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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town from $1,904

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CPT
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,961

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,958
20/5-27/5
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 72h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
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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 18 April 2025.

Thu 13/1100:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 29/1110:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,904
Tue 20/512:05MEL - CPT
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/509:25CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,961
Tue 20/518:15MEL - CPT
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 27/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,986
Fri 14/1118:50MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 20mSouth African
Fri 28/1120:25CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 30mSouth African
Deal found 17/4$2,028
Tue 20/522:55MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEmirates
Tue 27/518:25CPT - MEL
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,049
Tue 17/616:15MEL - CPT
2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 25/609:00CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,430
Thu 13/1116:00MEL - CPT
3 stops38h 55mKLM
Fri 28/1108:30CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 40mKLM
Deal found 17/4$3,978
Wed 12/1100:30MEL - CPT
3 stops41h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 28/1112:35CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/4$4,165

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

10:40-07:25

2 stops36h 45m

$1,915

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:05-22:30

3 stops42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

09:25-23:10

2 stops29h 45m

$1,961

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

18:15-10:50

2 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

$1,986

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

22:55-16:50

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

18:25-16:40

1 stop38h 15m

$2,049

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

15:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

13:00-16:50

1 stop43h 50m

$2,422

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

16:15-22:50

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/6

09:00-22:05

2 stops29h 05m

$2,430

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 11 April 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne 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 to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town (average of $1,079). Flying from Melbourne to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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 18 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
820 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Melbourne. It is only a 15.6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    Currently priced at $1,986, Qatar Airways will fly you from Melbourne to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,049 and $2,430, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Cape Town?

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Cape Town stopover in Singapore most frequently. Johannesburg follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne to Cape Town flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $123 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Cape Town flights?

    Of the flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.

  • 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 to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town (average of $1,079). Flying from Melbourne to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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 AirlinesCheapest$1,392Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,704Average$2,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,715Average$2,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,753Average$2,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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