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Cheapest flights to Cape Town

The cheapest flights available in the next 60 days – prices are updated regularly

Mon 1 Dec
US$790.10
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Tue 2 Dec
US$790.44
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Wed 3 Dec
US$791.61
One way
Economy
1 traveller

Flying from Melbourne to Cape Town: things to know

The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport in Melbourne to Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town. On average this flight takes 25 hours 38 minutes one way and costs US$2,948 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Average flight time
25 hours 38 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$2,948
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Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Cape Town

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  • Singapore Airlines
  • Emirates
  • South African Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • Virgin Australia
  • Etihad Airways
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Thai Airways
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Jetstar Airways
  • Cathay Pacific

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