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Cape Town Melbourne
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Mon., 09 Dec. CPT - MEL
Thu., 12 Dec. MEL - CPT
$4006 $3815
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Sat., 15 Feb. CPT - MEL
$864 $822
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Thu., 28 Nov. CPT - MEL
Wed., 19 Feb. MEL - CPT
$2234 $2093
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Cape Town Melbourne
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Sun., 01 Dec. CPT - MEL
Thu., 23 Jan. MEL - CPT
$2442 $2327
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Cape Town Melbourne
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Mon., 16 Dec. CPT - MEL
Sun., 29 Dec. MEL - CPT
$3337 $3337
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Cape Town Melbourne
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Sat., 21 Dec. CPT - MEL
Sat., 18 Jan. MEL - CPT
$2624 $2514
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
190% Trains are 190% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town $1.8
Melbourne $5.3
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
90% The average meal is 90% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town $13.48
Melbourne $25
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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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 23:15 hours on average, considering an average distance of 19,313 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
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 $822. 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 5.50 AUD, 155% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 2.16 AUD, while train tickets costs 194% more in Melbourne: 5.30 AUD against 1.80 AUD in Cape Town. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 85% more than the 13.48 AUD in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 58% more expensive in Melbourne, with an average of 5.29 AUD , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 3.35 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!
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 37.14 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -1.12 ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 4.54 ºC average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Melbourne have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

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