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Cheap flights Melbourne — Cape Town

Melbourne (MEL, AU) Cape Town (CPT, ZA)
from $778 10 314 km ~12h 38m 4 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Thursday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $778 on 28.01.2027
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Prices found for 6 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
28 Jan 2027, Thu
Scoot TR 39
14:35
MEL Tullamarine Airport
16:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
25h 35m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$778
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
00:25
CPT Cape Town International Airport
26h 10m 3 stops
Gotogate
$821
View this ticket
15 Jan 2027, Fri
Qatar Airways QR 989
08:10
MEL Tullamarine Airport
08:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
24h 1 stop
Trip.com
$946
View this ticket
13 Dec 2026, Sun
Air India AI 309
17:30
MEL Tullamarine Airport
21:25
CPT Cape Town International Airport
27h 55m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$1 312
View this ticket
Flights by stops
1 stop
from $946
1 flight
3 stops
from $778
3 flights
All flights 4 days
15 Nov 2026, Sun
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
00:25
CPT Cape Town International Airport
26h 10m 3 stops
Gotogate
$821
View this ticket
13 Dec 2026, Sun
Air India AI 309
17:30
MEL Tullamarine Airport
21:25
CPT Cape Town International Airport
27h 55m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$1 312
View this ticket
15 Jan 2027, Fri
Qatar Airways QR 989
08:10
MEL Tullamarine Airport
08:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
24h 1 stop
Trip.com
$946
View this ticket
28 Jan 2027, Thu
Scoot TR 39
14:35
MEL Tullamarine Airport
16:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
25h 35m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$778
View this ticket
Route characteristics
Distance
10 314 km
Flight time
12h 38m
Time difference
-9h
Minimum price
from $778 (28.01.2027)
Average price
$998
Maximum price
$1 312
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
MEL Tullamarine Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Airlines (4)
TR Scoot D7 AirAsia X QR Qatar Airways AI Air India
Agencies (3)
Aviakassa Gotogate Trip.com
Prices by day of week
Thursday
$778
avg $778
Cheapest
Friday
$946
avg $946
Sunday
$821
avg $1 067
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $821
avg $821
1 flights
December 2026
from $1 312
avg $1 312
1 flights
January 2027
from $778
avg $862
2 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Scoot
Scoot
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$778
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$821
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$946
Air India
Air India
1 flights · 1 days
$1 312
Where to buy tickets 3
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $778
Gotogate
1 tickets · 1 days
from $821
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $946
Airports

From — Melbourne (1)

  • MEL Tullamarine Airport

To — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Melbourne — Cape Town
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?
Approximate flight time — 12h 38m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Melbourne to Cape Town?
The straight-line distance — 10 314 km.
How much do flights from Melbourne to Cape Town cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $778 on 28.01.2027.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $998. Range: $778 — $1 312.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cape Town?
The difference — -9h.
From which airports does Melbourne operate flights?
From Melbourne: MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
To which airports in Cape Town do flights arrive?
To Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Scoot, AirAsia X, Qatar Airways, Air India.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Melbourne — Cape Town

Flights Melbourne — Cape Town is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 10 314 km. Flight time 12h 38m. Time difference -9h.

From Melbourne (MEL) flights depart from 1 airport: MEL. To Cape Town (CPT) — 1 arrival airport: CPT.

4 airlines operate on this route: Scoot, AirAsia X, Qatar Airways, Air India.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $778 (28.01.2027). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $998, ranging from $778 to $1 312. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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