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Emirates flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town (MEL - CPT)

MEL — CPT
3 giu — 10 giu1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Cape Town on Emirates typically fly into Cape Town Intl and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town in 2025

Find detailed information about Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town. Explore the options provided by Emirates to plan your journey from Melbourne to Cape Town. Data last updated 29 maggio 2025.

Return from

$2,145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

$1,901
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 21/10-5/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl; 10% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Cape Town Intl; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all Melbourne to Cape Town Intl flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • How do most travelers feel about Emirates?

    The average rating from 1,299 Emirates reviews by Cheapflights users is 8.1 (out of a maximum rating of 10). If you are considering flying MEL-CPT with Cheapflights, apply your desired dates to the form above to see our best pricing for your trip to Cape Town with Emirates.

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Cheapest Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable Emirates flight options available from Melbourne to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 29 maggio 2025.

mar 17/605:15MEL - CPT
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
mer 25/613:05CPT - MEL
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 28/5$2,783

Travel insights for Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about Emirates flights from Melbourne to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.

Booking with Emirates 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Emirates flight from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in March, with an average price of $1,382. Conversely, traveling with Emirates from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $3,608. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cape Town

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