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Cheapest flights to Cape Town

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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 6 minutes one way and costs US$2,947 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Average flight time
25 hours 6 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$2,947
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Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Cape Town

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

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