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 |
Cheapest in February Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop |
Average price $1,252 Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
Round-trip from $1,165 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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Cape Town for under $3,210. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $3,099, but on average you can expect to pay $4,085.
Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Singapore Airlines, South African, and Cathay Pacific. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Cape Town, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
Within the past month, 1,549 users have taken a look at flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl.
Melbourne will have the same amount of rainfall in 1 compared to Cape Town over the next 9 days.
Temperatures around the 29 °Cs can be experienced in February. The weather in Cape Town is hotter than in Melbourne. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Cape Town in 44h 05m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option.
Currently priced at $3,100, 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.
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time | COVID-19 safety | |
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$717 | $865 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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$830 | $1,167 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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$828 | $1,194 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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$753 | $1,206 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$1,018 | $1,348 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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$1,277 | $1,432 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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