Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

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Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R22 498. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R23 780 and R25 419, respectively. These flights start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R10 795. Qatar Airways flights start at R13 734 while deals on South African start at R16 441 one-way.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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Users have found that flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 26% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 28 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R23 887, or R24 831 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport. Users have commonly found prices around R23 825 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R17 261. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CPT?

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When flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight at midday.

Question 12

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Melbourne?

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If you book a flight to Cape Town from Melbourne, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from Melbourne.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Cape Town flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R22 498
One-way from	R9 601
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R24 421

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR16 548	AverageR22 316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR23 299	AverageR25 982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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