 4|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,290AED 3,174
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        AED 3,174AED 2,290

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,290 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL10:35
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Tue, Mar 11|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,299
        AED 2,299

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,299 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL05:55
        35h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Tue, May 13|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,322
        AED 2,322

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, May 13, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,322 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL05:55
        35h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Tue, Apr 22|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,334
        AED 2,334

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Apr 22, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,334 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL00:35
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Mon, Mar 10|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,334
        AED 2,334

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Mon, Mar 10, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,334 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL05:55
        35h 30m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Wed, Apr 23|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,364
        AED 2,364

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Apr 23, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,364 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL00:35
        41h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Thu, Mar 6|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,367
        AED 2,367

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,367 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL16:40
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT09:25
        Sun, Mar 2|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
        AED 2,387
        AED 2,387

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,387 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CPT02:00 pm
        Wed, Feb 26|Melbourne - Cape Town|Singapore Airlines
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Melbourne to Cape Town flight time & flight schedules

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    Singapore Airlines

    06:55

    MEL

    7.7h

    11:35

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    Singapore Airlines

    01:45

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    13.8h

    09:35

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  3. SQ238

    Singapore Airlines

    10:35

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    7.7h

    15:15

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  4. SQ478

    Singapore Airlines

    01:45

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    09:35

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  5. JQ007

    Jetstar Airways

    13:10

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    7.8h

    18:00

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  6. ET639

    Ethiopian Airlines

    02:00

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    8.8h

    05:50

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  7. ET847

    Ethiopian Airlines

    09:00

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    6.5h

    14:30

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    Jetstar Airways

    13:10

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    18:00

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  10. ET845

    Ethiopian Airlines

    07:30

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:00

    CPT

    -M-W-FS

  11. TR019

    Scoot

    13:35

    MEL

    7.9h

    18:30

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  12. QR945

    Qatar Airways

    03:15

    SIN

    8.2h

    06:25

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  13. QR1371

    Qatar Airways

    08:40

    DOH

    9.8h

    17:25

    CPT

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  14. SQ228

    Singapore Airlines

    15:40

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    7.8h

    21:30

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  15. SQ478

    Singapore Airlines

    01:45

    SIN

    13.8h

    09:35

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  16. QR989

    Qatar Airways

    17:10

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    14.3h

    23:30

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  17. QR1371

    Qatar Airways

    08:40

    DOH

    9.8h

    17:25

    CPT

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  18. QR989

    Qatar Airways

    17:10

    MEL

    14.3h

    23:30

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  19. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    01:55

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:40

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  20. SQ208

    Singapore Airlines

    19:25

    MEL

    7.8h

    00:15

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  21. SQ478

    Singapore Airlines

    01:45

    SIN

    13.8h

    09:35

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  22. QR905

    Qatar Airways

    21:30

    MEL

    14.3h

    03:50

    DOH

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  23. QR1371

    Qatar Airways

    08:40

    DOH

    9.8h

    17:25

    CPT

    --T-T-S
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town?

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Cape Town with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 5,965.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Cape Town (CPT)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cape Town (CPT): Cape Town International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Flight Info | Melbourne to Cape Town

Cheapest direct flight priceAED 2,279
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance10,303.58 km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific

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