Question 1

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

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Currently priced at $1,885, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Melbourne to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,969 and $2,018, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 2

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

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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. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town (average of $1,072). Flying from Melbourne to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,881). 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 to Cape Town?

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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. 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 to Cape Town?

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

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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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 $127 per day.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne 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 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 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 $2,040. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,121.

Question 13

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

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Melbourne. Prices for February average $2,035 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,474. 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 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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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.

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.

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

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When you search for this flight from Melbourne to Cape Town, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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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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Round-trip from	$1,885
One-way from	$902
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,425

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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,345	Average$1,799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,535	Average$1,969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,662	Average$2,172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,701	Average$2,144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	Cheapest$1,714	Average$2,173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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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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