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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
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Economy
The best prices from Melbourne to Cape Town are usually found in February or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
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Economy
How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Cape Town (CPT)
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MEL - CPT Price
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$1,165 - $1,880
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CPT Temperature
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19 - 29 °C
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CPT Rainfall
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9 - 94 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in February Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop |
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Average price $1,252 Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
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Round-trip from $1,165 From Melbourne to Cape Town |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Cape Town?
Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 12% on the overall cost on flights from Melbourne to Cape Town.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 29 days in advance to save up to 8% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 29 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,541, or $1,678 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town?
Flights from Melbourne to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne to Cape Town in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $972.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town (MEL - CPT)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town in March, April 2021
17 Mar - 7 Apr
$3,099pp
MEL
Melbourne
Qatar Airways
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
1 Apr - 18 Apr
$3,193pp
MEL
Melbourne
Qatar Airways
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
1 STOP
MEL
Melbourne
1 Apr - 18 Apr
$3,268pp
MEL
Melbourne
Qatar Airways
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
Melbourne to Cape Town 2021 flight deals
15 Nov - 20 Nov
$1,723pp
MEL
Melbourne
Singapore Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Singapore Airlines
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
15 Nov - 20 Nov
$1,724pp
MEL
Melbourne
Singapore Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Singapore Airlines
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
15 Nov - 20 Nov
$1,740pp
MEL
Melbourne
Singapore Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Singapore Airlines
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
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Avalon to Johannesburg
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Destination information for Cape Town
Today's exchange rate
$1 = R11.70
Average temperature for March in Cape Town
27.0 °C
Avg rainfall for March in Cape Town
15.0 mm
