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R13 717 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Cape Town (MEL-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Cape Town.
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10:35 - 9:25MEL-CPT
31h 50m2 stops
10:40 - 20:35CPT-MEL
49h 55m2 stops
R18 991Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18 - Wed, Apr 30
5:55 - 9:25MEL-CPT
35h 30m2 stops
10:40 - 17:10CPT-MEL
46h 30m2 stops
R19 549Singapore Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Sat, May 31
10:35 - 9:25MEL-CPT
31h 50m2 stops
13:00 - 16:45CPT-MEL
43h 45m1 stop
R22 123
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Tue, Feb 18 - Wed, Apr 30
22:30 - 16:45MEL-CPT
27h 15m1 stop
18:25 - 6:25CPT-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
R22 483Emirates
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Wed, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 18
22:55 - 11:35MEL-CPT
44h 40m1 stop
13:05 - 21:50CPT-MEL
24h 45m1 stop
R22 519Emirates
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Sun, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 30
6:30 - 19:55MEL-CPT
22h 25m2 stops
6:50 - 17:35CPT-MEL
25h 45m2 stops
R22 717Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 23 - Thu, Feb 6
6:00 - 19:55MEL-CPT
22h 55m2 stops
19:30 - 17:35CPT-MEL
37h 05m2 stops
R23 167
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Thu, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 30
12:05 - 6:10MEL-CPT
51h 05m2 stops
2:30 - 10:10CPT-MEL
46h 40m2 stops
R35 317KLM
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Wed, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 17
6:25 - 21:25MEL-CPT
47h 00m3 stops
23:15 - 6:45CPT-MEL
47h 30m3 stops
R44 480KLM
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Thu, May 1 - Sat, May 31
6:30 - 22:50MEL-CPT
24h 20m2 stops
14:00 - 18:35CPT-MEL
20h 35m2 stops
R126 491Qantas Airways
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Thu, Apr 10 - Thu, May 1

Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town is August, where tickets cost R21 367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R35 101 and R26 191 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R13 717
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

When to book flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Cape Town flights

  • Is there public transport from downtown Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?

    A cheap transfer option from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport is by Skybus, which costs around A$ 18. Taxis are also available from CBD to the airport, and a one-way taxi ride costs around A$ 50. Alternatively, take the Craigieburn trail line from Broadmeadows to the Departure Terminal in Melbourne Airport. Then walk out of the train station and walk a few metres to the bus bays and catch the Route 901 bus to Melbourne Airport.

  • Is there public transport from Cape Town Airport to downtown Cape Town?

    MyCiti Bus offers transfers from Cape Town Airport to the Civic Centre along Hertzog Boulevard. It takes around 38min to travel from Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town via car. Metered taxis, a quicker transfer option to the city centre, cost approximately R 300 (A$ 26.99) from Cape Town Airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town was R762 for a one-way ticket and R1 055 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R22 139 and an overall rating of 8,1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R28 044 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town

  • There are numerous lounges at Melbourne Airport, including Qantas Club in Terminal 1, Air New Zealand Lounge in International Departures, and Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 2, International Departures near Gate 9. Services available at these lounges include free showers, free Wi-Fi, beverages and drinks, and designated rest areas.
  • There are no direct, non-stop flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT). However, numerous airlines include FlySafair, Qatar Airways, and Airlink operate one or two-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Airport.
  • The Hotel Verde in Cape Town Airport offers a fitness centre to all passengers, including arriving passengers. The fitness centre is open to non-guests, and its available services include luggage storage, walking trails, gym, pool, and showers.
  • Baby care facilities, including baby changing areas are available at Cape Town Airport. A children’s play area is also available for passengers traveling with their little ones. The children’s play area and baby changing facilities are opposite the women’s washrooms.
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Top airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3412 reviews
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
Airline reviews

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

6,0 Goodashok, Dec 2024AMD - DXB
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Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

I wish Emirates had lights to Philadelphia (PHL) in USA.

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

Most aspects of the flight were great! The entertainment was mediocre, though, which made such a long flight less enjoyable.

Very good ..nice comfort..crew service was good..and no delays in time ..they always on time..

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

Could not really fault anything. We had a really short time between flights (about 45 mins), and had to get across the other side of the terminal. But we made it and crew were helpful. Food was good and service for the kids was great.

On time, friendly staff and decent food. Would definitely recommend.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/2Sun
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
23h 00mMEL-CPT
R13 717
23/2Sun
1 stopVirgin Australia
26h 20mMEL-CPT
R14 275
23/2Sun
3 stopsQantas Airways
31h 30mMEL-CPT
R17 317
22/2Sat
2 stopsEmirates
41h 15mMEL-CPT
R18 703
26/12Thu
2 stops
31h 20mMEL-CPT
R19 837
30/12Mon
2 stops
48h 35mMEL-CPT
R20 215
22/2Sat
3 stopsEmirates
49h 30mMEL-CPT
R21 925
24/12Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
34h 50mMEL-CPT
R22 843
2/1Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
33h 15mMEL-CPT
R33 013
29/12Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 20mMEL-CPT
R33 517

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/12Sat
multi-stop
21h 50mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stop
42h 40mCPT-MEL
R47 252
21/12Sat
multi-stop
46h 10mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stop
31h 40mCPT-MEL
R60 230
21/12Sat
multi-stopEmirates
27h 15mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stopEmirates
27h 00mCPT-MEL
R63 579
21/12Sat
multi-stop
31h 20mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stop
34h 55mCPT-MEL
R63 939
20/12Fri
multi-stop
41h 15mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stop
42h 40mCPT-MEL
R64 011
20/12Fri
multi-stopEmirates
41h 15mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stopEmirates
27h 00mCPT-MEL
R64 173
21/12Sat
multi-stop
47h 10mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stop
34h 55mCPT-MEL
R79 347
20/12Fri
multi-stop
41h 15mMEL-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stop
34h 55mCPT-MEL
R83 289

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