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Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
10,300 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 13h 5m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Cape Town
9 h behind
Melbourne today; 8 h behind in July
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Compare Melbourne to Cape Town

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

Say it your way

Tap one to start with it typed, then change the dates or people to suit.

How booking Melbourne to Cape Town works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Melbourne to Cape Town on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to South Africa needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Melbourne to Cape Town: questions

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?

About 13h 5m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Cape Town from Melbourne?

10,300 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 9 hours behind Melbourne in January and 8 hours behind Melbourne in July. The gap moves between 8 and 9 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Melbourne to Cape Town?

Yes, it is an international flight to South Africa. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for South Africa before you go.

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