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Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
CPT - MEL
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - CPT
1732$
1686$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 17 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
CPT - MEL
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
MEL - CPT
1798$
1720$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 17 Apr
Fly Safair
Fly Safair2 stops
CPT - MEL
867$
850$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 9 Apr
Fly Safair
Fly Safair2 stops
CPT - MEL
896$
875$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 13 May
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines1 stop
CPT - MEL
944$
879$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 3 May
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
CPT - MEL
977$
962$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 24 May
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
CPT - MEL
990$
968$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 1 June
Airlink
Airlink2 stops
CPT - MEL
1026$
977$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
230%Trains are 230% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$1.69
Melbourne$5.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
50%The average meal is 50% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$16.90
Melbourne$25.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
200%Taxis are 200% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$1.69
Melbourne$5.10
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
62%Coffee is 62% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town$3.33
Melbourne$5.38
Distance: 10312 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

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When do you want to depart from Cape Town? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Melbourne. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Cape Town to Melbourne and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Melbourne is of around 15 hours on average, considering an average distance of 10,312.44 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?
When you fly from Cape Town to Melbourne the average price is $1,644.66. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne is $850. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to Cape Town?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.10 AUD, 202% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 1.69 AUD,
while train tickets costs 225% more in Melbourne: 5.50 AUD against 1.69 AUD in Cape Town.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 48% more than the 16.90 AUD in Cape Town.
The price of the coffee is around 62% more expensive in Melbourne, with an average of 5.38 AUD , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 3.33 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Cape Town. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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