Statistics on Melbourne-Cape Town flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Cape Town from Melbourne airport is $ 1451 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1232 (in march) and $ 1954 (in december), which is a saving of $ 219 or a surplus of $ 503 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1241 to $1295 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 53345 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1232, saving $ 219 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1451). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1954).
Flight Melbourne-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1500 | $ 1803 | high price |
| February | $ 1093 | $ 1284 | good price |
| March | $ 1092 | $ 1232 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1240 | $ 1450 | fair price |
| May | $ 1084 | $ 1242 | good price |
| June | $ 1161 | $ 1348 | good price |
| July | $ 1287 | $ 1545 | fair price |
| August | $ 1114 | $ 1325 | good price |
| September | $ 1215 | $ 1526 | fair price |
| October | $ 1155 | $ 1464 | fair price |
| November | $ 1083 | $ 1237 | good price |
| December | $ 1565 | $ 1954 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Cape Town range from $702 to $1996. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $1942 to $1996). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1295 to $1349 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Cape Town flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Cape Town airport: Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Qantas, South African Airways, Jetstar, Ethiopian Airlines, Thai Airways, China Southern and Scoot.
Data analysis:
Of the 53345 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Melbourne->Cape Town route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Cape Town flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $34. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $36.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $66. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a saturday may cost you an additional $33.
Top prices Melbourne-Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 02-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 1023 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1016 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 05-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1023 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 14-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 999 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 15-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 1013 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 04-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1037 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 07-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1152 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 11-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 1117 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 06-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 1152 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cape Town | 07-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 1022 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1266 $, which is a saving of 185 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (268 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Cape Town flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1373 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1731), 6 to 7 months ($ 1666), 7 to 8 months ($ 1514), 8 to 9 months ($ 1441), 9 to 10 months ($ 1388), 11 to 12 months ($ 1511) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1062 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1269), 4 to 5 months ($ 1211), 5 to 6 months ($ 1159), 6 to 7 months ($ 1119), 7 to 8 months ($ 1150), 9 to 10 months ($ 1221), 10 to 11 months ($ 1162), 11 to 12 months ($ 1118) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1107 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1210), 4 to 5 months ($ 1209), 5 to 6 months ($ 1119), 6 to 7 months ($ 1139), 7 to 8 months ($ 1136), 9 to 10 months ($ 1122), 10 to 11 months ($ 1215) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1186 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1385), 5 to 6 months ($ 1372), 6 to 7 months ($ 1352), 7 to 8 months ($ 1361), 8 to 9 months ($ 1209), 10 to 11 months ($ 1195), 11 to 12 months ($ 1308) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1094 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1238), 3 to 4 months ($ 1227), 4 to 5 months ($ 1190), 5 to 6 months ($ 1190), 7 to 8 months ($ 1242), 8 to 9 months ($ 1146), 9 to 10 months ($ 1130), 10 to 11 months ($ 1133) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1133 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1299), 3 to 4 months ($ 1307), 4 to 5 months ($ 1324), 5 to 6 months ($ 1285), 6 to 7 months ($ 1254), 7 to 8 months ($ 1278), 8 to 9 months ($ 1331), 9 to 10 months ($ 1147) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1515), 3 to 4 months ($ 1419), 5 to 6 months ($ 1409), 6 to 7 months ($ 1299), 8 to 9 months ($ 1275), 9 to 10 months ($ 1277), 10 to 11 months ($ 1273), 11 to 12 months ($ 1354) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1092 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1257), 3 to 4 months ($ 1238), 4 to 5 months ($ 1242), 5 to 6 months ($ 1215), 6 to 7 months ($ 1171), 7 to 8 months ($ 1131), 9 to 10 months ($ 1271), 10 to 11 months ($ 1119) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1185 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1385), 4 to 5 months ($ 1344), 5 to 6 months ($ 1310), 6 to 7 months ($ 1330), 7 to 8 months ($ 1320), 9 to 10 months ($ 1211), 10 to 11 months ($ 1283), 11 to 12 months ($ 1496) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1148 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1412), 3 to 4 months ($ 1299), 4 to 5 months ($ 1239), 5 to 6 months ($ 1268), 6 to 7 months ($ 1308), 7 to 8 months ($ 1258), 9 to 10 months ($ 1258), 10 to 11 months ($ 1279), 11 to 12 months ($ 1215) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1086 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1159), 4 to 5 months ($ 1112), 6 to 7 months ($ 1132), 7 to 8 months ($ 1232), 8 to 9 months ($ 1169), 9 to 10 months ($ 1147), 10 to 11 months ($ 1100), 11 to 12 months ($ 1148) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1563 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1888), 5 to 6 months ($ 1869), 6 to 7 months ($ 1713), 8 to 9 months ($ 1777), 9 to 10 months ($ 1581), 10 to 11 months ($ 1577), 11 to 12 months ($ 1600) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $23 more.
Melbourne to Cape Town: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1263 $1171 to $1348 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1412 $1153 to $2273 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1677 $1296 to $3659 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1354 $1159 to $2484 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1408 $1153 to $2441 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1394 $1149 to $5928 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1228 $1023 to $1587 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1535 $1336 to $2295 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1526 $1293 to $5049 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1075 $999 to $1427 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1168 $1002 to $1394 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1304 $1022 to $1398 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Cape Town. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!