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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from R14 355

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
Dec 29 — Jan 51
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are usually found in August or February, booked 90 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 24 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R21 891

One-way from

R14 355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R35 933
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 23/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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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 24 December 2024.

Tue 31/123:25MEL - CPT
2 stops65h 15mEmirates
Sat 11/113:40CPT - MEL
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/12R49 200
Tue 24/1221:00MEL - CPT
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/19:20CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R50 048
Tue 24/1217:10MEL - CPT
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 2/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R53 310

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 24 December 2024.

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

17:10-10:40

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

18:10-23:45

2 stops44h 35m

R21 891

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

6:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

R22 039

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

22:30-16:45

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

18:25-23:20

1 stop43h 55m

R22 592

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

6:00-19:55

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

9:20-17:35

2 stops23h 15m

R22 794

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

16:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

14:35-7:45

2 stops32h 10m

R23 144

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

16:55-6:10

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

23:20-11:50

3 stops51h 30m

R35 454

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

15:10-14:30

3 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

15:20-9:25

3 stops33h 05m

R49 458

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

0:35-10:55

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

9:30-5:40

2 stops35h 10m

R54 544

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

R14 355

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

16:40-9:25

2 stops25h 45m

R15 387

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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 20 December 2024.

Booking 90 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 24 December 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 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 24 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 392 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 330 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 346 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
7,5
Good
3 789 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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.

Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
810 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R21 891. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R21 910 and R22 592, respectively. These flights start at 12% 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 Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R14 355. Singapore Airlines flights start at R15 387 while deals on Qantas Airways start at R17 506 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 826AverageR22 663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR24 854AverageR28 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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