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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from R23 314

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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 round-trip 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.
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9:05 - 9:25MEL-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
10:40 - 7:25CPT-MEL
36h 45m1 stop
R23 314Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Sun, Sep 1
5:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT
43h 35m1 stop
13:05 - 21:50CPT-MEL
24h 45m1 stop
R24 463Emirates
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 26
5:15 - 11:35MEL-CPT
38h 20m1 stop
18:20 - 19:35CPT-MEL
41h 15m2 stops
R24 598Emirates
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Mon, Aug 12 - Sun, Sep 1
12:00 - 11:35MEL-CPT
31h 35m2 stops
18:20 - 19:35CPT-MEL
41h 15m2 stops
R24 712Emirates
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 26
2:25 - 16:50MEL-CPT
46h 25m2 stops
18:20 - 19:35CPT-MEL
41h 15m2 stops
R24 732Emirates
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sun, Sep 1
2:25 - 16:50MEL-CPT
46h 25m2 stops
13:05 - 19:35CPT-MEL
46h 30m2 stops
R25 364Emirates
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Tue, May 7 - Sun, May 26
15:40 - 9:25MEL-CPT
25h 45m1 stop
10:40 - 20:35CPT-MEL
25h 55m1 stop
R39 808Singapore Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Thu, Jun 13
7:00 - 21:25MEL-CPT
46h 25m3 stops
23:15 - 8:00CPT-MEL
48h 45m2 stops
R45 670KLM
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 26
6:25 - 21:25MEL-CPT
47h 00m3 stops
23:15 - 5:30CPT-MEL
46h 15m3 stops
R47 299KLM
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 26
13:25 - 13:45MEL-CPT
32h 20m3 stops
14:35 - 8:00CPT-MEL
33h 25m3 stops
R61 954Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 31

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 flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Cape Town, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 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 October, where tickets cost R23 812 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is R39 444 and R29 961 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

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Low season

August

High season

March

Cheapest flight

R23 314
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower 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.
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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 R1 217 for a return ticket.

  • 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Cape Town, with SkyTeam 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 R23 818 and an overall rating of 8,2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R27 348 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne 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 3 airlines serving 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.
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8,2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1492 reviews
7,8food
8,4boarding
8,1comfort
8,7crew
8,2entertainment
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It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024JFK - FRA
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It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

They made me check my carry on even though there was room We un boarded in a strange way but overall it was good

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

It seems paying premium economy does not make difference with economy. No priority boarding, not worthy paying extra$$$ for premium economy.

Wonderful service, planes and interior in great condition, very pleasant experience

The premium economy seats were not that great. It could have been more premium than economy seats.

They are great with every aspect of customer service. Helped my elderly father and aided him with using the restroom.

Very slow check in. Food poor and some of the special meals offered were not available. Luggage then didnt arrive and still waiting for news 48 hours later

We were able to check in 48 hours before departure. The boarding was a breeze. The business' seat is very large with large tv screen. The lunch and dinner were excellent with selection of wines and other drinks. The seat was converted to a totally flat bed for sleeping which was very comfortable as well. We will definitely fly with Singapore Airline again in the future.

We started with a 2 hour delay due to some airplane technical issues, and while we got a little snack pack, it was a pretty long delay for SQ. The flight itself was short, there's no entertainment on the B737-800 and there's a small snack. Functional.

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

The amenities offered in the Business class is far away less compared with other Air Companies. Emirates is going down in the competition pricing the same value as Qatar airways for example.

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

We purchased extra legroom seats for both legs of flight through budget air. Seats were not honored by emirates. Had to spend frustrating hour to get seats we paid for on first leg to Dubai. Second leg to Jakarta were denied and had to sit in middle seat. Had to spend hour on phone yesterday to try to get refund. We’re told needed to send copies of boarding passes of which already threw away first leg boarding pass. Very very frustrating. This happened as well one year ago with emirates.

I booked the air tickets through Kayak for traveling to India. I wasn't sure how to tackle the ticket booking process but it was so much easy with the Kayak , Surprisingly I even found the Indian branch of Kayak which I used for the domestic travel. All in all , it's most convenient site to use here as well as abroad. I will definitely use Kayak for my future travels.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

They have misplaced my one checked bag which I have not received in Philadelphia and have lodged complaint with American Airlines, the staff of Indigo was rude with us, at the checking counter, I think she purposely withheld my one of the checked bag, because the American Airlines staff told me that bag was not received at Doha airport. Kindly help me with one of my checked bag to get it. My flight was from Mumbai to Doha and then Doha to Philadelphia.

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Fine. Don’t think I would fly with them again

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Melbourne - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

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