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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport

CPT — MEL
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 May 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£954

Round-trip from

£889
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Melbourne

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

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.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 40 days in advance to save up to 4% 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 40 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 Cape Town to Melbourne Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £960, or £960 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around £1,034 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £747. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (CPT - MEL)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Cape Town to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to Melbourne is currently £0 while a return flight costs £0. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,115). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,509). 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.

January

£1,204

February

£995

March

£969

April

£914

May

£895

June

£992

July

£1,157

August

£1,175

September

£1,011

October

£889

November

£975

December

£1,125

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °C

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • What does CPT to MEL mean?

    Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT and Melbourne Airport is MEL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 876,769 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£725Average£928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£827Average£980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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