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How to get fromMelbourne to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MEL - CPT
    23h 6m
    R 11,430–22,450

  2. Fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane MEL - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    32h 3m
    R 12,895–30,060

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration22h 54mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,021Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,345.2 km
  • Duration: 23h 6m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qantas, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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