Flights Cape Town - Melbourne: Book with eDreams

Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
250% Trains are 250% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town 20R
Melbourne 69,4R
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
180% The average meal is 180% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cape Town.
Cape Town 165R
Melbourne 462,65R
Exchange rate
1 ZAR = 0.06 USD
1 USD = 18.67 ZAR
Last checked on 24 January 2025
Distance: 12474 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Melbourne airports

Useful Information for Flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Planning a trip from Cape Town to Melbourne? Booking your flights to Melbourne from Cape Town with eDreams is easy. We offer a wide selection of flights to suit your needs and budget.

Time Difference between Cape Town and Melbourne

Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Cape Town. Please note that this may change during Daylight Saving Time periods, so it's always a good idea to double-check before you fly.

Best Time to Fly to Melbourne

Melbourne's weather is known for its changeable nature. The most pleasant time to visit is during spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), with mild temperatures ideal for exploring. Find amazing deals on flights to Melbourne from Cape Town with eDreams.

Melbourne experiences warm summers (20-26°C), mild autumns (10-18°C), cool winters (6-14°C), and pleasant springs (11-19°C).

Cape Town Airports

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the primary airport for the city. It's a key hub for both domestic and international flights to Melbourne from Cape Town, and the second busiest airport in South Africa.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport is located approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre. It offers a wide range of passenger services, including flights to Melbourne from Cape Town. The airport serves as a hub for several airlines and handles numerous domestic and international flights.

Main Airlines for this Route

Consider booking your flights to Melbourne from Cape Town with these airlines:

Melbourne Airports

Find flights to Melbourne from Cape Town.

Airport Information

Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the primary airport serving Melbourne and the second busiest in Australia. It's a 24/7 operation, offering various facilities including parking, shopping, and dining.

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

What to Do and See in Melbourne

Planning your flights to Melbourne from Cape Town? Melbourne offers a vibrant blend of culture, history, and nature. Here are a few must-do activities:

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Cape Town to Melbourne, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne is Rnull. At eDreams 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 more expensive than Cape Town to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Melbourne costs about $ 74.02 ZAR, 202% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of $ 24.50 ZAR, while train tickets cost 247% more at Melbourne: $ 69.40 ZAR versus $ 20.00 ZAR at Cape Town. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 462.65 ZAR in Melbourne, 180% more than the 165.00 ZAR in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 163% more expensive in Melbourne, with an average of 94.84 ZAR , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 36.06 ZAR.
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 32.42 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 7.82 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 9.0 mm rain level.

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