Question 1

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

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According to our current data, Emirates ($2,051), and Malaysia Airlines ($4,953) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. Find deals

Question 2

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,073). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,873). 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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. Find deals

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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.

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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).

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town?

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When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 8

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

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Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Cape Town stopover in Singapore most frequently. Johannesburg is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town.

Question 9

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

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Melbourne Airport to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.

Question 10

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

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Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about $128.

Question 11

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

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 12

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 28 days in advance, which can save you up to 26% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 28 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $2,053. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,134.

Question 13

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

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne Airport. Prices for February average $2,047 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,483. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 41% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CPT?

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It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Melbourne?

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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 7 different airlines.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cape Town from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Melbourne to Cape Town by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,921
One-way from	$891
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,440

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,353	Average$1,811	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,544	Average$1,981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,583	Average$1,847	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,672	Average$2,193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,713	Average$2,154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	Cheapest$1,725	Average$2,186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,937	Average$2,689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town from $891

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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