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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R12 942

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
Eki 27 — Kas 31
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are usually found in August or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 Ekim 2024.

Round-trip from

R17 344

One-way from

R12 942

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/3-26/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 Ekim 2024.

Paz 10/1122:30MEL - CPT
1 stop46h 10mEmirates
Pzt 25/1113:40CPT - MEL
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Deal found 21/10R23 119
Cmt 9/1123:30MEL - CPT
2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways
Sal 19/1112:35CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/10R23 366
Paz 10/1120:00MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Per 28/1112:15CPT - MEL
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10R23 436
Pzt 11/1122:40MEL - CPT
2 stops46h 20mTurkish Airlines
Per 28/1117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/10R24 704
Çar 13/116:30MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Per 28/116:50CPT - MEL
2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/10R25 760
Cum 8/110:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sal 19/1110:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/10R33 473
Sal 12/110:30MEL - CPT
2 stops54h 00mKLM
Per 28/1123:20CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 30mKLM
Deal found 22/10R54 814
Çar 13/1120:45MEL - CPT
2 stops21h 35mSouth African
Per 28/1111:00CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 55mSouth African
Deal found 21/10R85 733
Çar 11/1218:15MEL - CPT
2 stops45h 15mAir France
Sal 31/120:35CPT - MEL
2 stops44h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/10R94 238

Find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 600 404 searches. Data last updated 22 Ekim 2024.

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R17 344 - R24 704

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MelbourneCape Town Intl

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sal 11/3

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Çar 26/3

2 stops34h 00m

R17 344

MelbourneCape Town Intl

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Cmt 9/11

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sal 19/11

1 stop26h 10m

R21 042

MelbourneCape Town Intl

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sal 19/11

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sal 26/11

3 stops31h 25m

R22 098

MelbourneCape Town Intl

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Paz 10/11

1 stop46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Pzt 25/11

1 stop24h 40m

R23 119

MelbourneCape Town Intl

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Paz 10/11

2 stops32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Pzt 25/11

2 stops26h 45m

R23 172

MelbourneCape Town Intl

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Pzt 11/11

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Per 28/11

2 stops42h 40m

R24 704

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Deals found on 21/10

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

Booking 65 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R108). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R145). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 Ekim 2024.

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 13% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 22 Ekim 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 332 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 360 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Virgin Australia
7,6
Good
501 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7,6
Good
3 921 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town for under R17 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town for under R17 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just R17 344, but on average you can expect to pay R21 904.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town for under R28 500?

    There are currently 1+ open flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R28 500.

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

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R17 344. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R21 042 and R23 119, respectively. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R12 942. Singapore Airlines flights start at R14 280 while deals on XiamenAir start at R14 421 one-way.

  • What does MEL to CPT mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 22/10.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of R108). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R145). 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.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 033AverageR22 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 749AverageR27 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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