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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
68%Trains in Cape Town are 68% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.36
Cape Town$1.69
MealMid-priced restaurant
50%A meal in Cape Town is 50% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne$36.45
Cape Town$16.90
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
88%A taxi fare in Cape Town is 88% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$14.29
Cape Town$1.69
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
54%Coffee in Cape Town is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$7.29
Cape Town$3.33
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.87 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 20/03
Distance: 12474 kms
Melbourne airports
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms

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When do you want to depart from Melbourne? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cape Town. 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.


Book all in one place

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 Melbourne to Cape Town 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 Melbourne to Cape Town

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?
When you fly from Melbourne to Cape Town the average price is $3,213.28. 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 Melbourne to Cape Town at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Melbourne to Cape Town. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Cape Town expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cape Town costs an average of 1.69 AUD, 88% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 14.29 AUD,
while train tickets costs 68% less in Cape Town: 1.69 AUD against 5.36 AUD in Melbourne.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 16.90 AUD in Cape Town, 54% less than the 36.45 AUD in Melbourne.
The price of the coffee is around 54% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 3.33 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 7.29 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Melbourne. 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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