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November 15 - November 23

Cheapest

MEL - Cape Town

$1,259

$1,100

Round trip

November 9 - November 23

Cheapest

Best

MEL - Cape Town

$1,295

$1,100

Round trip

November 12 - November 23

Best

MEL - Cape Town

$1,277

$1,103

Round trip

November 9 - November 18

MEL - Cape Town

$1,273

$1,149

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November 11 - November 21

MEL - Cape Town

$1,278

$1,207

Round trip

November 11 - November 23

MEL - Cape Town

$1,290

$1,244

Round trip

November 3 - November 17

MEL - Cape Town

$1,286

$1,260

Round trip

November 5 - November 16

MEL - Cape Town

$1,286

$1,264

Round trip

November 1 - November 20

Earliest

MEL - Cape Town

$1,275

$1,309

Round trip

November 7 - November 23

MEL - Cape Town

$1,293

$1,318

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

A typical journey from Melbourne to Cape Town takes about 51h 45m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 10,305 km.

For those seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town, fares typically range from $1309–$2459, with a median price of $2012. Right now, fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to book. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town is typically in January, with a median fare of $847. Other affordable months include February, where the median fare is $860, and July, with a median fare of $1258. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares are non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 3, which significantly contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Cape Town

Regular price: $1,108 - $1,786

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town is between $1108 and $1786. The current lowest deal is $1100 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 23.

now $1,100

Low $1,108

High $1,786

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town is January, with a median price of $847. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $4333. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $847

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $4,333

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Emirates Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Cape Town

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MLB - Cape Town

Melbourne (MLB) - Cape Town (CPT)

$1,631

$1,506

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Cape Town

Melbourne (MEL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$1,201

$1,512

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Cape Town

Melbourne (MEL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$1,348

$1,611

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Cape Town

Melbourne (MEL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$1,352

$1,615

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Cape Town

Melbourne (MEL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$1,343

$1,616

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Cape Town

Melbourne (MEL) - Cape Town (CPT)

Emirates Airlines

$1,335

$1,604

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

19 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 20

$1,853 → $1,410

24%

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

$1,909 → $1,575

17%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$1,770 → $1,442

19%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,757 → $1,491

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town

Melbourne - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $1100.

Recent fares from Melbourne to Cape Town are below the typical level, with deals around $1100.

📅 Best time to fly

January is the cheapest month to fly at $847.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town, with a median price of $847.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 51h 45m.

Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town are long-haul, typically taking 51h 45m with 3 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers a deal for $1100.

Singapore Airlines has a deal for $1100 from November 15 to November 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about 0.7 per day.

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town appear frequently, about 0.7 deals per day.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1100

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$2004

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1100

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary international airport, offering the most extensive flight network for Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1100

George (GRJ)

George Airport is a regional alternative with domestic connections, but requires significant travel time to Cape Town.

📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1895

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport is a major regional hub that can serve as a secondary backup for the Eastern Cape.

📍 ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1657

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an alternative regional strip in the Northern Cape, but is extremely remote.

📍 ~800 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2569

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

77% AI deal score

$7,005

From MEL

Cape Town, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$38,982

From MEL

Elite

Jun 24

Cape Town, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$41,497

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear. It's usually wise to monitor prices over a period to identify trends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs if choosing an alternative airport.

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