Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Tue, 19 May
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,580 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,580
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Jan from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Tue, 19 May, priced at AU$1,580 found 5 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,595 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,595
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at AU$1,595 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,608 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,608
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Thu, 19 Mar, priced at AU$1,608 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,608 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,608
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at AU$1,608 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 2 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,609 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,609
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Mon, 2 Mar, priced at AU$1,609 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,611 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$1,611
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Feb from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Mon, 23 Feb, priced at AU$1,611 found 18 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Fri, 1 May
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,017 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$2,017
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Apr from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Fri, 1 May, priced at AU$2,017 found 10 hours ago
South African Airways
Tue, 11 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,045 Return, just found
AU$2,045
Return
just found
Select South African Airways flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Sun, 16 Nov, priced at AU$2,045 just found
Qatar Airways
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,100 Return, just found
AU$2,100
Return
just found
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at AU$2,100 just found
Virgin Australia
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,100 Return, just found
AU$2,100
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 24 Feb from Melbourne to Cape Town, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at AU$2,100 just found

Alternative airports near Cape Town

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cape Town Intl. CPT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from AU$2,200
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from AU$2,200

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport to CPT?
Based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) start from AU$1,580. Book today to secure the best price for your journey. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to CPT?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to Cape Town Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Melbourne to Cape Town is around 10 300 kilometres, so get ready to spend quite a while in the air. Don't forget to pack all the essentials, from your hoodie to your headphones. Take a couple of snacks to munch on throughout your flight too.
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Flying directly between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) isn't possible right now. However, you'll still be able to find a flight to Cape Town with at least one stop.
Are Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cape Town Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to pick up a fantastic last-minute deal from Tullamarine Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), but it's also possible to miss out altogether! As many airlines publish prices up to a year in advance, it's worth keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you spot a bargain. Expedia compares air carrier prices and updates flight deals often, so you can feel confident knowing you're always seeing the latest offers.

Travel information

Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$1,580
Distance
10244 km

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Your quick guide to flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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