Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
Cheap return flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Cape Town flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Qantas
- South African Airways
- Emirates
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Qatar Airways
- Etihad Airways
- Singapore Airlines
These airlines fly from Melbourne to Cape Town, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
16 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Cape Town.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Melbourne/Cape Town route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Cape Town and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. On average, Qantas is the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for Melbourne to Cape Town on 26/02/2026 at 02:20 for £73.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 15 airlines that operate the 10,000 km flight from Melbourne to Cape Town.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Traveling during the off-peak season can also save you money. A popular and affordable airline for this route is Qantas, with an average flight duration of 16 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our hotel booking options or consider our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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