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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R12 315

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday 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 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 735

One-way from

R12 315

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 197
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 6/3-30/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R68 443 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R19 560 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 February 2025.

Thu 6/30:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2R18 735
Wed 5/26:15MEL - CPT
1 stop38h 25mEmirates
Wed 12/313:40CPT - MEL
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/2R19 539
Tue 6/521:20MEL - CPT
3 stops33h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 22/514:00CPT - MEL
2 stops19h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/2R21 074
Sun 16/26:00MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/212:15CPT - MEL
3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R21 860
Thu 20/223:30MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 7/312:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R22 609
Thu 17/421:00MEL - CPT
1 stop28h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 25/419:15CPT - MEL
1 stop37h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/2R32 322

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

0:35-9:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

10:40-8:25

2 stops36h 45m

R18 735

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

21:20-22:50

3 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

14:00-17:50

2 stops19h 50m

R21 074

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

6:00-19:55

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/2

12:15-20:55

3 stops23h 40m

R21 860

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

23:30-17:25

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

12:35-23:45

1 stop26h 10m

R22 609

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

3:25-16:45

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

13:40-20:35

2 stops45h 55m

R22 815

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

21:00-17:15

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

19:15-16:45

1 stop37h 30m

R32 322

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

17:45-9:25

2 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/4

19:35-23:45

2 stops44h 10m

R35 523

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

6:25-21:25

3 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

23:15-8:55

2 stops49h 40m

R36 141

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

13:25-13:45

3 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

10:40-19:15

3 stops24h 35m

R46 584

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

15:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

R12 315

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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 31 January 2025.

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.

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 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.

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 5 February 2025.

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.

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 5 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 307 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 307 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 307 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 315 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 307 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 307 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 710 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 307 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 307 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • 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 R18 735. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R21 074 and R22 609, respectively. These flights start at 25% 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 R13 139. Qantas Airways flights start at R14 729 while deals on Emirates start at R22 571 one-way.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

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