What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cape Town is to fly which costs R 11 000 - R 25 000 and takes 23h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cape Town is to fly which takes 23h 6m and costs R 11 000 - R 25 000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cape Town?

The distance between Melbourne and Cape Town is 10345 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 23h 6m to get from Melbourne to Cape Town, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 8h behind Melbourne. It is currently 11:06 PM in Melbourne and 3:06 PM in Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7818+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Melbourne to Cape Town - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Cape Town International Airport
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane MEL - CPT
23h 6m
R 11,575–24,625
Fly to George Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Airport (GRJ)plane MEL - GRJ
2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus
31h 28m
R 14,900–31,065

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

21Weekly Planes

22h 54mAverage Duration

R 9,516Cheapest 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) 3 times a day.

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